Val d'Isere — Things to do

Whether you are a non-skier, bad weather has driven you off the slopes or you simply want a change, there are a host of things to do in Val d’Isère. Neighbouring Tignes may also be worth a look.

Even if you decide to go to Val as a non-skier there will be plenty to keep you occupied including art exhibitions, bowling, bridge, the cinema and many more.

 

The leisure centre

The leisure centre in Val d'Isère is open every day. Evey ski liftpass valid from two to 15 days entitles you to one free swim!
In addition to the pool the centre has a climbing area, multi-activity sports hall, fitness suite, gym, squash courts and wellness zone.

 

Some cultural flavour

The International Mountain Cultural Action group organises guided tours and snowshoe excursions to highlight the history and culture of Val d'Isère. The tours include a look at the resort's Baroque church.

 

Other activites

In addition the resort offers some interesting alternative activites including visits to a local farm to see cheese making, pastry making classes and igloo visits.

 

Events

Val itself holds an eclectic mix of events from the Val d'Isère Polo Masters to an international Alpine Ski Race for children: La Scara. But the biggest coup is being right next door to Tignes where they hold the Winter X Games Europe. It means you can ski over and watch the action without having the resort you're staying in over run with press and media!

 

Check the Val d'Isère website for a current list of events in resort.

Things to do

Air professionnels parapente
The experience of a lifetime, expect to pay €80 for a tandem paraglider flight with an qualified instructor.
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Art Galleries
Galerie Daniel Besseiche, rue Principale, +33 (0)4 79 06 48 43. This small gallery has branches in all the chic places, be sure to check the price...
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Brico Val
+33 4 79 06 06 28
General Hardware store, selling anything from a coat hanger to a bath plug. Open 8.30am-1pm, 3.30-8pm.
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Bridge Club
+33 6 08 93 77 86
A great way to meet the locals, cards dealt at 5pm every day.
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Bureau des guides
+33 4 79 06 42 76
Guided tours - Snow shoe expeditions and off-piste guiding in the vanoise national park and heli-skiing over the border in Italy. They also organise...
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Chez le pauvre mimi
+33 4 79 06 11 35
You will find a number of 'traiteurs' (delicatessens) in Val. Although the prices are never cheap, the food is usually of a very high quality...
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Cinema
+33 4 79 06 03 43
Val cinema has two screenings a day, 6pm and 9pm. On bad weather days a third is shown at 2.30pm. English films are advertised as VOST. Programmes...
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Climbing Wall
The climbing wall tends to be a hang-out for some very serious climbers but they are generally willing to show you the ropes. €6.70 per hour.
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Cookery classes
+33 4 79 06 16 09
A fantastic opportunity to learn pastry cooking with one of France's most acclaimed chefs, Patrick Chevallot. Tues & Thur, 5-7pm. €25...
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Cooperative laitiere
+33 4 79 06 06 94
Small Savoie company that sells local farmers' produce. They offer a wide variety of cheese and local produce at reasonable prices. Open 9am-12....
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Air professionnels parapente
The experience of a lifetime, expect to pay €80 for a tandem paraglider flight with an qualified instructor.
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Bureau des guides
+33 4 79 06 42 76
Guided tours - Snow shoe expeditions and off-piste guiding in the vanoise national park and heli-skiing over the border in Italy. They also organise...
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Climbing Wall
The climbing wall tends to be a hang-out for some very serious climbers but they are generally willing to show you the ropes. €6.70 per hour.
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Evolution 2
+33 4 76 80 17 98
Evolution 2 want to share their love of the mountain and mountain sports with you, not only teaching you but making sure you have a wonderful time...
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Ice skating
+33 4 79 06 05 90
Opposite the olympic glondola open 2-7pm. Skates available from swimming pool building.
Child friendly
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Marine Air Sport
+33 4 79 411 5 07
A chance to see Val from the air, seated behind the pilot in a microlite aircraft... if you dare!
Expensive
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SAF Helicopters
+33 4 79 08 0091
Flights which include inter-resort transfers, scenic flights and heli-skiing in Italy which is best booked through a ski school.
