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Other activities - Val d'Isere - France

Whether you are a non-skier, bad weather has driven you off the slopes or you just simply want a change there are a host of other things to do in Val d’Isere, although neighbouring Tignes may also be worth a look. Even if you decide to go to Val as a non-skier there will be plenty to keep you occupied including art exhibitions, bowling, bridge, the cinema and many more.


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Five to try

  • Have a go at a local pastry cookery class with top chef, Patrick Chevallot
  • Try out one of Val’s cultural evenings which include concerts and music recitals at the congress centre
  • You must try the driving school at Circuit de Glace for the change to drive on ice in a car, quad snowmobile or 4x4 Panda
  • Go snow shoe hiking for the day
  • Try a sledge race – for both under 12s and adults

Shopping

  • Try one of the art galleries for a little culture, Galerie daniel besseiche is on rue Principale
  • Clarines is a fantastic little place to stop for a quick pain au chocolate before you hit the slopes
  • If French bread is what floats your boat, Maison Chevallot serves every kind you can think of
  • If you are looking to upgrade your ski kegs, then head to Killy Sport
  • When in Rome... ok France, but who needs an excuse for a little vino? Try La Maison Gourmet for some great local wines for every budget


Val d'Isere guidebook

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Val d'Isere
Report date:30 Apr 2008
Last snowed:21 Apr 2008
Fresh snow:15cm
Lifts open:45 out of 46
Snow depth
Lower slopes:72cm
Upper slopes:110cm
Piste information
On-piste:Excellent
Off-piste:Varied
Resort runs:Packed
Snow conditions
Very good piste conditions, best at top
Weather
Strong winds at altitude