What to do in Val d’Isère in summer | Family summer vacations in Val d’Isère, Savoie

Playing outside Sports parks

Come and enjoy a wide range of activities at the Centre and Manchet sports parks!

Parc des sports du Centre
Located in the center of the village, you’ll find a wide range of activities for children, including an electric car circuit, a fun park with bouncy castles and trampolines, mini golf and much more!

Parc des sports du Manchet

Located in the Manchet valley, this sports park lets you enjoy a wide range of sporting activities right in the heart of the mountains, including horseback riding with the riding school & pony club, practice golf, soccer, tennis, and much more.

Manchet Sports Park

Charles Diebold Sports Park

Entertainment Free

All summer long, Val d’Isère offers a host of free activities for families. Children can take part in creative workshops or try their hand at various activities such as archery, trampolining, electric mountain biking, golf and much more. Tournaments are also organized: pétanque, Mölkky, video games, etc.

Guided walks and tours allow you to discover the fauna and flora of the Alps, as well as the heritage of our village.

In the evening, children’s shows and open-air concerts create a festive atmosphere.

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In the footsteps of Gaston l'Aiglon

Have fun with Gaston l’Aiglon’s photo safari!

Armed with your camera, capture unforgettable memories by following the clues on Gaston’s nesting map. A fun and educational activity that will delight young and old alike.

1/ Search for the nests of Gaston l’Aiglon, Chalet des Aiglons‘ mascot. Take the whole family on an exciting stroll around the village, discovering unusual and picturesque nooks and crannies.

2/ Once you’ve found them, take a photo of yourself in the same place and posture as Gaston to imitate him. Share your adventure on social networks with #valdisere. It’s a fun activity that will help you discover the village from a new angle, while creating unique family memories.

Download Gaston's nest map

Play areas à gogo

Looking for fun outdoor activities for the whole family? Take a look at our many playgrounds, where your children can have fun and let off steam in a unique setting right in the middle of the mountains. And don’t forget your binoculars – if you’re lucky, you’ll spot marmots, ibexes and even eagles along the way!

Center playground (sandpit, benches, nearby toilets, tree-lined soccer pitch, slides and games for all ages)
Manchet playground (sandpit, benches, nearby toilets, slide, rope games and swing, marmots to watch)
La Daille playground (barbecue and picnic area, wooded surroundings, balance games and pumptrack)
Ice rink playground (benches, wooded area, play structure for young and old)
Lac de l’Ouillette playground (barbecue and picnic area, benches, nearby toilets, fishing lake, play structure for young and old)
Center Aquasportif playground (small play structure accessible from age 1, perfect for bad weather)

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Going for a walk Our best family hikes

The average daytime temperature is over 20°C, ideal for sunbathing and perfect for walking and cycling!

You’ll find all the hikes in our topoguide below.

Almost too easy

Tour of Lac de l’Ouillette

This quiet spot at the top of the mountain is the ideal place to spend some quality time with the family. To get there, you can take the Solaise gondola, which is free all summer. Follow the signs along the path that runs alongside the lake. You can also take the time to fish and enjoy the delicious dishes served on the terrace of the Lac de l’Ouillette restaurant.

From the village through the forest to the hamlet of Fornet
The springs, an idyllic spot between forest and stream

Warnings

The 7 chapels circuit
The Balconies trail, for a bird’s eye view of the village
Can you find the Lost Village?

The difficult ones but not too much

La Vallée perdue, a hike where you don’t have to be afraid of heights
From Pont Saint-Charles to the Prariond refuge, cross the “valley of marmots and ibexes”.
From Le Manchet to the Fond des Fours refuge

Topoguide Hiking in Val d'Isère

Discover 14 varied hikes, ranging from family outings to long hikes, all located around Val d’Isère. These itineraries offer you the chance to escape between majestic Alpine peaks and to explore sumptuous trails in the heart of the Vanoise National Park.

The hikes on offer cover all levels of difficulty, enabling everyone to find an adventure to suit their abilities and desires. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a leisurely stroll with the family, or a seasoned walker in search of more demanding challenges, this guide will meet your expectations.

It takes the form of a practical booklet, accompanied by a large 56 x 62 cm removable map. Ideal for planning your excursions in the field!

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La ferme de l'Adroit Authentic encounters

Head to the Ferme de l’Adroit for a change of scenery, and immerse yourself in an authentic world with producers who are passionate about their work, through a variety of visits: cheese-making, a visit to the cowshed where you’ll discover what goes on behind the scenes on a mountain farm. Children will be delighted to wander through the barn to meet the chickens, pigs, horses and cows. On the other side of the farm is the cheese dairy, a must for epicureans in search of good local produce.

All our guided tours

Le Centre Aquasportif For all occasions

Experience the different activities on offer at the Centre Aquasportif! Suitable for young and old, guaranteeing an enjoyable experience for the whole family, here’s our selection:

Beach Area - The swimming pool

The Beach area is a 1,000 m² area featuring a 25-metre swimming pool and a fun pool of 416m² with a flowing river, water cannons, massage jets, whirlpool beds and a paddling pool.

Multipurpose sports hall

A multi-sport hall with 540 m2 of sprung flooring for badminton, table tennis, indoor football, basketball and volleyball.

Climbing hall

An incredible place to learn or train, whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced climber, the Climbing Hall extends over 135m² and offers you the opportunity to embark on...

E-Wall interactive games

E-Wall is a transformation of a squash room into an immersive and interactive play area. A sporting, fun, friendly experience, accessible to all, which restores the taste for...

And that's not all...

Discover the other areas of the Centre Aquasportif: wellness, fitness, etc.

Other spaces

Anniv party

Celebrate your child’s birthday with friends at the Centre Aquasportif

Celebrating my birthday!

Val's house The children's rendezvous

Spend a day at the Maison de Val with your children and discover the history of Val d’Isère, the birth of the alpine ski resort and the resort’s champions in the museum.

And why not take a look at the cinema programme? This is your chance to enjoy a comedy or a cartoon with the whole family. Laughter and emotion guaranteed!

As for the mediatheque, it offers video games, board games and reading corners, the ideal place to open a book and play with the kids. Of course, you can also borrow books and games.