Location
About Alpe d'Huez
Access by car:
Paris (620 km) - Lyon (163 km) - Grenoble (63 km)
Weather/traffic information: +33 (0)892 680 238 / +33 (0)826 022 022
From Paris: motorway as far as Grenoble, then the A480 motorway. Take exit no. 8 "Vizille-Les stations de l'Oisans" joining the RN91 as far as Bourg d'Oisans. Then the RD211 as far as Alpe d'Huez.
Distance to train station:
Grenoble 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.
Nicknamed "sun island" for the exceptional amount of sun it gets, Alpe-d'Huez offers a number of stunning views:
- One of the largest resorts in the Dauphiné area, culminating at 1,850 m.
- A number of activities, both on and off the slopes.
- A vast ESF area dedicated to providing skiing and games for children.
A full range of amenities and shops can be found in the centre of Alpe d'Huez: shopping centre (restaurants, bars, deli), 2 cinemas, doctor's surgery, restaurants, crêperies, bars, piano bars, various stores, banks and more.
On site: 1 ski equipment hire shop (not affiliated with Pierre & Vacances).
Activities near Alpe d'Huez
- Football, Artificial turf football pitch next to the Palais des Sports (avenue des Brandes), tel: +33 (0)4 76 11 21 41 - sports.loisirs@mairie-alpedhuez.fr (Fee applies)
- Sledging on rails, 1 km of descent with bends, jumps, waves, flip-flaps, spirals, tunnels, etc. (Fee applies)
- Ice rink, Public ice rink very close to the residence (Avenue des Jeux), tel: +33 (0)4 76 77 21 16 (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)
- Tennis, Tennis court located 1.1 km away at the Palais des Sports et des Congrès (Huez): 3 indoor tennis courts (Fee applies)
- Mountaineering, Walks and hikes in the exceptional landscape surrounding Alpe d'Huez.
For more information contact Eddy Legrand (mountain guide), tel: + 33 (0)6 60 15 64 14 - email: eddy.legrand@yahoo.fr
Please note: all ages and all levels welcome. (Fee applies)
- Wellness centre, Treat yourself to a moment of deep relaxation at the wellness centre located near the residence.
Hotel Spa des Grandes Rousses, 425 Route du Signal), tel.: +33 (0)4 76 80 33 11 (Fee applies)
- Children's clubs, Chalet des Enfants (ESF), 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) and outdoor games (snowmen, sledging, etc.) Please note: you must present a health record showing that vaccinations are up to date (minimum BCG/DT Polio). (Fee applies)
- Alpine 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. 250 km of slopes.
Free shuttles within the resort. (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)
- Sledging, Please note: charge applies for night-time sledging.
- In'Vertigo, (Fee applies)
- Snowshoes, Alpe d'Huez Tourist Office (Place Joseph Paganon), tel: +33 (0)4 76 11 44 44.
Alpe Sports Loisirs, tel: +33 (0)6 09 85 95 38 or +33 (0)6 22 66 27 71, email: alpe.sportsloisirs@yahoo.fr (Fee applies)
- Leisure centre, Palais des Sports et des Congrès (sports and convention venue), located near 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 (1 km from the residence).
Please note: booking required at least 48 hours in advance. (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)
- Snowboarding, 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. 250 km of slopes.
Free shuttles within the resort. (Fee applies)
- Nightclub, Igloo nightclub located 1 km from the residence (Route du Coulet). (Fee applies)
- Escape Game, 2 escape rooms and 1 outdoor escape game concept. (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)
