The desire to find challenging ski resorts with varied terrain to test even the most skilled skier is always high on the list of winter sports fans. Along with the memorable moments of your vacation, the need to get the right accommodation in a ski chalet is just as important.
One of the best regions overall, and probably in the top 10 in the world, for skiing and self-catering ski chalet accommodation is in the Espace Killy region of southeastern France, in the Rhône-Alpes, hidden in the Tarentaise valley.
Skiing here is as varied as it is challenging within the Savoy area, home to two of the most famous resorts: Tignes and Val d’Isere. Choosing either area guarantees excellent accommodation and the tranquility that allows skiers to keep their focus on the piste.
Tignes
Host to the freestyle ski venue for the 1992 Winter Olympics, Tignes is for ski purists, given that it is one of the highest ski resorts in Europe at 2,100m. Made up of five villages: Tignes le Lac, Val Claret, Tignes Les Boisses, Le Lavachet and Tignes-les-Brevieres, the clear emphasis is on skiing, and hard. So prepare for a fantastic day, but opt for an early night back in your catered ski chalet, where you can rest and plan for the next day’s challenge.
Tignes offers 300 kilometers of a wide variety of terrain, all the way to Grand Motte.
Due to its altitude, snow conditions are guaranteed throughout the year and the local facilities are second to none in allowing quick access to the slopes throughout the region. The Tignes funicular is the fourth longest in the world.
If off-piste action is just as important to you, Tignes offers several high-quality restaurants, three nightclubs, a media center to keep you in touch with the outside world, a cinema, and enough bars to keep night owls busy. .
Isère Valley
With something of a reputation to uphold, Val d’Isere offers perhaps the pinnacle of ski chalet accommodation, given that its slopes are among the best in Europe. The area is an icon among advanced skiers and Val d’Isere hosts many alpine World Cup events and hosted the World Championships in 2009.
But it doesn’t have to be just for ski lovers, as Val d’Isere is also home to three snow parks that will keep the kids entertained for many hours, whether skiing or snowboarding their way to perfection. For a full day of family fun, Val d’Isere offers an acti-cross activity where everyone can test their skills as they jump, zigzag and slalom down a track and dodge its tricky curves. To make it more interesting, there are a series of fun activities to make the descent unforgettable.
Val d’Isere is as close as you can get to the perfect ski resort, as it also has plenty of village character and beautiful architecture, while those seeking a lively night out from their ski chalet can take advantage of the legendary bar and cocktails at the station. Circuit Hall.