Val d'Isère is a ski resort in France, with skiing up to 3,456 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Val d'Isère
The piste map of Val d'Isère shows the resort at an altitude of 1 850 metres, with a lift system reaching up towards 3 456 metres above sea level. The village's own network covers 150 km of runs and 42 lifts, but the map also shows how the area links up with neighbouring Tignes via the shared ski area Espace Killy, which offers a total of 300 km of pistes. The beginner slopes lie close to the village centre at lower altitude, while the steeper, more challenging sections are found in the high, open terrain up around the glacier areas. What makes this map unique is precisely the marking of the linking lifts between the two resorts, which makes the full extent of Espace Killy clear in a single image.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Val d'Isère
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Val d'Isère
Val d'Isère spreads out from the village centre at 1 850 metres, and the piste map clearly shows how beginners and families will find their slopes right by the lift stations in the village. Here the blue runs lie close to the buildings, easily accessible straight from your accommodation without long transfers, and they make up a quarter of the piste offering.
The higher up the map you look, the more demanding the terrain becomes. Up towards 3 456 metres, in the open, more high-alpine landscape around the glacier areas, you will find the steep flanks that dominate among the red and black runs. Red accounts for the largest share of the piste network at 35 per cent, while black makes up 25 per cent, which means the upper part of the system suits skiers who already feel at home on steeper terrain.
What makes the Val d'Isère piste map special is the link eastwards to Tignes via Espace Killy. The village's own network of 150 km and 42 lifts connects with its neighbour, so you can move between the two systems and make use of a total of 300 km of pistes in a single day, provided you plan your route with the linking lifts in mind.
One practical tip is to use the 1 606 metres of vertical drop to your advantage: mornings in the higher sections near 3 456 metres often give the best snow quality, while lift queues tend to build up around the middle of the day where the system meets Tignes. By starting early at altitude and later working your way down to the village's own slopes, you avoid the most congested sections.
Book a ski holiday in Val d'Isère
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Val d'Isère? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Val d'Isère piste map
The highest skiing in Val d'Isère is at 3,456 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,850 m.
You can download the piste map of Val d'Isère here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
