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’Alpe d’Huez, an iconic Alpine resort, is renowned for its outstanding ski area and its connection to the Tour de France. Perched on a sun-soaked plateau at 1,860 m, it enjoys maximum sunshine, earning it the nickname the “Island in the Sun.”
As part of the Espace Alpe d’Huez, the resort offers direct access to five charming village-stations – Auris, Vaujany, Oz 3300, Villard-Reculas, La Garde and Le Freney – allowing visitors to enjoy a varied and complete ski domain suitable for all levels and tastes.
The resort has recently modernised its ski lifts, including the Poutrans and Rif Nel cable cars, providing greater comfort, speed and easier access across the entire ski area. It also offers numerous fun and playful areas, perfect for families and beginners to enjoy the slopes.
But L’Alpe d’Huez isn’t just about skiing: year-round, the resort offers unique and fun activities, from alpine tobogganing and ice climbing to adventure trails and scenic walks. With breathtaking landscapes, diverse pistes and unforgettable experiences, L’Alpe d’Huez combines thrills, relaxation and family fun for an unforgettable mountain getaway.
Auris en Oisans
Family holidays surrounded by forests and stunning panoramas
Situated at 1,600 metres above sea level, facing La Meije, Auris-en-Oisans is a family-friendly, small-scale resort, perfect for a peaceful Alpine getaway. Connected to the Espace Alpe d’Huez, it offers reliable snow conditions throughout the season and access to numerous slopes for all levels.
Ski enthusiasts can enjoy a unique experience on the famous Sarenne run, with its 2,000 metres of vertical descent, while taking in breathtaking views of Pic Blanc and the surrounding peaks.
Surrounded by pine forests, the resort provides a beautiful, unspoilt natural setting, ideal for relaxation and family activities. Children will especially love the fun Jacques the Lumberjack slope, where they can capture memories beside the resort’s iconic statue.
Authentic, welcoming and close to nature, Auris-en-Oisans is the perfect destination for creating unforgettable family moments.
Villard Reculas
The charm of a mountain village
Perched at 1,500 metres above the Romanche valley, Villard-Reculas is an authentic mountain village with traditional chalets and charming narrow streets. A true haven of peace, it enchants visitors with its friendly, family-oriented atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway away from the crowds.
Thanks to the Villarais chairlift, the village is directly connected to the Espace Alpe d’Huez, providing easy access to one of the finest ski areas in the world.
Between ski days, you can enjoy the warm atmosphere of the village on peaceful walks or evening strolls. On the slopes, don’t miss the famous La Forêt run, a playful trail weaving through pines and gentle bumps, ideal for families. Thrill-seekers will also enjoy the freestyle area, featuring a boardercross for safe and fun challenges.
Authentic, tranquil, and perfectly connected to the ski area, Villard-Reculas is the ideal destination for combining mountain charm with the joy of skiing.
La Garde & Le Freney
A natural and authentic gateway to the slopes
La Garde-en-Oisans and Le Freney-d’Oisans offer two complementary experiences for an authentic mountain getaway in the heart of the Oisans region. Both villages are an integral part of the Espace Alpe d’Huez, providing privileged access to a vast high-altitude playground.
From Le Freney-d’Oisans, the ski area stretches up to the legendary Pic Blanc, while La Garde-en-Oisans gives access to the Maronne sector, renowned for its calm atmosphere and wide-open mountain panoramas.
Be sure to explore the Maronne hamlet, a true balcony over the mountains, as well as the Fuma run, an iconic trail that will delight skiers looking for authenticity and expansive landscapes.
Between nature and diverse scenery, La Garde-en-Oisans and Le Freney-d’Oisans invite visitors to tailor their stay to their desires, for unforgettable moments high in the mountains.
OZ 3300
A natural and authentic gateway to the slopes
Nestled at 1,350 metres above sea level, Oz 3300 is a nature-focused resort with authentic charm, ideal for families seeking peace and a true mountain escape. Preserved from mass tourism, it enchants visitors with its warm atmosphere, small wooden or stone residences, chalets, and pine forest surroundings.
At Oz 3300, time seems to stand still. The fresh mountain air and the scent of pine invite relaxation and a reconnection with nature. In winter, skiers enjoy the slopes, while snowshoe walks, dog sledding, and shared family moments complete the experience.
In summer, the resort transforms into a vast playground for outdoor activities, with hiking, mountain biking, and nature pursuits, all set in a peaceful, rejuvenating environment. Authentic and welcoming, Oz 3300 is the perfect destination to experience the mountains throughout the seasons.
Blending tradition with modernity, the resort has recently installed a 10-seat Poutran cable car, providing fast, comfortable, and accessible access from Oz 3300 to the main ski domain.
Vaujany
The authenticity of a village, the comfort of a modern resort
Situated at 1,250 metres above sea level, facing the stunning Grandes Rousses massif, Vaujany is a family-friendly resort that perfectly blends tradition and modernity. A true mountain village, it charms visitors with its authentic atmosphere, warm welcome, and unspoilt natural surroundings.
Vaujany offers modern, high-quality facilities that allow guests to fully enjoy mountain activities such as skiing, ice skating, hiking, or family walks amidst breathtaking landscapes. While providing top-notch infrastructure, the resort has retained its old-world charm.
Strolling through its narrow streets, you can discover a fountain, a traditional farm, and the authentic village bell tower, all reminders of its history. Friendly and lively, Vaujany is the perfect destination for a family holiday combining nature, culture, and mountain fun.
