Apartment Bernadette

Apartment Bernadette apartment is located in the centre of Val d’Isere, a charming village nestled in the heart of the French Alps. Located at an altitude of 1,850m, Apartment Bernadette is and is surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes and some of the best snow conditions in the world, making it a perfect base for winter sports enthusiasts.

Getting to Apartment Bernadette is easy, with several transportation options available to suit your preferences. The nearest airports are Lyon and Geneva, both of which are around a three-hour drive away. From the airport, you can take a taxi or rent a car to reach Val d’Isere, or grab a seat on one of the regular shuttle buses to the resort. Alternatively, you can take a train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, which is the nearest train station to Val d’Isere. From there, a bus or a taxi will have you in Val d’Isere within half an hour.

The local area is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding facilities at every turn. The village itself is located within the Espace Killy ski area, which boasts 300km of varied ski runs that cater to beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiers alike. Aside from skiing, there are plenty of other winter activities to enjoy in Val d’Isere such as ice skating, ski jumping, and snow tubing.

When not on the slopes, you’ll find that the village is home to several excellent restaurants that offer a range of cuisine, from traditional Alpine dishes to international cuisine, as well as amazing shops, bars, wellness centres, and entertainment venues.

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).

And to go 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.