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Val d'Isère

World-famous French resort, part of the lift-linked Espace Killy.

In Val d'Isère, a mid-range month runs about $6,873 (€5,957) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 85% of cities

Internet4/10

Slower internet than about 60% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking2.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 85% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness7.7/10

Better wellness options than about 75% of cities

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

29 categories for Val d'Isère, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Nice (~200 km) · Zurich (~250 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cinque Terre (~250 km) · Munich (~450 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Milan (~150 km) · Nice (~200 km)
  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Nice (~200 km) · Zurich (~250 km)
  • Wind & Kite Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Venice (~400 km) · Barcelona (~600 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

  • Tignes, FranceLift-linked to Val d'Isère via Espace Killy, genuine glacier/summer-skiing access.
  • Courchevel, FranceUltra-luxury French resort, part of the Three Valleys, globally known in ski/luxury circles.
  • Val Thorens, FranceEurope's highest resort, part of the Three Valleys, genuinely major destination.
  • Chamonix, FranceMont Blanc's iconic base, site of the first Winter Olympics (1924), globally recognizable.
  • Serre Chevalier, FranceOne of the largest French ski domains, real substantial lift infrastructure.
  • Zermatt, SwitzerlandIconic Matterhorn ski town, globally recognizable beyond ski circles.