L'Alpe d'Huez is the major resort of the Oisans, in Isère, set on a south-facing plateau above Le Bourg-d'Oisans, hence its nickname, the 'island in the sun'. Its ski area, the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine, links the villages of Vaujany, Oz-en-Oisans, Auris and Villard-Reculas, and climbs to the Pic Blanc, the starting point of the Sarenne, reputed to be one of the longest black runs in the world.
On this page, you book directly with the owner or agency, with no commission and no booking fees. For the same property and the same dates, the price difference compared with the big platforms ranges from 15 to 40%.
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Staying in L'Alpe d'Huez itself means enjoying the shops, the lively atmosphere and direct access to the heart of the ski area. The linked villages, Vaujany, Oz-en-Oisans, Auris and Villard-Reculas, are quieter and often cheaper, while giving access to the same ski area by lift.
Via Grenoble then Le Bourg-d'Oisans, before the climb and its famous hairpin bends, regularly used by the Tour de France. Coaches serve the resort from Grenoble, and the resort has an altiport for small aircraft.
Yes: the ski area has wide, easy runs near the resort, as well as routes reserved for experienced skiers. For a family, it is best to choose accommodation near the beginners' slopes and the ski school, which the property listing helps you locate.
Cycle up the hairpin bends, hike around the high-altitude lakes, go mountain biking on the ski area, or head into the Écrins National Park from the valley. Summer is also the season when rental prices are at their lowest.
You contact the owner or agency directly from the property listing and agree together on the dates, the price and the terms. No intermediary takes a commission: the price shown is the price set by the owner or agency.
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