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Do you know the history of slopes in Val d'Isère?

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Do you dream of discovering the history of the legendary Bellevarde piste? Have you always wondered why the slopes of the Solaise massif are named after letters? Do you know the champions of Val d’Isère by heart and would like to know more about the history of the pioneers? Then these articles are for you!

Maxime Petre’s writing and research, carried out in collaboration with our long-standing partner Skipass, reveals anecdotes from the history of the slopes in your favorite resort.

With the participation of the Val d’Isère archives (Manon Kempinaire), the Val d’Histoire association (Christelle Bonnevie), Le Racing Club de France (Olivier Landeau), as well as the testimonies of our Avalin pioneers, to all of whom we extend our warmest thanks.

Enjoy your reading!

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Val d’Isère, all schuss

An adventure with all the bells and whistles

Val d’Isère, welcome to skiopolis

Les copains d’abord, forerunners and pioneers

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    On the slopes in Val d'Isère

    Why not strap on your skis and take to the slopes? Discover the piste map, equipment rental stores, our group and individual lessons for perfecting your technique, and the list of on-slope restaurants for a gourmet break between two poles.

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    Snowberry Streetside
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    Précision Ski - La Poudreuse
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    Unplugged / Life-Mountain-Style
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    Oxygène Ski Shop
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    Iseran Sport / Sport 2000
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    Mountain Pro Shop
    Mountain Pro Shop
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    Killy Sport
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    Ski Republic - Val Village
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    AB Skishop - Skimium
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    Bernard Orcel
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    Skiset - La Daille
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    Why not strap on your skis and take to the slopes? Discover the piste map, equipment rental stores, our group and individual lessons for perfecting your technique, and the list of on-slope restaurants for a gourmet break between two poles.

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    Ski-lesson.com
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    The Mountain Ski Academy
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    Bureau des Guides de Val d'Isère
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    PROSNEIGE
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    Ride your time
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    Mountain Masters
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    Oxygène - École de Ski & Snowboard
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    Progression Ski & Snowboard School
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    Tetra Hors Piste & Tetra Pink
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    Why not strap on your skis and take to the slopes? Discover the piste map, equipment rental stores, our group and individual lessons for perfecting your technique, and the list of on-slope restaurants for a gourmet break between two poles.

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    Café Bellevarde - Maison Louly
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    Edelweiss
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    L'Empreinte Avaline
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    René
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    La Folie Douce / La Fruitière
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    Les Marmottes
    Les Marmottes
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    La Cascade
    La Cascade
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    La Cucùcina
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    La Plage de l'Ouillette
    La Plage de l'Ouillette
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    Val d'Isère welcomes you to its art of living

    Val d’Isère is committed to retaining its authentic, pioneering spirit and giving you the true mountain experience.

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