Choose your ideal resort for access to the Alpe d'Huez ski area
Whether you prefer bustling large resorts or charming mountain villages, the Alpe d’Huez ski area offers a location to match your style while providing access to one of Europe’s largest ski domains.
This diversity and complementarity are the essence and strength of the Alpe d’Huez ski area: encompassing 5 ski resorts and 2 villages, each offering a unique experience.
Alpe d’Huez
The sunshine island (l’île au soleil)
Ski resort in the northern Alps, known world-wide thanks to the Tour de France and an exceptional ski area !
Alpe d’Huez offers maximum sunshine due to its location on a south-facing plateau at an altitude of 1,860m. Its nickname, “sunshine island”, comes from its position above the sea of clouds that often forms in the valley.
Whether you are a keen winter sports fan seeking excitement or just want some snowy fun with the family, the resort has redesigned new areas to ensure satisfaction for everyone.
Auris en Oisans
For holidays in a family resort
At an altitude of 1,600m, Auris-en-Oisans stands tall opposite La Meije . Thanks to the huge connected area, Auris-en-Oisans can guarantee skiing all season.
Enjoy a unique experience, notably on the legendary Sarenne run, with its famous 2,000m vertical drop to the bottom of Signal de l’Homme, and admire the exceptional panoramic view over the peaks of Pic Blanc and Marmotte.
– ESF ski school: 15 instructors (languages spoken: English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian)
– Access: RN 1091 to Freney de l’Oisans, then a 12 km ascent on minor roads
– Expert slopes: La Fuma and Col de Cluy• Assets: beginners zone, “première glisse” ski pass and family areas, 28 snow cannons, return to the resort on skis
– Special for groups: free room for evenings, luggage room provided, possibility of an Ice bar
The resort will be open from December 7, 2024, to April 13, 2025.
For more information, www.auris-en-oisans.com
Villard Reculas
A village perched high above the Romanche valley.
At an altitude of 1,500m, there is a little village on the hillside overlooking the Romanche valley: Villard-Reculas is a peaceful haven of narrow streets and traditional chalets.
The Villarais chairlift links the resort to the entire ski area of Alpe d’Huez. Enjoy the cosy atmosphere of a mountain resort for your evening outings and one of the world’s largest ski areas for your daily skiing.
The must-ski slope: La Forêt, with its moguls and fir trees!
– ESF ski school: 10 instructors (FR-EN)
– 5 “Mountain Ski School”: 1 instructor (FR-EN-SP)
– Expert slope: La Forêt
– Snowkite school5 restaurants on the slopes, 1 sports shop, 2 shops, 2 ski schools
The resort will be open from December 7, 2024, to April 13, 2025.
For more information: www.villard-reculas.com
La Garde et Le Freney
2 villages for a holiday full of emotions
The geographic location of these two villages links them to the ski area (Pic Blanc for Le Freney, Maronne runs for La Garde).
Explore the hamlet of Maronne et and the Fuma slope !
OZ 3300
A resort in the heart of nature
Nestled at an altitude at, 1350m, Oz 3300 exudes the charm and authenticity of a family-friendly resort. Discover a warm atmosphere: small residences adorned with wood or stone, charming hotels, cozy chalets, and a picturesque setting of fir trees.
Step into a resort untouched by time and mass tourism. Breathe in the powerful scent of fir trees swaying nearby. You are now beyond time, beyond the world. And more alive than ever.
Recharge yourself, as water sparkles, ripples, flows, and soars everywhere. Look around, skiers are gliding down the slopes.
Over there, huskies are pulling a sled. Further on, a family is snowshoeing. This summer, they will ride bikes with the same smiles.
For more information : https://www.oz-en-oisans.com/hiver/
Vaujany
A family-friendly resort
Situated opposite the magnificent Grandes Rousses Massif, at an altitude of 1250m, Vaujany boasts all the charm and character of an authentic mountain resort.
Balancing tradition and modernity, Vaujany offers vacationers top-notch facilities for skiing, ice skating, and hiking amidst stunning landscapes in a pristine and welcoming natural environment. Vaujany has preserved its old-world charm while providing the most modern amenities. Stroll through its narrow streets, discover the fountain, a farm, or its authentic bell tower.
For more information: https://www.vaujany.com/fr/
