Car Hire Val d’Isere - Mini guide to Val d’Isere

This famous ski resort area of France is known as the ‘mecca of skiing’, and attracts visitors with its perfect snowfields, charming town, and spectacular mountain scenery.

The town is very much set up to cater to the special needs of winter sport enthusiasts in the winter and outdoor enthusiasts in the warmer months. The number of ski runs in the area is amazing – around 140 runs with 116 lifts. Snow boarding and cross-country skiing are well catered for as well. Other activities to be enjoyed in the area include hang-gliding, ice-skating, and snow-shoeing. In the summer, numerous well-marked trails crisscross the mountain slopes and valleys. There are lengths and grades of trails to suit all ages and time restraints.

The town is charming, with the old church being an obvious starting point for a stroll through the narrow streets. Built in the 11th century, the church is the main landmark of the town and interesting guided tours of its delightful interior can be arranged.

After exhausting yourself on the mountain slopes, relax and recharge in one of the excellent restaurants or quality cafes. Once refreshed, head out into the busy and exciting nightlife area to sample the many bars and discos.

Val d’Isere is situated in the heart of the Alps/Savoy region, and there are many opportunities for excursions to surrounding valleys to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. In the summer, there are plenty of remote hiking and camping destinations where you can be alone with just the mountains, valleys, lakes and streams as company.

Lyon’s St Exupery International Airport or Geneva International Airport are the closest to Val d’Isere, and transportation to the town is frequent and reliable.