Val d'Isere & the Espace Killy

An original small alpine farming village, Val d'Isere has continued to develop into a modern alpine village whilst maintain its village feel and sense of tradition. Life in Val started at the village church and today the Church remains very much a part of the town. The 'Old Town' is undoubtedly the prettiest, with quaint, old stone properties lining little snow filled streets. A certain savoyard way of life is embodied in these traditional stone and wood houses.

This French ski resort remains a firm favourite with both the British and French offering some of the best skiing and boarding in the world. There's over 300km of marked pisted runs and unlimited off piste skiing within the Espace Killy area making it an ideal location for skiers and boarders of all abilities to find something which satisfies all. In combination with its neighbouring resort Tignes, the 'Espace Killy' area is dedicated to all aspects of skiing. It is also set to host the World Skiing Championships in 2009. ... see "Val d'Isere - The Local Area" for more

The inhabitation of the Val d'Isere area dates back to before Christianity. Over time, the people who passed through this mountain region left their mark on the area, their unique treasures and cultural diversity helping to establish in the first inhabitants of Val d'Isere their sense of hospitality. It wasn't until the early 18th century and events of the French revolution that developments, which shaped the Val d'Isere valley into the resort know and love today, began.

The local parish church, named after Saint Bernard of Menthon, the patron saint of mountain dwellers was built in 1664. The village church was one of the few churches that wasn't destroyed by the French revolutionaries and still stands today in the heart of the Val d'Isere ‘old town’ as a testament to years gone-by - regarded by many as a symbol of the strength and soul of the village. ... see "Val d'Isere : From Past to Present" for more