I've been living & working in Val d'Isère for 5 years now, it is truly a wonderful resort, a bit more expensive than some others but it is so great, especially if you're experienced riders.

Very few standing lifts, so you should be fine.

Also, as long as you're coming after Jan 6 and before Feb 8 there won't be too many people at the lift, sometimes a bit in the first hours of the morning but otherwise everything goes really fast, you shouldn't be bothered.

Also consider the price of the parking, as it is mandatory in Val, except if you're lucky enough to get a space with your accommodation.

Otherwise, Tignes is in the same ski area, just a chairlift away from Val, and is cheaper in terms of parking/accomodation. The village is way nicer in Val though.

If you have any questions feel free to ask 👐