If you’re planning on doing some walking or hiking this summer, the lifts are free of charge for pedestrians in Val d’Isère – both Solaise chairlift and the Olympique gondola are open until August 31st.  All you need to do is visit the lift pass office to get your free pass.

Le Lac de L’Ouillette is a great family destination for a day out in the sunshine. This Alpine lake is in a beautiful setting above the village at 2500m, perfect for a family picnic or a lazy lunch on the restaurant terrace, drinking in the spectacular mountain views, and there’s also a children’s play area.

There’s a choice of ways to reach it: take the Solaise gondola, followed by a short downhill walk; drive or cycle 13km uphill along the road towards the Col de l’Iseran; alternatively hike a 13km trail, climbing 662 vertical metres – it takes about two-and-a-half hours.

This is just one of many possible walks in the area. You can get a pedestrian route map from the tourist office.  If you are looking for something more challenging, Val d’Isère’s mountain leaders offer guided walks throughout the summer season. There’s something for every level of hiker!