Snowy alpine village at the foot of ski lifts, temporary La Daille illustration

Val d'Isère

Private Ski Coaching from La Daille, Val d'Isère

La Daille is the lower village at the entrance of Val d'Isère, with its own gondola to Bellevarde — ideal for clients staying in La Daille chalets or arriving by car.

Best for

families staying in La Daille / clients arriving by car / groups with equipment to organise / all levels

Meeting point

At the La Daille gondola station (Télécabine de La Daille), base of the resort. The exact entrance-side or car-park-side landmark is confirmed when you book.

Weather plan

If La Daille gondola is closed due to wind, the day can be redirected to Solaise or the town-centre Bellevarde gondola, both reachable in under 10 minutes by navette.

La Daille is the first cluster of accommodation you pass when driving into Val d’Isère — a compact village of apartment buildings and chalets at the foot of the Isère valley, before the gorge narrows toward the main resort. It has its own gondola, the Télécabine de La Daille, which carries skiers from the valley floor directly to the Rocher de Bellevarde.

Why La Daille

For clients staying in La Daille apartments or arriving by car, this is the natural starting point for a private ski day. There is no need to drive further into the resort or navigate the town-centre car parks. The gondola station has a car park nearby, and the early-morning routine is straightforward: park, gear up, meet your coach, head up.

The Télécabine de La Daille links to the same Bellevarde ski area accessible from the town centre, meaning the terrain is identical once you are at the top. From Rocher de Bellevarde, you can ski down the La Daille side (a long, winding blue-red descent), the town-centre side, or connect via traverse toward Tignes if the day allows.

La Daille is also used as a convenient meeting point by clients who want to simplify logistics. Families with children, groups with hire equipment, and anyone who values a calm and organised start will appreciate having a clear landmark at the gondola base rather than navigating the resort centre on foot.

How We Meet

We meet at the La Daille gondola station at the base of the village. The station is visible from the D902 road and has clear signage. The exact meeting point — entrance side or near the car park — is confirmed when you book. Paid parking is available in the La Daille car park approximately 200m from the gondola. On busy mornings, arriving before 9h00 keeps the process smooth.

Practical questions

Can I park at La Daille for a day session?

Yes. There is a paid car park just below the gondola station at La Daille. It fills up quickly on peak-season mornings, so arriving before 9h00 avoids most of the parking stress. For multi-day sessions, the navette from La Daille to other parts of the resort is frequent and free for lift pass holders.

Where does the La Daille gondola go?

The Télécabine de La Daille rises from the valley floor to Rocher de Bellevarde, the same summit accessible from the town-centre Bellevarde gondola. From the top, you have access to the full Bellevarde sector and its network of runs down toward La Daille, the town centre, or via linking pistes toward Tignes.

Is La Daille different from the Funival?

Yes — they are two separate access points both located in La Daille village. The Télécabine is the outdoor gondola visible from the road. The Funival is an underground funicular a short walk away. They may give access to slightly different parts of the Bellevarde sector; I will clarify which one suits your day best when we plan the session.

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