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Alpe d'Huez

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About the resort

Alpe d’Huez: a perfect destination for ski holidays!

The winter and summer resort Alpe d´Huez is located on the south face of the mountain Les Grandes Rousses at an altitude of 1860 m. Le Pic Blanc, 3330 m, offers a 3 stars view in the Michelin Guide. The high altitude guarantees snow (and great ski vacations) on the 245 km of Alpe d'Huez's skiing and snowboarding slopes, including the longest slope of the world: La Sarenne. Thanks to the 770 snow canons, the return to Alpe d´Huez and the other mountain villages' accommodations is possible by skiing. Alpe d´Huez also offers you night skiing at the Signal slalom stadium, a snowpark, a sports and meeting center...
With an array of gliss and no-gliss activities, Alpe d´Huez is the place of important events like the Trophée Andros, the Snowboard World Cup...
Alpe d'Huez accommodations are diversified, as holidaymakers can choose between hotels, apartments, lodges, etc. 1 hour from Grenoble, the dauphinese capital, and less than 5 hours from Paris, Alpe d´Huez is a huge paradise for ski lovers, pure air and open spaces. (Photos copyright: TB Alpe d'Huez)

General information Min. altitude: 1450m Max. altitude: 3330m Airport connections Nearest Airport: Grenoble (61km) Bus from airport True Shuttle from airport Closest railway station: (km) Direct bus from railway station True Direct shuttle from railway station --- winter --- Ski slopes Number of ski runs: 123 All (km): 252 Longest slope (km): 16km Night skiing True Opening date: 6.12.2008 Closing date 26.4.2009 Maximum vertical drop (m): 1880 Artificial snow (%): 80 Green (km): Green: 38 Blue (km): 100 Blue: 32 Red (km): 82 Red: 36 Black (km): 70 Black: 17 Lift facilities Drag lift Chair lift Cable car Gondola Connected resorts Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True Connected resorts Alpe d’Huez/Massif des Grandes Rousses ski area. Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 252 Snowboard, free style park Half pipe Fun park Corner Wave rides Snowboard cross Jumps Slides Boxen Snowboard park description Cross country skiing Classic cross country runs (km) 97 Skate cross country runs (km) Additional activities Snow tubing Curling True Tobogganing Paragliding True Sleigh trips Heli skiing Dog sled True Ice skating True Winter hiking Public infrastructure Indoor pool True Indoor tennis True Sauna True Hot spring Fitness centre True Casino Massage centre True Camping Children Child slope True Child lift True Children's park Childcare True Child carpet lift Gastronomy Restaurants 43 Bars / Pubs 20 Discotheques 3 Ski huts 0 Rentals Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True Rent-a-snowboard True Rent-a-touring ski Rent-a-telemark ski Rent-a-sport outfit Ski depot Rent-a-car False		--- summer --- Sporting activities Tennis True Beach volley True Inline skating Kayak Paintball Animal observation spots Adrenalin park Hunting Squash True Basketball True Cycle paths True Canoe Gliding True Panorama flights Archery True Diving Badminton True Football True Surfing Hiking True Fishing True 808098'08080'8908 [field:sport_winter_skiing] Nordic walking Volleyball False Skateboard Sailing Horse riding Mini golf Cave exploring True Running paths Golf True Golf holes Mountain bike Signposted MTB routes Downhill route Free ride route Bike park Climbing Fixed rope route True Climbing park Climbing centre True Climbing tours Adventure Rafting Paragliding True Bungee jumping Canyoning True Hydrospeed Adrenalin park Course, school, guidance, animation Tennis Climbing True Kayak Public animation Badminton Mountaineering Horse riding Squash Surfing Paragliding Golf Sailing Nordic walking Nature experience Zoo Petting zoo Stables Nature trail National park Rentals Bicycle / Mountain bike Surfing / Sailing Kayak Canoe Walking boots Mountain sports equipment Nordic walking poles Boats Fishing equipment Scooter, motorcycle Public infrastructure Supermarket Camping Chemist Cinema True Railway station Bowling Internet café True Billiards Public wellness Solarium Thermal spa Bathing river Fitness centre Outdoor pool Bathing lake Massage centre Indoor pool Beauty farm Sauna centre
Additional information Ice skating, night sledding, Dog Sled Excursions, Fitness Courses, Air Excursions, Ice Driving School, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides. Snowpark, Bordercross/Skicross, « Folie Gliss » Snow Toys. Specials 11th MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST MEETINGS - December 12th to 14th 2008, 13th ANDROS TROPHY– ALPE D'HUEZ - December 19st and 20nd 2008, FILA SPRINT - January 10th and 11th 2009, MOTOR-SHOW MOUNTAIN - from January 15 to 18, 2009, 12th INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL OF ALPE D'HUEZ - From January 20th to 25th 2009, URBAN ALPINE SKI WORLD CUP - January 30 and 31, 2009, EUROPE SKI CROSS CHAMPIONSHIP - March 14, and 15 2009, CRYSTALS OF THE OISANS - March 22th 2009, 3nd ANNUAL CARTOON FESTIVAL - From April 3 to 5 2009, MUNDIALITO - From March 22nd to 23rd, 2009. Tips Ski school, ski rental, child care, child lift, child slope. More information Skipass rates: Visalp Skipass - Alpe d’Huez/Massif des Grandes Rousses ski area (includes pools, night skiing, museums etc.) High season: 20 December 2008 to 18 April 2009 6-day skipass: Adult - 203 € Mid season: 13 to 19 December 2008 6-day skipass: Adult - 182.5 € First and last days: 6 to 12 December 2008 19 to 26 April 2009 6-day skipass: Adult - 162.5 € Skipasses free for children up to 5 years old.

