Apartment Mathilde

Apartment Mathilde is ideally located at the entrance of Val d'Isere, one of the most popular ski resorts in the French Alps.

To get your holiday started the journey to Val d'Isere is relatively easy, with several airports located within a few hours' drive such as Lyon and Geneva, both of which are around three hours away.  From the airport, you can arrange for a rental vehicle, private taxi, or shuttle bus to complete the journey to Apartment Mathilde.

Once you arrive at the resort, you’ll find the apartment to be conveniently located within walking distance of the ski lifts and the many shops, bars, and restaurants that Val d'Isere has to offer. The resort is also home to a number of spas and wellness centres, where you can relax and unwind between excursions.

Known for its excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities, with a wide range of slopes to suit all levels of ability, Val d’Isere is part of the acclaimed Espace Killy ski area, which also includes the neighbouring resort of Tignes. In addition to Alpine skiing and snowboarding, Val d'Isere also offers a range of other winter activities, including ice skating, tobogganing, and freestyle ski parks.

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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.