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Alpe d Huez |
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1860m |
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245km of pistes (32% green, 26% blue, 28% red, 14% black) |
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Tourist Office |
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T: 0476 114 444 |
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friendly locals, 1 hour from Grenoble, not a lot of French charm but lively, sunny S/SW slopes & with good snow superb skiing and good snowmaking equipment
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Slushy later in season and during very sunny times
Above tree line
Not a lot of French charm
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| Getting There |
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By Air
Grenoble 99km
Lyon 150km
Chambery 140km
Geneva 220km |
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By Train
Eurostar from London Waterloo to Paris, then TGV arriving Grenoble then bus. |
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By Car
To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website
www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
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 Looking for an airport transfer at a good rate? www.skitransfers.com offer an excellent service. English-speaking drivers greet you at the airport and then drive you to the resort. Their vehicles range in size up to a 19 seater minibus. Child seats also available. |
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 Where to eat in Alpe D'Huez?Le Genepi 04 76 80 36 22 Tradional Savoyard
Smithys 04 76 11 32 29 Tex Mex
L’Origan 04 76 80 32 57 Good Value Pizza and Pasta
Nabab morroccan
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 For Bars and a bit of nightlife head to
Smithys
Pacific
Underground – in Nielsens Hotel
Roadhouse – a somewhere a bit quieter
Nightclub - Igloo
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 Under Ice Diving -why not try your first dive at 2000m altitude in Lake Besson. Contact Cameleon Organisation on Tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 00 59 or email cameleon@cameleon-organisation.com
Ice Driving School - why not book a 3 hour group lesson or half hour private lesson with an instructor and have a go on the Eclose circuit where the Andros Trophy takes place. Contact Pro Driver Avenue de Brandes T: +33 (0)4 76 80 69 97 or email contact@pro-driver.fr
 Eclose Ice Track – training ground for pro-racing drivers Lesson aprox €35 / hour
Ice Skating – 06 88 16 60 75 – Avenue Des Jeux
Indoor Heated Pool
open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Night Skiing – free for those with VISALP pass 2 days or more
Paragliding – 06 73 37 03 39
Sports Centre 04 76 79 12 33
Tobagganing / Night Sleding
Every Tuesday and Thursday night you can head out for some night sledding held at the Butte de L'Eclose slope. The chairlift is free with your Visalp Pass - you will however have to provide your own sled with brakes
Yoga 04 76 79 12 33
Winter Walks
You can get a winter walking pass which gives you access to 30km of marked and groomed tracks. If you use the cable car to explore higlights of the Grandes Rousses massif: Pic Blanc, gorges de Sarenne, Iac Besson, Oz en Osisans, Vaugany, etc. Its a great way to meet your skiing friends on the mountain for a restaurant lunch.
A detailed plan of winter walking trails, ski lifts open to pedestrians are available form the Alpe d'huez Tourist office and all ski pass offices.
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Where to stay in Alpe D'Huez
4* Hotel Au Chamois D’Or
Good location
Easy access to pistes / shops / bars
Swimming pool / Jacuzzi and fitness room
For more details click here
4* Royal Ours Blanc + 33 (0)4 76 80 35 50
 Chalet IsisIf you are looking for a big chalet for friends and family we recommend Chalet Isis - it sleeps up to 16. It's modern but still retains French charm and we love the sauna, large balcony and ski-in, ski-out location. Check it out at Alpine Answers.
Chalet La Ferme de Marie
If you are looking for a quiet location in the centre of the village look no further. La Ferme de Marie sleeps 6-9 persons and is about 5 minutes walk to the lifts. For more details and prices click here
If you are looking for a quiet location away from the nightlife but near the ski school we recommend Chalet-Apartment Alpette, in a pretty wooded spot located at the top of Oz en Oisans. Excellent acces to the entire Alpe d'Huez ski area. Curl up around the open fire or enjoy the beautiful views across the valley. For details and availability click here
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| About The Mountain |
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Altogether you have 87 ski lifts: 6 cable cars, 10 gondolas, 25 chairs, 41 ski tows and 2 lifts, 3 travelators. The Grandes Rousses covers 249km of pistes with 123 marked runs. The season usually runs from 1 December through to 27 April.
All levels of sking on offer including some good off piste
Beginners
38 green runs and 32 blue runs
Intermediates
36 red runs
Experts
17 black runs
 Snowboarders - Snowparks – one near Auris and a beginners park above Vaujany
-rails, jumps and half pipe
2nd park for more advance riders – higher up by the Barbars Drag
Cross Country Skiing
There are six circuits (blue and red) 50km of trails tracked for both the skating and diagonal stride styles for all abilities.
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 Where to eat on the Mountain?
Le Cabana du Poulat 04 76 80 42 88 – top of Marmottes gondola
Chalet du lac Besson 04 76 80 65 37 – rustic French, open fire, sun deck
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Ice Skating - the Municipal outdoor rink is open form 10:00am to 23:00 daily. Why not try some dancing on ice lessons for 3 years and upwards. Private and group lessons are available. Call Alexandra Lemaitre T: 0033 (0)6 88 16 60 75
Moonlight Skiing - You need to be an experienced skier ( so more suitable for the older teens in your family) and this is really not something to miss. Take a lift up to 3,330m with the last lift of the day and then enjoy a gastonomic meal at a refuge then ski back down in the moonlight. Ski instructors and ski patrol act as guides. This is by reservation only sot call T: 0033 (0)4 76 80 34 73
Elastic Trampoline - Suitable for kids over 3 years and adults up to 80kg (12stone 8lb) the elastic trampoline is located in front of the Sprots and Convention Centre from 3:30pm - 7pm daily. For more details call The Elastic Trampo on T: 0033 (0)6 89 09 49 39
Open air heated swimming pool - open daily 10:00am - 8pm. |
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| Top 5 Runs |
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First 8000
Alpe D'Huez is know for it's legendary vertical drop - known as the First 8000, unique in France there are 4 descents of 2000,
Sarenne, The World's Longest Run
Sarenne is the world's longest ski run at 16km and joins Pic Blanc with the Sarenne Gorges, it's also the departure point of many off piste itineraries - Combe du Loup, Cotes de Rivet, Pied Froid, Cerisier comb and corridor.
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We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at one of the following shops in Alpe d'Huez.
Man Sport 1 Les Bergers - situated in the Commercial Centre Les Bergers
Man Sport 2 - situated in the Tourist Office
Henri Sports 1 & 2 - in the Commercia Centre - Les Begers
Henri Sports 3 - situated at L'Eclose
Good news too for anyone staying in the centre of the village near Pierre & Vacances Residence (L'Ours Blanc) We will soon be taking bookings for a new shop opening there.
If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings of up to 45% on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival.
Save time and money - Book Here Now! |
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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Alpe D'Huez is in the Grandes Rousses Mountains. The Grand Rousses ski area links Alpe d'Huez and the five resorts that nestle among the forest - 