Club Belambra VVF Les Bergers

from 84,00 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 4 person/s

The self-catering «New Generation» Alpe d'Huez residence Les Bergers Club Belambra-VVF is a great choice for an eventful winter vacation. The Alpe d'Huez ski resort is also called L'Ile au Soleil (sunny island) and not without reason - this speck of the French Alps receives 300 sunny days a year!...

Hôtel Madame Vacances Le Royal Ours Blanc

Eurogroup’s Hotel Le Royal Ours Blanc is situated in the heart of Alpe d’Huez and only 100 m from Alpe d'Huez skiing and snowboarding slopes and the Congress Palace.
All the 47 rooms and suites have spectacular views from the balcony across the Oisans Mountains and are well equipped with...

Madame Vacances Les Chalets de l’Altiport

from 47,90 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 10 person/s

-40%

The superb wooden Chalets Madame Vacances Prestige de l’Altiportare are located in Alpe d’Huez 1850, the upper end of the resort Alpe d’Huez, near the Altiport and approximately 500 m from the shops and restaurants, with direct access to the slopes.It is ideal for ski and snowboarding vacations in...

Résidence Le Christiania Odalys Vacances

from 97,50 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 2 person/s

The Christiania Residence is an ideal accommodation for perfect ski vacations in Alpe d'Huez. The residence is situated 150 m from les Bergers commercial centre, ski lifts and from the skiing school.
Apartments in Christiania Residence - Alpe d'Huez are from the studio apartment for 2 pers to...

Résidence Maeva Horizons d'Huez

from 103,75 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 4 person/s

In the quiet area of Eclose, this south-facing residence enjoys the longest hours of sunshine in the Alpe d'Huez resort. The comfortable and functional apartments all have a balcony and the majority have a magnificent view of the Massif de l'Oisans. A lift (50 m away) reaches the ski and...

Résidence Maeva Les Melezes

from 87,50 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 4 person/s

The residence Les Melezes is located in the «Les Bergers» district of the Alpe d'Huez ski resort, at less than 300 meters from the ski lifts and close to «Les bergers» shopping centre. With a wooden traditional-style building facing South/East, it faces the resort on one side and the Eterlous...

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Les Bergers

from 87,50 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 4 person/s

Located in the “Les Bergers” district of the Alpe d'Huez ski resort, this comfortable, friendly residence faces the resort on one side and the valley and the Massif des Ecrins on the other. It offers a restaurant, bar, lounge overlooking the swimming pool, bodybuilding room, sauna…. A comfortable...

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Ours Blanc

from 95,00 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 4 person/s

In the very heart of the ski resort Alpe d'Huez, this beautiful with wood-decorated “L’Ours Blanc” residence has a superb view over the valley of the Massif de l’Oisans. It benefits from a direct access to the Olympic skating rink via a shopping arcade with bars and restaurants.
P&V Ours Blanc...

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Ours Blanc Privilege

from 126,25 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Occupancy of 4 person/s

Located in the very heart of the resort Alpe d'Huez, the residence “L’Ours Blanc Privilege” enjoys a three-way aspect over the resort, the valley and the Massif de l’Oisans and offers direct access to the Olympic ice rink via a shopping mall with bars and restaurants. “The 2 Alpes” ski area now...