The Top 10 Guide for Val d'Isere in the French Alps by Elegant-Lifestyle provides a quick overview of the winter ski resort in one of the largest ski arenas in the word - with reliable snow for some the best all-round skiing in the world. If you come by plane you will arrive at Geneva or Lyon, then by car, helicopter or train to Val d'Isere train station. For further information, the official website of Val d'Isere is: www.valdisere.com.

Hotels:

(1) Les Barmes de l'Ours
The hotel Les Barmes de l'Ours, which means the Bears' Caves, opened in 2004 and has one of the largest spas in the French Alps with pool, sauna, hammam, fitness room and 11 treatment rooms with beautician & hairdresser. There are three restaurants, the best one is "La Table de l’Ours” and a large bar with open fireplace.  The hotel of choice for royalty and celebrities in Val d'Isere, with rooms and suites in decorate in different themes.
Les Barmes de l'Ours
Chemin des Carats
F-73150 Val d'Isere
Tel: +33-4-7941 3700, Fax: +33-4-7941 3701
www.hotel-les-barmes.com
 

(2) Christiania Hotel The Christiania Hotel is without doubt the best hotel in town with an elegant flair, a terrace outside and a good view of the mountains. There is also an indoor swimming pool to relax after a hard day of skiing or for those who do not want to ski but only relax. Rooms are 124-351 euros per day, including full or half board. Christiania Hotel Centre of Val d'Isere, B.P. 48  F-73152 Val d'Isere Tel: +33-4-7906 0825, Fax: +33-4-7941 1110 e-mail: welcome@hotel-christiania.com website: www.hotel-christiania.com

(3) Blizzard Hotel 
A lovely 4 star hotel in the resort centre with traditional wooden decoration and open fires.  Outdoor heated pool, sauna steam room and Jacuzzi with masseurs on site. Rooms are 136-416 euros per day, including full or half board.
Blizzard Hotel
Centre of Val d'Isere, B.P. 64
F-73150 Val d'Isere
Tel: +33-4-7906 0207, Fax: +33-4-7906 0494
e-mail: information@hotelblizzard.com
website: www.hotelblizzard.com
 

(4) The Eagles Nest: The Eagles Nest is a fantastic new chalet which comes complete with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room.  Spread over 4 floors linked by a lift this is undoubtedly the best chalet in Val d'Isere.  From 700-2,100 pounds (average 1,300 pounds) per person for 7 nights in a catered chalet.  Piste access for intermediate skiers adjoining, beginners need to walk to the piste. The Eagles Nest Les Carats F-73150 Val d'Isere Booking Tel: +44-20-8682 5050 website: www.scottdunn.com

Restaurants:

(5) La Vieille Maison
La Vieille Maison is an old farmhouse transformed into a restaurant with nooks and cranies to eat in, two fireplaces and lots of tone, old beams and character with a savoyarde cuisine. Open Mon-Sat noon-2pm and 7-9:30pm, reservations recommended.
La Vieille Maison, La Daille Village, F-73150 Val d'Isere, Tel: +33-4-7906 1176, Fax: +33-4-7906 0997

(6) La Grande Ourse
Gastronomic French cuisine in traditional savoyarde décor. Open for lunches and evening meals, in the evening last orders are taken at 9pm.
La Grande Ourse, F-73150 Val d'Isere, Tel: +33-4-7906 0019, website: no website available yet

(7) Les Clochetons
Out of town on the piste this restaurant serves fine French food, in spacious traditional décor.  The restaurant will collect you and take you back to your accommodation free of charge.
Les Clochetons, Vallée du Manchet, 73150 Vald'Isere, Tel: +33-4-7941 1311, Fax: +33-4-79061777
e-mail: lesclochetons@fr.st, website: www.lesclochetons.fr.st

Entertainment: Shopping, Bars & Nightlife:
(8) L’Epsillon
An interesting boutique with Versace, La Gatte, Save the Queen, Marie Thé and François Girbaud, Jean Paul Gaultier and other brands. Open 10am-1pm and 2.30pm-8pm. 
L’Epsillon, F-73150 Val d'Isere, Tel: +33-4-7906 2709, website: no website available yet

(9) Killy Sport
Killy is the legendary French skier who designed the ski arena of Val d'Isere, hence the name Espace Killy. There are many great sport shops in town, such as Quick Silver, Billabong, Columbia, White Stuff, Fat Face…, etc. However, Killy Sport has a great selection of clothes and skiing accessories, and Killy ski suits are renowned for their quality and warmth. Opening hours vary throughout the season but generally are 8.30am-7pm. 
Killy Sport, F-73150 Val d'Isere, website: www.killysport.com

(10) Dick’s Tea Bar – Bar & Night Club
Apres-ski live music daily, cocktails from 7pm & night club from 10pm.  Free entry before 11.30pm.  Dicks night club is for serious party goers, such as many British or Swedish apres-skiers. 
Dick’s Tea Bar – Bar & Night Club, F-73150 Val d'Isere, Tel: +33-4-7906 1487
website: www.dicksteabar.com

Shelley Vernon-Chesneau, who lives in Val d'Isere, has selected these top 10 addresses for Elegant-Lifestyle.com. Shelley is an experienced skier and co-director of www.ski-mastery.com, which has clients from beginners to World Cup Racers, all who want to ski to perfection using the unique balance technology. Shelley can be contacted via e-mail on: ski@ski-mastery.com or Tel/Fax:+33-4-7940 1768.