Unrivaled amongst most celebrated snowboarding areas, Val d’Isre brags 445 km of pistes. The skiing begins in Nov and culminates in May. The high altitude resort provides for all your needs. The village stretches through the vale from La Daille until Le Fornet with the apres ski in the centre of Val d’Isere. The clustering of pretty luxury chalets incorporate chic boutiques many of which have sprung up since the town was chosen for the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Split into 3 different parts the town has lots of slopes for all skiers. With a great historical snow record, the area is enormously fashionable among pro boarders and mileage hungry intermediates, on the other hand you do not have to be especially adventurous to love what’s there. One can easily see how come umpteen English are drawn to the domain, with its renowned apres ski and the wide variety of entertainment on offer, however the proximity of Tignes allows you to head out to quieter areas if it all becomes all too much.

Pros

A good nightlife in the French Alps. Everybody talks English. Quick approach to both Val d’Isre and Tignes collectively known as the Espace Killy ski area. There is a lot of traffic and although there are many buses during the daytime, dedicated apres skiers ought aim to be within a short distance from the town.

Cons

Costly. Busy and popular with English holiday makers, so not for people looking for a typical French resort to enjoy a stress free ski holiday. A lot of ski lifts can shut in windy weather. Some challenging blue and green slopes.