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 2005-2006 season are:

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

- 10 & 11 December 2005 Men’s Events

- 17 & 18 December 2005 Women’s Events

· “Big Day Out” (a snowboard competition):

from 20 to 23 February 2006

· “Musicaval” Festival:

from 25 to 27 April 2006

· Adventure Film Festival:

from 17 to 20 April 2006

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…)