Apartment Rosalee is ideally located in the heart of Val d'Isere, less than five minutes walk from the ski lifts and local amenities.
Getting to Val d’Isere is easy and straightforward, with well-maintained roads connecting to most major highways. The nearest airports to Apartment Rosalee are Geneva and Lyon, both of which are around a three-hour drive away by private vehicle or shared transfer.
Once settled in the resort, you’ll find that Apartment Rosalee’s location is second-to-none, with easy access to everything you’ll need to enjoy a fun-filled winter escape. The resort features a bustling town centre with plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars that offer a wide range of shopping and socialising options, while its nightlife scene is legendary across the world.
The surrounding mountain offers around 300km of varied pistes, offering everything from white-knuckle black runs for experts to simple and gentle beginner slopes for newcomers. For non-skiers, there are many additional winter activities to enjoy around Val d’Isere, such as ice skating, tubing, and snowshoeing through the beautiful winter forest.
The Region
Val d’Isere is the oldest of the French ski resorts and a gleaming icon at the end of the valley where the residential town lies. Surrounded by what is arguably some of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the world, the chalet village is centred around a charming baroque church. It’s a lovely place for wandering, taking in the cosy atmosphere and spending quality time with your favourite people.
Val d’Isere is composed of three skiing sections. These are La Daille, Val d’Isere centre and Le Fornet, all of which are linked by a free shuttle service. Alongside Tignes, the resort is part of a wider ski area known as
Espace Killy, and a lift pass will get you access to its entirety. Ski season in both resorts stretches as long as May.
Thanks to its high altitude, Val d’Isere is probably your most snow sure option for skiing in the French Alps. The village rests at 1850 metres and its peak on top of the La Grande Motte glacier is 3456 metres high. Sixty per cent of the resort’s pistes are set above 2200 metres, meaning that the skiing is consistently good but on rare occasions, bad weather can cause the slopes to close. It’s also important to keep in mind that Val d’Isere isn’t the best choice if you’re just finding your feet on the snow, and beginners may well find themselves challenged. On the flipside, Val d’Isere is one of the top choices for experienced skiers and snowboarders, with plenty of challenging black runs (such as the iconic Face the Bellevarde, where the 1992 Olympic men’s downhill was run).
Along with some of the most exciting and picturesque skiing in France, down in the village you’ll find some amazing bars and restaurants. What better way to celebrate conquering that tricky black run than by indulging in some equally entertaining après-ski? On the mountain itself, you can start your evening with DJ’s and live music at La Folie Douce until the lifts close and then work your way into town.
