Hotel Christiania

  • Tignes-Val d’Isere Ski Area, France, Val d'Isere

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One of the resort’s leading hotels, the Christiania exudes luxury and elegance and is renowned for excellent service and cuisine. You will find a relaxed atmosphere as well as a warm welcome from the hotel team. Enjoying a prime location in the centre of Val d'Isère, the vibrant centre and nearest lifts are only a snowballs throw away. Take the time to relax at the end of a hard day skiing in the superb spa with indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath.

Central location

With a central location in Val D'Isere you are close to the lively resort centre where you can find a variety of different shops, bars and restaurants. The slopes are just a minute away so you can easily get on and off the mountain each day, making this an excellent choice for the keen skiers and snowboarders. 

Soothing spa and relaxation

‍The hotel has a lovely spa and wellness area available for you to use after a day on the slopes. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hammam, and for the ultimate treat you can book a massage or beauty treatment with the beauty therapists.  

Food and drink

The Hotel Christiania bar is the perfect spot to catch up with family and friends, with plenty of seating and a large fireplace it is a lovely area to enjoy a snack and a cocktail too. Half board meals are taken the the cosy restaurant with wonderful mountain views, each day you can enjoy breakfast and dinner both made with local produce. Breakfast includes a varied hot and cold buffet with a range of regional produce, and evening meals include a starter, main course, cheese board and dessert.

Family friendly

The hotel hosts its own kids club throughout the French school holidays for children aged 5 to 10. The little ones can join in a variety of games and activities designed by the entertainment team including games, arts and crafts, and workshops. This gives the adults time to relax in peace at the spa or bar.

Val d'Isere

  • Resort altitude of 1,850 metres
  • 300km of piste across the Tignes-Val d'Isere ski area 
  • Ski or snowboard to an altitude of 3,456 metres 

Val d'Isere combines with Tignes to form the fantastic Tignes-Val d'Isére Ski Area offering endless excitement to suit all tastes and abilities. The resort is composed of La Daille, Val d'Isere centre and Le Fornet, all linked by a free bus service. Val is renowned for its nightlife, which ranges from lively clubs to cosy creperies and traditional restaurants. 

Skiing and snowboarding in Val d'Isere

The ski area in Val d'Isere is so varied that no matter you experience, you'll have plenty on offer to keep you entertained for a week in the mountains. Le Fornet is a quieter part of Val d'Isere and offers some easy and often empty pistes that are usually covered with good snow - glacier skiing here goes to 3,456 metres. Beginners will find 2 free slopes located in the centre of the village, perfect for confidence building and mastering your turns before hitting the larger ski area.

Boarders are in luck too as Val d'Isere is also home to an impressive terrain park that is well worth a visit as it's perfect for practising and showing off your tricks. Val d'Isere is known for it's off piste skiing and snowboarding too with Le Fornet having some of the best, easily accessible off piste tracks across resort so you're really spoilt for choice staying here. 

Where to stay in Val d'Isere 

Val d'Isere is a true mountain village that taps into it's alpine roots with traditional stone, wood and lauze buildings dotted across the resort. We offer a range of 3-5 star hotels, modern residences and chalets all located within a short walk of the ski area and ski lifts. Many of our properties include spa and wellness facilities with your stay and we also have accommodations that are well suited for larger groups - whether that be families or friends. If you would like to stay in the heart of resort, you're in luck as the majority of our properties are located in the centre of Val d'Isere, but we also have hotels and chalets that are located a short yet enjoyable walk away for those of you who would prefer some peace and quiet. 

Bars and restaurants in Val d'Isere 

Val d'Isere has a wide range of restaurants for all tastes and budgets, whether you're feeling breakfast or dinner with a view. Across resort you'll find many restaurants that offer traditional French cuisine so there'll be plenty of opportunity to try out the local food. Why not treat yourself and eat in style at a Michelin star restaurant? 'La Table de l'Ours' provides fine dining and tasteful, rich food ranging from Savoie snails and spinach to venison with pine-smoked carrots.  There are also Pizzerias, child friendly restaurants and many places serve dishes for different dietary requirements so there really is something for everyone.

Val d'Isere wouldn't be the same without it's highly rated après ski scene. The resort is home to La Folie Douce, the most famous mountain club of the Alps that attracts crowds of people year after year - a stop here is the only acceptable way to end the day with a pint and a boogie before skiing or snowboarding your way back down to the village. 

What's included on an Inghams holiday to Val d'Isere

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, half board, chalet catering, full board or all inclusive. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 300 km
Runs 21 69 44 25
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks
Lifts Drag lifts 0, Chairlifts 0, Cablecars 0
Slope direction
Ski/resort bus False
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 69
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 5

Reception

  • Check in time 5pm
  • Check out time 10am 
  • Official rating: 5

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Resort tax €3.63 per person, per day (under 18s free of charge)

Rooms

North Facing Rooms are around 20m² sleeping two people. These rooms have village views and can be affected by exterior noise. 

West Facing Rooms are around 22m² sleeping two people. These rooms are larger, with views of the village and Face de Bellevarde. These rooms may be affected by exterior noise. 

South Facing Rooms are around 24m² sleeping two people with twin beds, with a balcony or terrace with South facing across the snow front and Vallée du Manchet. These rooms are on request, please give our Reservations team a call to book. 

Double Superior Rooms are around 26m²  sleeping two to four people with a double bed, and bunk beds in the entranceway. These rooms have views of the ice-rink, Vallée du Fornet, and Massif de Solaise. Please note that if booking for two people then a room without the cabin will be provided.

Single occupancy rooms (with a supplement) and interconnecting rooms are available on request.

Room facilities

  • All rooms have twin or double beds (please specify preference when booking)
  • Mountain views
  • Satellite TV with English speaking channels
  • DVD player
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tea and coffee making facilities (on request)
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Telephone
  • Radio
  • Safe
  • Toiletries 
  • Bath with shower head attachment
  • WC

Accessibility

The Hotel Christiania does not have adapted rooms available. 

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes

Longitude: 7.0141553
Latitude: 45.442258

  • 50 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • 100 metres to the resort centre 
  • 50 metres to the ski lifts
  • 100 metres to the ski school meeting point and nursery slopes 
  • Opposite a nightclub, so some rooms (those with a north and west facing view) may be affected by exterior noise

 

 

Facilities
  • Free access to spa and wellness facilities including heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room (open between 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm)
  • Massage and beauty treatments (book and pay locally)
  • Hairdresser and barbers (book and pay locally)
  • Mountain views
  • Bar
  • Lounge with open fireplace
  • Restaurant 
  • Sun terrace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV / entertainment area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Ski shop on site
  • Snack bar
  • Heated ski equipment storage room
  • Room service
  • Laundry and ironing services are available (book locally)
Family Facilities
  • Baby cots are available from reception on request (Free) 
  • Supervised children's club (Free) for ages 4 to 10 years during French school holidays (opens 21st December)
  • Earlier meal times for children are available from 6 pm
  • Babysitting services are available (book and pay locally)
Meals

The Hotel Christiania is on a half-board basis.

Each morning a varied continental buffet breakfast with additional hot options is served between 7 - 9.30am

A served four course a la carte evening meal with choice of menu is served between 7.30-9.45pm

Christmas and New Year gala dinners included

Earlier meal times for children are available from 6pm (on request)

  • No of restaurants: 1

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

The Hotel Christiania can cater for special dietary requirements (gluten free, vegetarian etc. on request. Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

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