Location
About Alpe d'Huez
Access by car:
Paris (620 km) - Lyon (163 km) - Grenoble (63 km)
Weather/traffic information: 0892 680 238 / 0826 022 022
From Paris:
- Take the motorway to Grenoble
- Head towards Briançon (RN 91) and Bourg d'Oisans
- Then take the RD 211 to Alpe d'Huez
Distance to train station:
Grenoble train station (63 km)
Nearest airport:
Lyon St Exupéry airport (150 km) Geneva-Cointrin airport (220 km) Grenoble-Saint Geoirs airport (99 km)
Renowned for its exceptional level of sunshine opposite Mont Blanc, Alpe d'Huez enjoys a wonderful panoramic view
The young and dynamic resort offers multiple activities, ideal for a skiing holiday or weekend with family or friends.
Renowned for the exceptional amount of sunshine it receives, Alpe-d'Huez looks out onto a majestic view of the Pic Blanc (Resort altitude: 1,860 m):
- In Isère, 166 km from Lyon and 63 km to the south of Grenoble
- Dynamic resort with lots of fun activities and new winter sports to try, lively après-ski scene
- The nearby villages of L'Oisans are worth visiting
The shopping centre is in the Les Bergers area, 150 m from the Les Bergers residence.
All shops and amenities are in the centre of the Alpe d'Huez, 800 m from the residence: restaurants, crêperies, bars, various stores, banks and more.
Activities near Alpe d'Huez
- Cinema, Cinema located 650 m from the residence at the Palais des Sports et des Congrès. (Fee applies)
- Children's clubs, Chalet des Enfants (ESF), 100 m from the residence, tel: +33 (0)4 76 80 31 69 - email: info@esf-alpedhuez.com
For children aged 30 months to 5 years, from 9.15 am to 5.30 pm, day or half-day, with or without meal.
Beginners' skiing, indoor activities (games, drawing, videos) or outdoor games (snowmen, sledging, etc.)
Please note: You must present your child's medical record showing they are up-to-date with vaccinations (BCG/DT Polio as a minimum). (Fee applies)
- Night skiing, Night-time skiing two evenings a week on the Signal run (Signal ski lift at the Pistes roundabout, 800 m from the residence). (Fee applies)
- Hiking, Numerous routes are available in the vicinity of the residence, for more information contact the Alpe d'Huez Tourist Office (place Joseph Paganon) tel: +33 (0)4 76 11 44 44 Please note: 30 km of marked trails for snowshoeing and hiking (Fee applies)
- Cross-country skiing, L'Alpe d'Huez ESF ski school (Place Paganon), tel: +33 (0)4 76 80 31 69, email: info@esf-alpehuez.com
Skiing lessons available. 50 km of cross-country ski slopes.
Free shuttles within the resort. (Fee applies)
- Activities and entertainment, There is a wide range of activities on offer at the resort: special themed weeks for children aged 7 to 13 years.
- Ice rink, Discover the outdoor ice rink at Alpe d'Huez whether it's winter or summer. Immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere where you can skate freely, surrounded by the peaks of the French Alps. Equipment rental available: sledges and ice skates This summer, the ice rink opens from 24/06 to 31/08 from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 8 pm. (Fee applies)
- Leisure centre, Palais des Sports et des Congrès (sports and convention venue), located 650 m from the residence: gym complex, fitness, dance, step, yoga, martial arts, climbing, indoor heated pool, water aerobics, squash, table tennis, mini golf, tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, children's club, cinema. (Fee applies)
- Dog sledding, Second Souffle horse riding centre, tel: +33 (0)6 03 65 15 61, email: secondsouffle@yahoo.fr (700 m from the residence).
Please note: booking required at least 48 hours in advance. (Fee applies)
- Nightclub, Igloo nightclub located 1 km from the residence (Route du Coulet). (Fee applies)
- Escape Game, Prepare for a thrilling adventure during your stay at the Alpe d'Huez resort at the Escape Game. Immerse yourself in a captivating world and be drawn into mysterious puzzles that will test your team spirit and problem-solving skills. 2 escape rooms and 1 outdoor escape game concept are available. Teams are made up of 2 to 6 people. Open from 24/06 to 31/08/2023. Visit the Alpe d'Huez Palais des Sports et des Congrès for more information. (Fee applies)
- Paragliding, This activity is available nearby:
- Alpe Vol Libre (Route des Lacs, 38750 Huez)
- Tandem flight. Departure point and timetable depend on flying conditions (Fee applies)
