When the legendary Col de l’Iseran above Val d’Isère opened last Friday 06 June, not only were cyclists happy, but skiers could look forward to the start of the resort’s summer skiing season.
At an altitude of 2770m, the Col de l’Iseran is the Alps’ highest road pass and the pinnacle of the Route des Grandes Alpes.
Importantly for skiers, the opening of the pass also allows access to the connecting road with Val d’Isère’s Pisaillas glacier, offering skiing between 3197m and 2725m.
Glacier skiing until 06 July
The Pisaillas Glacier is now open for summer skiing to amateurs and professionals alike from 7am to midday every day until 06 July.
With an average snow depth of 1.50 metres, there will be six slopes open. Three are accessible to everyone (Moraine, Montet, and Combe du Géant) and four are reserved exclusively for club and national team race training (Champions, Aiguille-Perse, Roche and Pisaillas).
The slopes are accessible via the Cascade chairlift and the Les Montets drag lift. Lift passes start from €36 for one day, or €289 for the season and can be bought from the bottom of the Cascade chair.
Accommodation in Val d’Isère
Chaletline specialise in catered ski chalet holidays and can help you find the right accommodation in Val d’Isère. We offer 84 properties in the resort, including 53 catered chalets.
Call us on 01833 617761 or contact us via our website for free advice.