Ski-in ski-out hotels in Val d’Isère (snow front)

Val d’Isère’s snow front is the strip of the village where the Bellevarde runs finish and the Olympique gondola leaves: Avenue Olympique, Rue du Parc des Sports and Rue Noël Machet. Most of the resort’s four- and five-star hotels are here, and from almost all of them you can walk to the lifts in a few minutes with your boots on.

It is the easiest area for families and for anyone skiing from first to last lift, and also the most expensive. For lower prices, Le Prariond and La Balme are a few minutes away on the free bus; for true ski-from-the-door, also look at La Daille and La Legettaz.

Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde): by the snow front in the centre, where the Olympique gondola leaves for Bellevarde and the runs back to the village finish: the lifts are a few minutes’ walk from the door.

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The 20 properties

Hôtel Le Blizzard — Hotel 5 stars · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A five-star mountain chalet in the heart of Val d’Isère, 150 m from the slopes, with a spa, restaurant and views of the famous downhill run.
Le Yule — Hotel 5 stars · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A five-star hotel and spa that calls itself a “maison de montagne”, by the Parc des Sports next to the snow front.
Hôtel Les Barmes de l'Ours — Hotel 5 stars · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A five-star hotel with a spa at the foot of the Face de Bellevarde, the Olympic run that comes down into the village.
Hôtel Christiania — Hotel 5 stars · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A five-star hotel in the centre of Val d’Isère, on Rue du Parc des Sports, a short walk from the snow front.
Hôtel Avenue Lodge — Hotel 4 stars · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A four-star hotel with a spa on Avenue Olympique, the street along the snow front.
Hôtel Tsanteleina — Hotel 4 stars · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A four-star family-run hotel with rooms and suites, a spa, bar and restaurant right in the resort centre.
Everest Hotel — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A small, intimate hotel in the resort centre, a few metres from the snow front.
Résidence Le Cairn — Apartment residence · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). A serviced residence right in the centre, 3 minutes from the slopes, successor to the former Hôtel Le Kern.
Résidence Le Lys Martagon — Apartment residence · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). High-end apartments in the centre of Val d’Isère, with hot tubs and fireplaces.
Hôtel Kandahar — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at 853 Avenue Olympique, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Hôtel Le Savoie — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at Avenue Olympique, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Chalet Hôtel Ducs de Savoie — Chalet hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Chalet hotel in Val d’Isère at Avenue Olympique, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Hôtel Le Fjord — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at 137 Avenue Olympique, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Hôtel Les Crêtes Blanches — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at Rue du Parc des Sports, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Langley Hotel Victors — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at Rue du Parc des Sports, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Hôtel Sakura — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at Rue du Parc des Sports, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Hôtel La Savoyarde — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at Rue Noël Machet, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Hôtel Ormelune — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at Rue Noël Machet, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Hôtel Bellier — Hotel · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Hotel in Val d’Isère at Rue du Coin, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.
Résidence Alpina Lodge — Apartment residence · Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde). Apartment residence in Val d’Isère at 35 Chemin du Rafour, in the Snow front (Olympique and Bellevarde) area.

Lift pass, rental and lessons for the same week

Val d’Isère lift pass — Val d’Isère–Tignes area: €78/day, €468 for 6 days (adult)
Ski rental in Val d’Isère — Book your equipment for your dates, from €37/day, collect it in the resort
Ski lessons in Val d’Isère — ESF and independent schools: private and group
Full Val d’Isère ski trip — Hotel, lift pass and gear on one page

Frequently asked questions

Which places to stay are in this area of Val d’Isère?

20 properties, including Hôtel Le Blizzard, Le Yule, Hôtel Les Barmes de l'Ours, Hôtel Christiania. Each has its own page with the address, how to reach the slopes and the Booking.com price for your dates.

When is it cheapest to stay in Val d’Isère?

At the start of the season (the resort opens in late November), in January outside the holidays and in April. Christmas and the French February school holidays are the most expensive and fill up first.

Can I book the lift pass, rental and lessons at the same time?

Yes, from this page: the Val d’Isère–Tignes lift pass, ski rental for the same dates and lessons with the resort’s schools.