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Resort facts
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Resort Height
1,850m (6,069ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 45 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 45 mins, Snow Train (Bourg St. Maurice) 45 mins
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Typical costs
· small beer £3 · bottle of house wine £15 · pizza £12
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
guaranteed snow glacier resort
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
A premier ski resort with lively après ski
Lively Val d'Isère and neighbouring La Daille are part of the excellent high altitude ski area of The Espace Killy. Val d'Isère shares 300km of linked skiing with nearby Tignes boasting a huge variety of terrain in this famous ski area. Traditionally this snow sure resort kicks off the whole European season in early December with the first World Cup Downhill - the 'Première Neige'. At night Val d'Isère comes alive, start in one of the many restaurants before hitting the bars and clubs which are open until the early hours. Exclusive offer: Buy one lift pass and get one 1/2 price (valid for departures 21st Jan, 17th & 24th March 2012)
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
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Buy 1 lift pass get 1 half price
If you buy one lift pass then with this offer you can get a second one for just half price.
Excludes certain departure dates, see terms and conditions for details.
Ski information
Beginners
Don't get the idea that Val d'Isère is for experts only! Far from it - there are several good nursery slopes and a number of lifts which are absolutely free for skiing debutants.
Intermediates
A true intermediates' paradise, Val d'Isère is big-time skiing country. From the gentle cruising blue and red runs of the Bellevarde and La Daille sectors to the Le Fornet glacier and the massive ski domain of Tignes and La Grande Motte, there is endless choice at every level.
Advanced
Val d'Isère must be included in every list of the best skiing in Europe for its giant moguls, steep black runs, couloirs and not least for its sensational off-piste. Try the Olympic Men's Downhill run, the waist-high Solaise bumps just above the village or the powder bowls of the Tour de Charvet.
Nightlife
• very lively après ski with many bars including the Petit Danois, Café Face and the famous Dicks Tea Bar open until late
Activities
Indoor swimming pool (1 FREE entry with 6 day lift-pass), ice rink, ice diving, ice climbing, husky rides, skidoos, parapenting, snow shoeing, weekly market & cinema with regular films in English
Eating out
Over 50 restaurants - of all categories · 3-course French meal around €30 · Fondue for €25 · Pizza from €15 · Try La Ferme d'Androit, The Lodge or Gourmandine.
Private Transfer
From Chambery airport
One-way (arrival) from £44 pp. Return from £84 pp. One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available.Helicopter Transfer
Arrive in style! Pre-book a private helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers.
Families
Private Nanny service (6months-8yrs) - open to all guests staying in our chalets in Val d'Isère (excluding Marsala). Available to groups and families booking an entire chalet, your private nanny will care for children in the comfort of your own chalet.
Pre-booking is essential.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Money savers: 1 FREE entry to swimming pool with lift pass
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs -
Our best deals to Val d'Isère
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val d'Isère in France | Self catering |
£273 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val d'Isère in France | Self catering |
£282 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val d'Isère in France | Self catering |
£302 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 April 2012 | London Gatwick | Val d'Isère in France | Self catering |
£397 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 April 2012 | London Gatwick | Val d'Isère in France | Half board |
£570 based on 4 sharing |