Another of France's all time favourite ski resorts,
Val d'Isere has become synonymous with expensive taste, Brits abroad, and on the plus side, great skiing. Nouveau riche aside, with a great snow record, a broad range of accommodation, great provision for families and some of the best nightlife in the French Alps, it's no wonder people flock here. Linked to the Espace Killey ski area, Val d'Isere offers access to over 300 kilometers of downhill pistes, virtually limitless off piste opportunities and skiing on the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes. The village itself, which has seen a great deal of modern development in recent years, still manages to cling onto its Savoyard heritage in part. At its centre, traditional stone and wood style chalets radiate from the 17th century church, which is dedicated to Saint Bernard de Menthon, the patron saint of mountain dwellers. Val d'Isere is also made up of nearby hamlets La Daille, Le Cret, Le Joseray and La Legettaz, Le Chatelard, Le Laisinant and Le Fornet.
