The government sadly announced last night that the lifts will not be opening at the beginning of February, and it still remains to be decided whether they will be opening later on in the month. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the lifts will open at some point this season!

However, even without the ski lifts open Val d’Isere is a wonderful place to be in winter!  The scenery is spectacular, there are plenty of outdoor activities still on offer, shops are open, and many restaurants and bars are open for take-aways.

Snow sports activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ski touring remain possible subject to a maximum of 6 people for adult groups and in accordance with the 6pm curfew.

Here are some of the activities available in Val d’Isere:

Village centre

Ice-skating  – the rink is located between the main street and the snow front and is open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

Sledging – several toboggan runs located on the snow front are organised for kids as well as for grown-ups.

Mountain biking on electric mountain bikes – you can hire them in the resort.

Adventure trail, located at the start of the hiking trail in the Solaise Forest, access via the Savonnette trail. (by appointment)

Aperitif on the farm

Snowmobile (from January 24th)

Manchet sector

Pedestrian paths, for walking and snowshoeing and running

Cross-country ski trails (on the slopes at the bottom of the resort and depending on the snow level).  Lessons can be organised with:  Evolution 2– Oxygène – Gliss Paradise

Snowshoe excursions

Dog sledding

Horse luge

Horse/pony riding

La Daille – Le Fornet – Solaise sector

Ski touring, several marked, safe trails are set up on La Daille (novices), Le Fornet (intermediate) and Solaise (advanced) sectors.

Ice climbing – AMM guides and instructors are available for your expeditions (Bureau des Guides)

Microlight

Horse riding

For further information and contact details for activity providers click here