Val-d'Isere travel guide
Val-d'Isere Tourism | Val-d'Isere Guide
You're Going to Love Val-d'Isere
With a population of 1,632, Val-d'Isere is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Val-d'Isere has to offer.
When to visit Val-d'Isere
How to Get to Val-d'Isere
Plane
Although Val-d'Isere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 54 miles from Val-d'Isere. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 15m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 121 miles from Val-d'Isere. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 60 miles and will cost you around $9. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 120 miles. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Val-d'Isere
Where to stay in Val-d'Isere
Average rates range from around $215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,048 and up for a 5-star experience.