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Trip Status:  Planning

Last visited in 2013, we are returning. This world class resort has earned its reputation as one of France’s top ski destinations. Val D’Isere has something for skiers and boarders of all levels: Olympic and World Cup runs, a wealth of fantastic off-piste opportunities and a varied selection of pistes including greens high up on the mountains.

The base of Val D’Isere sits at 6,070 feet and from there, the pistes climb up to 11,440 feet. Val D’Isere has a vertical drop of 5,269 feet with 94 skiable miles and 74 runs.

Val D’Isere is part of the Espace Killy Ski area, shared with Tignes. Beginners and intermediates will find about 55% of its runs are either green or blue.

Of course, advanced skiers will find all the slope they need to push their skills to the limits, thanks to legendary runs like the incredibly steep La Face, used for the men’s Olympic downhill. The most challenging run, La Foret, cuts through the trees and is ideal for mogul fans.

We are staying at the 4-star Hotel Ormelune, a funky, colorful hotel, with a great sense of personality, located just a short walk from the slopes (right behind the hotel) and right in the center of Val D’Isere’s old village. There is a restaurant and bar on site that serves contemporary French cuisine.

At the end of our ski vacation, we will travel to the quaint town of Annecy and stay at the 4-start Splendid Hotel Annecy. We will have a day and a half to explore this old town. It’s known as the Venice of France!