Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Val-d'Isere travel guide

Val-d'Isere Tourism | Val-d'Isere Guide

You're Going to Love Val-d'Isere

With a population of 1,632, Val-d'Isere is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Val-d'Isere has to offer.

When to visit Val-d'Isere

Val-d'Isere in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 356
1 night at 3-star hotel
Val-d'Isere in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 356
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Val-d'Isere

Plane

Although Val-d'Isere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 88 km from Val-d'Isere. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 17h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around AED 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 170 km from Val-d'Isere. You’ll find branches of Budget and Ok Mobility, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus and Bus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 217 km. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Val-d'Isere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 88 km from Val-d'Isere. The shortest flight to Val-d'Isere from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 17h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Val-d'Isere, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Val-d'Isere to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around AED 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Val-d'Isere is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 170 km from Val-d'Isere. You’ll find branches of Budget and Ok Mobility, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Val-d'Isere, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus and Bus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Val-d'Isere takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 217 km. Val-d'Isere’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Val-d'Isere

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
CMFChambéry

Airlines serving Val-d'Isere

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,051 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,121 reviews)
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Where to stay in Val-d'Isere

Average rates range from around AED 1,124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 4,004 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Val-d'Isere

Hiring a car in Val-d'Isere

Expect to pay AED 7.09 per litre in Val-d'Isere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 85.06 and AED 113.41.

Expect to pay AED 7.09 per litre in Val-d'Isere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 85.06 and AED 113.41.