France Espace Killy ski area

Val d'Isère Opening Dates 2026/27

Val d'Isère opens on 28 November 2026 and closes on 2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

The Face de Bellevarde in Val d'Isère seen from the center of the ressort

Photo: Jmex via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Pre-seasonOpens in 31 days · Official season page

2026/27 season

Opens
28 November 2026
Closes
2 May 2027

Source

Season by season

Season dates for Val d'Isère
SeasonOpensClosesGlacierVerified
2026/2728 November 20262 May 2027-Verified

Early and late season

  • Glacier skiing extends the season beyond the main lift network.
  • Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.

All resorts opening this season

Opening dates for every resort we cover, 2026/27

Val d'Isère opens 23rd of 44 resorts with 2026/27 dates.

Frequently asked questions

When does Val d'Isère open for 2026/27?

28 November 2026.

When does Val d'Isère close?

2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

How long is the season in Val d'Isère?

155 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.

How far is Val d'Isère from Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?

Chambéry Aix les Bains is about 139 minutes by road from Val d'Isère (88.2 km).

How high is Val d'Isère?

The highest lift-served point is 3,191 m, with the village at 1,850 m, a vertical of 1,394 m.

How many km of pistes does Val d'Isère have?

Val d'Isère has 133.2 km of marked pistes across 93 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.

How many lifts does Val d'Isère have?

37 lifts (4 gondolas or cable cars, 17 chairlifts and 9 drag lifts).

Which ski area is Val d'Isère in?

Val d'Isère is part of Espace Killy.

Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website