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Val d'Isere in Summer
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Val d'Isere is of course world renowned as a winter sports destination. But once the snow has melted, lush green meadows appear below the white snow-capped mountains and the clear blue skies, creating truly stunning surroundings. Some of the highest and most stunning peaks in Europe become accessible, easily by lift within a few minutes or after several days of arduous effort. Val d'Isere has a wide array of sporting and leisure activities in the summer, and you're guaranteed to find peace and quiet, and superrb scenery, to be enjoyed at whatever pace suits you. Of course, the glaciers remain snow covered and are open for summer skiing. |
| Activities in Val d'Isere in Summer |
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The majority of things to do in Val d'Isere relate to being outdoors, and whilst there are many organised activities, getting out there is mainly what it is about - at a leisurely pace or at warp speed, it's up to you.
The list of activities available in the summer is extensive and also includes tennis courts, golf courses and plenty of walking. A €24 activities pass will give you 6 visits to the swimming pool, 2 lift trips, limited access to the tennis courts, golf practice, shooting stand, fun park and discounts on many other activities in the resort. There are also variations on the duration of the pass and what it includes. ... see "Val d'Isere Activities - Summer" for more |
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| Town Maps for Val d'Isere |
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. The 'Old Town' is undoubtedly the prettiest, with quaint, old stone properties lining little snow filled streets. "Val d'Isere" is made up of a number of small charming little 'hamlets', namely Le Cret, Le Joseray, Le Chatelard, La Legettaz, Le Laisinant, Le Daille and Le Fornet. More recently the area of Les Carats (millionaire's row as it's locally known!) has developed it's own character and charm with luxury chalet companies chosing to select properties there. The hamlets of La Daille and Le Fornet are the largest of these areas, and essentially 'villages' in their own right. Have a look at the Val d'Isere Town Map to see how it's all connected.
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last updated 28-Feb-2008 |
| Lift & Piste Maps for Val d'Isere |
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The Espace Killy piste map shows the pistes and ski areas of both Val d'Isere and Tignes, and gives you a broad picture of how everything is linked. There's a whole load of skiing to be done in the Espace Killy area! For a more detailed map when you get on the mountain, pick up a paper copy of the piste maps from the lift company when you buy your pass.
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last updated 28-Feb-2008 |
| Events in Val d'Isere |
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There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Val d'Isere and the Espace Killy, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in Val d'Isere, and don't forget to check out our weekly what's on calender. ... see "Val d'Isere Events - Summer" for more
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| Lift Pass Options & Prices for Val d'Isere - Summer |
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With so much to do and see in Val d'Isere in the summer, it makes sense to have a range of activity pass options available, ensuring that you'll find one to suit your requirements perfectly. Whether you want to hike, bike, ski on the glacier or loll by the pool - below you will find the pass options and prices for this summer. All passes are valid from 6th July to 31st August 2008 and can be bought and re-charged at the swimming pool in the resort centre (9am – 8pm) and the Manchet Valley Club House (9am – 7.30pm).
... see "Val d'Isere Lift Pass Options - Summer" for more
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last updated 15-May-2008 |
| Lift System & Status in Val d'Isere - Summer |
During the summer season, certain ski lifts open for pedestrians, giving access to the higher hiking trails and some truly beautiful views. For 2007, the opening dates are as follows:
Solaise cable car : 30/06/07 - 06/07/07
Solaise Express Chairlift : 07/07/07 - 01/09/07
Olympique cable car : 08/07/07 - 31/08/07
Skiers can access the Pissaillas glacier between mid-June and mid-August.
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
| Transport & Parking in Val d'Isere |
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With Val d'Isere set to become a "car free resort" by 2009, cars are not favoured in resort. Instead, Val d'Isere provides an excellent free bus service which runs until around midnight including a service to La Daille. It's worth checking with your tour operator to see if they offer a free minibus service to their clients. Information and timetables for the public transport system can be found in this section, along with parking information for car drivers. ... see "Val d'Isere Transport & Parking" for more |
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last updated 3-Dec-2007 |
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