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Val d’Isère 2026 Ski Opening and Private Jet Access
First Tracks in Val d’Isère on 28 and 29 November 2026
The ski area opens on Saturday 28 November 2026. The demo village at the foot of the slopes welcomes skiers and snowboarders from 9 am on Saturday and Sunday. For travel to or from the Alps, the IBC Aviation Geneva office compares available aircraft and arranges the transfer to your accommodation. Request a quote for opening weekend.
Morning equipment demos and Saturday evening mountain films
The resort is offering free ski and snowboard demos as part of the Ski Force Winter Tour. Register through the official First Tracks programme. The organiser asks participants to bring their ski or snowboard boots, poles and two forms of ID.
At 7 pm on Saturday, the High Five Festival presents a selection of short films at the Henri Oreiller Congress Centre. The screening is free, subject to seating availability. Guests who booked the First Tracks accommodation package have priority.
Allow time for the drive from Chambéry, Grenoble or Geneva
The tourist office gives the following journey times by road. Allow extra time for road conditions and traffic when planning your transfer.
| Airport | Drive to the resort |
| Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc (CMF) | About 2 hours |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère (GNB) | About 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Geneva (GVA) | About 3 hours |
Arriving on Friday gives you a night in the resort before the first demos. If you’re arriving on Saturday, tell us which activity you want to catch and where you’re staying. We’ll compare flight and transfer timings together. Our guide to flying privately to Val d’Isère and Tignes covers airport choices for the rest of the season.
Plan for skis and luggage when you book
Before you request a quote, tell the Geneva office how many people are travelling and share the dimensions of your ski or snowboard bags. We check space in the proposed aircraft and in the transfer vehicle. If you are considering a helicopter transfer, we also check the landing point and the conditions on the day.
Your contact for your flights
Richard Cocu
Geneva office
Richard handles your request from quote to return: one contact for your whole trip. He coordinates your flights to or from Switzerland. Our teams remain available 24/7.
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Frequently asked questions
When is First Tracks in Val d’Isère?
Opening weekend takes place on 28 and 29 November 2026. Ski and snowboard demos are scheduled to start at 9 am on both days.
Which airport has the shortest drive to the resort?
Of these three options, Chambéry has the shortest drive according to the tourist office, at about 2 hours. Grenoble is about 2 hours 30 minutes away, and Geneva about 3 hours.
When should I arrive for the 9 am demos?
Arriving on Friday 27 November gives you a night in Val d’Isère before the Saturday morning demos. Our Geneva office can compare flight times and the transfer to your accommodation.
How do I get a quote if I’m travelling with skis?
Share your dates, departure point, passenger count and the dimensions of your ski bags. We can then check the space available in the aircraft and transfer vehicle before proposing an itinerary.
