Enjoy the summer vibe between sport and sweet idleness
In summer, it’s all happening in Val d’Isère with a whole string of events and a host of activities. For example:
In summer, it’s all happening in Val d’Isère with a whole string of events and a host of activities. For example:
Get ready for the highest Trail race in Europe! Surpass yourself as you cross the most beautiful panoramic landscapes of the Haute Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys by participating in one of the 6 races of this trail running event like no other in France, hosted in Val d’Isère. If you like the idea of a challenging walk or run to raise funds for a worthy cause, then the Odyssea trail run and solidarity walk is the event for you! For adventurous athletes and those who enjoy pushing their boundaries, the 72-km High Trail Vanoise race should appeal with its elevation gain of 4,820 metres! A fabulous sporting event that lasts all weekend, uniting people in a spirit of togetherness and drawing crowds of mountain lovers year after year.
If you’re sympathetic to environmental projects and enjoy taking action to protect our beautiful planet, join us during the week of 15 to 18 July 2024 for 5 days devoted to the environment during which you’ll explore, act, learn, share and be filled with wonder. The programme offers an opportunity to visit the region on various walks, take action by helping to clean the ski area and the Isère riverbanks, join activity workshops and share pleasant experiences in the great outdoors.
Head for the village of Val d’Isère on the weekend of 27 & 28 July 2024 for the traditional Vieux Val festivities! There’ll be a children’s fête, fireworks, a car-boot sale, a Savoie-style meal, a procession of floats and more, bringing the whole village together in a friendly, festive atmosphere. Each year, the Pics à Bouic association invites the residents of Val d’Isère to express their sense of truly belonging to the local community by hosting this festival that transports us to another era. This is one of a kind!
The 19th Foire Savoyarde invites you to join this typically regional fair to experience a fabulously friendly and festive atmosphere. More than 100 stands and craftspeople from all over Savoie and Piedmont will be there to showcase their expertise and share their passion. The Foire Avaline also features a host of activities for children, all kinds of concerts, Savoie folklore and antiques stalls. The two days of the fair will transform the village of Val d’Isère and carry you off to another era. In Savoie, fairs like this used to be vital for the trade of products between Italy and the Tarentaise region. The Foire Avaline revives this tradition, inviting us to discover famous products from just over the border. Here’s your chance to stock up on excellent local specialities, stop at a stand to taste some wine and listen to the amazing stories of sculptors eager to share their passion. Jewellery, books, essential oils, home decoration and accessories are just some of the items that may tempt you as you stroll between the stands. Go on, treat yourself to that beautiful handcrafted porcelain vase!