One of Europe’s most celebrated skiing mountains, Val d’Isre boasts 313 kilometres of marked pistes. The ski season gets going during mid November and finishes in the beginning of May. The high altitude purpose built French village supplies everything for you. The town extends along the vale from La Daille as far as Le Fornet with the buzzing centre in Val d’Isere. This bunch of cute buildings incorporate smart dress shops most of which have arisen since the town was chosen for the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Split into three parts the town has enough pistes for all skiers. With a fab historical snow record, the area is massively popular amidst advanced skiers and motorway skiing intermediates, however you don’t need to be particularly experienced to relish what is there. One can easily see how come so many British are pulled in to the village, with its crazy apres ski and the choice of entertainment on offer, but the proximity of Tignes enables you to head out to less busy climes if it all begins to get too much.

Pros

Alongside Chamonix it has the best nightlife in the French Alps. Everyone talks English. Comfortable access to Val d’Isre and Tignes known collectively as the the Espace Killy skiing area. There’s lots of traffic and although there are many buses during the day, committed party animmals should head to be within a short distance from the town centre.

Cons

Overpriced. Hectic and very fashionable with English skiers, so not for those anticipating a typical French resort to enjoy a calming ski holiday. A lot of skiing lifts can close in windy weather. A few challenging blue and green pistes.

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