The Espace Killy is a ski area in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie in the French Alps, named after the skier Jean-Claude Killy. It covers the resorts of Val d'Isère and Tignes
In Espace Killy there are 300 km of pistes:
22 green runs, 61 blues, 46 reds and 25 blacks,[4] plus 44 km of cross country skiing
2 terrain parks
2 glaciers
90 ski lifts
Within the Tarentaise Valley you find the biggest concentration of world-class ski resorts in the world. Most well known neighbour systems are Paradiski (Les Arcs, La Plagne) and Les Trois Vallées (Val Thorens, Meribel, Courchevel and more). A weekly lift ticket in Espace Killy gives you a choice to ski one day in each of the other two systems mentioned. There were once plans to interlink all systems and resorts to create the largest ski area in the world by far. However that vision was ended with the creation of the Vanoise National Park.
Other Activities Include
Hiking and snowshoe expeditions
Ice climbing
Ice driving
Ice skating
Snowpark
Snow mobiles
Husky sleighs
Para-sailing
Mountain biking
Apres Ski
The famous Apres Ski
With a range of busy bar and clubs in the area you will be hard pushed not to find a way to relax apres ski. Some of the bars cater for specific nationalities such as Swedish and UK themed bars, you will of course find .
Resort Facts
Snow range: 1,550-3550m
Village heights: 1,850m - 2,100m
Highest lift: 3,550m
Longest run: 10Km
Slopes face: N S E W
Snow cannons: 216
You will find many hotels and accomodations here is a short list:
Ski Vallée Blanche
Ski Belle Aurore
Ski Skilt
Ski Piolet
Ski Fréjus
Ski Curling
Ski Turquoise
Maybe these hotels are perfect for you:
1. Belvedere Hotel
Espace Killy (Val D´isere)
Belvedere hotel was a former carriage lodge. Nowadays, the hotel combines the soul of ancient times and modern commodities. rooms are traditionally decorated in wood and colourful fabrics adn equipped with telephone, TV and safe.
2. Le Dome Hotel
Espace Killy (Tignes)
Located in the picturesque village of Tignes Les Boisses, the Hotel Le Dome ensures you a quiet a serene stay in Tignes, at 1850 metres altitude, very near to the sky lifts. Well located for winter sports, this welcoming Tignes hotel, lies within short walking distance from the ski lift. Tignes is also a wonderful summer destination, boasting a wide number of summer activities such as windsurfing, mountain biking or golfing. On-site amenities[...]
3. Aptos Belambra Le Borsat Iv
Espace Killy (Tignes)
The hotel is located 100 m from the ski resort of Tignes, Val d'Isere at an altitude of 2.100 m, 200 m from the lifts. There are shops and sports facilities located just 50 m from the hotel.
Price per night for a double room.
