There is plenty for non-skiers to do in the valley. Activities include walking on specially prepared trails, snow shoe walks, husky-sledding, ice-climbing, parapenting, balloon and light-aircraft flights, sledging, swimming, ice-skating, indoor climbing and fitness classes.
Less active entertainment includes the cinema (there are films in English most weeks), visiting the beauty centres, the casino, taking the cable-cars to mountain restaurants and view points, visiting the local Alpine history museum, or some serious shopping in the boutiques.
Winter Activities in Val d'Isere
Well of course, you are always going to have the ubiquitous skiing and snowboarding, but whilst you’re in Val d'Isere, you may want to try your hand at one of the many other winter activities available in this town. Below are a few suggestions to tickle your imagination! ... see "Val d'Isere Activities - Winter" for more
Indoor / Bad Weather Activities in Val d'Isere
If you are unlucky enough to find yourself in Val d'Isere when the rain is pouring and the wind is howling, or if you simply want to have a day off all of those extreme sports you've put your body through, there's no shortage of things for you to do in Val d'Isere. Whether you fancy some pampering at a spa, want to catch a movie at the cinema, or take the kids to the indoor swimming pool; here's a few suggestions to keep you entertained during your stay. ... see "Val d'Isere Activities - Indoor / Bad Weather" for more
Pedestrian Passes
Val d’Isere isn’t all about the snow sports! Pedestrians (piétons) are encouraged up the mountain by reduced prices on a number of lifts, namely:
Cable cars – Solaise, Olympique and Fornet
Gondolas – La Daille and Le Vallon
Funicular lift - Funival
Chair lift – Solaise Express
Chairlifts (ascent only) – Manchet Express (only when connecting slope Lac Ouillette is open), Bellevarde Express and Loyes Express
It is well worth the ride to take in the view, watch the action and catch some sun on a well-positioned terrace. Much of the après ski starts before you’ve even had chance to get down off the mountain, with many high altitude bars and restaurants featuring DJ’s on certain days and deck chairs from which to enjoy an aperitif or two...
Lift Pass Prices for Pedestrians in Val d'Isère - Winter 2009/2010
PEDESTRIAN PASSES
Rates are in Euros. Prices valid from 28/11/09 to 02/05/10
Validity
Adult
5/-13 years
65/-74 years old
1 round trip on the same lift
9,50
7,50
7,50
6 Day
42,00
33
33
Pedestrian passes are valid on the following lifts:
Cable car : Solaise, Olympique & Fornet
Gondola : La Daille & Le Vallon
Funicular : Funival
Chairlifts : Solaise Express
Chairlifts (no return) : Manchet Express (only when the "Lac de l'Ouillette" slope - liaison is open)