Owing to its high altitude, Val d‘Isère enjoys one of the longest ski seasons in the Alps. However, when the snow melts, it remains a top notch resort for outdoor activities with activities such as white water rafting and mountain biking stepping in to fill the void left by skiing. If you come when the thermometer rises, you’ll still be guaranteed to have a range of activities available for all ages and abilities.
Best for canyoning
Jump, climb, abseil and swim all in one day with this exhilarating and popular activity. Following the route of one of the region’s many rivers, Evolution 2 can propose various routes for various abilities. With the experts, you’ll be sure to get the most out of your canyoning experience.Best for rock climbing
When the snow melts, the mountainside reveals a wide range of rock climbing faces and routes of varying lengths and difficulties. This makes Val d‘Isère the perfect place to go rock climbing, whether it’s for a relaxed couple of hours with family and friends, or something altogether more strenuous. Trustworthy and the local specialists in outdoor activities, Le Bureau des Guides has been running rock-climbing classes for more than 50 years, so be sure to get in touch with them.Best for white-water rafting
Churning rapids and rocky straits make for an exciting white-water rafting environment, and as long as you don’t mind getting a bit wet, this is one of the very best summer watersports to try out in Val d‘Isère. Short or long trips are possible, so if you want to take to the water, Franceraft will have an option that meets your expectations
