Ski Holidays in Val d'Isere France
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Val d'Isère is most recognisable by its charming "chalet" architecture. Along with nearby Tignes, (and to a lesser extent Val Claret and Tignes-les-Brevières), the area forms part of the "l'Espace Killy," the self-titled "Most Beautiful Ski Area in the World." Beauty aside, the combined space is one of the largest ski areas in the world. Supposedly, it would take in the neighborhood of two weeks to ski every one of its 140-plus slopes.
The resort is world-renowned for the amount of lift-served off-piste it offers; in particular, intermediates and experts are well served. For beginners, there are several schools and guides. The lift system has been recently upgraded, and a common pass for the Espace Killy area introduced (providing access to slopes in Tignes as well as Val D'Isere. For the 2006/7 season, a six-day pass will cost €180 (£135; $220).
The resort has 300km of piste, of which 26km is served by snowmaking equipment. 15% of pistes are green, 46% blue, 27% red and 12% black.
The nearest train station is Bourg-Saint-Maurice, which is served by TGV and local services. In the winter months, additional services operate; Eurostars direct from London, Thalys trains from Europe, and the ski train sleeper from Paris. This is some 35km away however, so coach services provide the onward connection; the journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes in good weather.
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