The first area of Val d’Isere you approach when you arrive, La Daille (say “La Die” if you want to sound in the know, not “La Dally”) certainly isn’t the prettiest area of town, at least at first sight, but it’s really convenient with the Funival funicular railway which whisks you up to the top of Bellevarde in just a few minutes and the new bubble taking you to the mid station to head on to Tignes in no time. In terms of facilities, there’s not a huge amount here – La Daille is mostly about accommodation. There are a couple of small bars, a few restaurants, a supermarket and a newsagent/tobacconist, that’s it. Look behind the ugly new buildings – which won awards for their architecture in the 70s believe it or not - and you’ll find the quaint old town of La Daille. Just a few houses really, but very pretty. Most of the accommodation in La Daille is self-catered though there are a couple of recently-renovated hotels and a handful of tour operator catered chalets as well.

Val d'Isere Map