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Snocool
+33 4 79 24 30 94
Snocool teach skiing and snowboarding in one to one sessions or in small groups, as well as off-piste instruction and heli-skiing trips. Their shop...
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Sports Hall
+33 (0)4 79 04 26 01
Behind the olympic glondola station, most sports are available. The hall must be booked in advance. New for 2012 is a fun area for children.  
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Tarentaise traineau mushing
+33 6 16 48 60 47
Dog sledge rides on the frozen lake in Tignes.
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Art Galleries
Galerie Daniel Besseiche, rue Principale, +33 (0)4 79 06 48 43. This small gallery has branches in all the chic places, be sure to check the price...
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Bridge Club
+33 6 08 93 77 86
A great way to meet the locals, cards dealt at 5pm every day.
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Cinema
+33 4 79 06 03 43
Val cinema has two screenings a day, 6pm and 9pm. On bad weather days a third is shown at 2.30pm. English films are advertised as VOST. Programmes...
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Cookery classes
+33 4 79 06 16 09
A fantastic opportunity to learn pastry cooking with one of France's most acclaimed chefs, Patrick Chevallot. Tues & Thur, 5-7pm. €25...
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Gyms, spas, pools and beauty treatments
Listed below are the best ones in hotels that are available for non-guests. Le thermes de Christina, +33 4 79 06 02 90 Hotel Savoyarde, +33 4 79 06...
Child friendly
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Pamper off Piste
+44 7950 038 353 / +33 6 17 60 89 02
Pamper Off Piste operates in Courchevel, Meribel, Motterat, La Tania, Val d'Isere, Morzine and London. They offer a mobile massage and beauty...
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Snow shoe hiking
+33 4 79 06 06 60
All the major ski schools can arrange snow shoe outings for a full or half day. Alternatively hire the shoes and get a definitive list of walks...
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Sports Hall
+33 (0)4 79 04 26 01
Behind the olympic glondola station, most sports are available. The hall must be booked in advance. New for 2012 is a fun area for children.  
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Art Galleries
Galerie Daniel Besseiche, rue Principale, +33 (0)4 79 06 48 43. This small gallery has branches in all the chic places, be sure to check the price...
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Brico Val
+33 4 79 06 06 28
General Hardware store, selling anything from a coat hanger to a bath plug. Open 8.30am-1pm, 3.30-8pm.
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Chez le pauvre mimi
+33 4 79 06 11 35
You will find a number of 'traiteurs' (delicatessens) in Val. Although the prices are never cheap, the food is usually of a very high quality...
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Cooperative laitiere
+33 4 79 06 06 94
Small Savoie company that sells local farmers' produce. They offer a wide variety of cheese and local produce at reasonable prices. Open 9am-12....
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Killy sport
+33 4 79 06 05 53
Good range of clothing and equipment. Open 8.30am-7.30pm.
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Le Maison Gourmet
+33 4 79 06 07 13
Quaint little wine merchant opposite the tourist office with prices to suit every budget. Ask about their good selection of local wines.  ...
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Maison Chevallot
+33 4 79 06 16 09
Situated next door to the hotel St Hubert. Great bakery with several recent awards under their belt. They sell every type of bread that you could...
Budget
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Maison de la Presse
+33 4 79 06 22 64
Opposite maison Chevallot bakery. All tabacs sell same-day edition English papers, usually around midday. All tabacs sell tobacco products but not...
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Misty Fly
+33 4 79 40 08 74
Based in the Misty Fly shop at the back of the tourist office square. The French instructors all speak good English and are always friendly. They...
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Quicksilver Cafe
+33 4 79 41 90 22
Budget dining. This cafe/clothes shop concept is unusual in ski resorts but it seems to have worked. It's excellent for a late breakfast (served...
Budget
Child friendly
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Snow shoe hiking
+33 4 79 06 06 60
All the major ski schools can arrange snow shoe outings for a full or half day. Alternatively hire the shoes and get a definitive list of walks...
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Tarentaise traineau mushing
+33 6 16 48 60 47
Dog sledge rides on the frozen lake in Tignes.
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