Val d’Isère is famous as one of the leading alpine ski-resorts for other sporting or more relaxing activities, such as: 

Paragliding, ice-driving, dog-sledding, snow-shoeing, quadricycle or snow-scooter races, Nordic skiing, ice-climbing on the frozen waterfall, skating, swimming, and more.

Not forgetting bridge games and the spa.…

More information about the Val d'Isère resort on Val d’Isère website

Numerous sports and cultural events take place in Val d’Isère throughout the winter season.

Some of the notable events for the 2010-2011 season are:

· “First Track :

from 27 to 28 December 2010

· “Critérium de la Première Neige”(World Championship) :

- 11, 12, 13 December 2010 Men’s Events

- 18, 19, 20 December 2010 Women’s Events

· Polo Master: From 11 to 14 January 2011

· “Musicaval” Festival

· Adventure Film Festival

For all dates and for more information about the Val d'Isère resort on Val d’Isère website

The many restaurants and bars which enliven the village are somewhere to chat with your friends for a few moments, or to dance the night away.

If you prefer shopping, Val d’Isère has a large number of ski shops, and also famous-name clothes and jewellery boutiques (Prada, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Dior, Chanel…)