Apartment Margaux is perfectly located in the heart of Val d’Isere, a picturesque mountain village with a charming, traditional Alpine atmosphere.
To get to Apartment Margaux and start your holiday off in style, the nearest airports are either Lyon or Geneva, both of which are around a three-hour drive away. You can easily rent a car from the airport to complete the journey or make arrangements for a private or shared transfer to the resort.
Once in Val d’Isere, you’ll find Apartment Margaux, ideally situated just a few steps away from the ski slopes and town centre, making it the perfect base for a varied winter holiday. With over 300km of slopes on offer across the Espace Killy ski zone, Val d’Isere offers access to one of the most extensive ski areas in the world with something for everyone, from complete beginners to thrill-seeking experts.
Val d’Isere is a great destination for food lovers, with a wide range of restaurants offering traditional Savoyard cuisine and international dishes. From cosy mountain huts to fine-dining restaurants, you’ll find something to suit every taste and budget in Val d’Isere. For socialising, the resort also has a lively après-ski scene, with plenty of trendy bars and nightclubs.
For those looking for a more relaxing holiday, Val d’Isere has a variety of retail therapy outlets and wellness centres and spas that offer a range of treatments and activities such as yoga and Pilates.
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.
