Alpe-d’Huez is one of France’s best all-round resorts, with top-quality skiing for all and fine non-skiing facilities. It has some great tough runs (on and off piste) amid spectacular, high mountain scenery – with glacier skiing from 3300m. Lower down it has extensive intermediate and beginner terrain too. With 250 km and 108 pistes, skiing at Alpe d’Huez is wide and varied and includes Europe’s longest black run, La Sarenne.

The Dauphin of the Oisans Valley a nudge east of Grenoble, Alpe d’Huez is a purpose-built sprawling village set on a wide open flank of mainly south-facing mountainside. An ugly duckling hastily constructed for the 1968 Grenoble Olympics, it may yet turn into a swan as efforts are being made to reclad the amorphous buildings in sympathetic timber, and attractive chalet suburbs are being created on different flanks of the mountain.

There are very few single resorts to rival Alpe-d’Huez for the extent and variety of the skiing. With a modern efficient lift system, high altitude slopes mostly facing the sun, well maintained pistes with extensive snowmaking, good rustic mountain restaurants and accommodation very close to the slopes, put Alpe-d’Huez on your short list.

ACCESS

International flights available to Lyon. There are regular public and private shuttles, which take about 2 hours.

STATISTICS

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LODGING

Hotel Royal Ours Blanc,  3***

Located 100 metres from ski lifts in the heart of Alpe d’Huez, Hôtel Le Royal Ours Blanc offers a free spa and fitness suite, an indoor swimming pool and magnificent views. The fireplace in the bar provides a warm place to relax. In the evening, you will be able to have a drink in the bar before enjoying a buffet-style evening meal in the restaurant.

Guest rooms are comfortable and equipped with modern en suite facilities, satellite TV and cosy bathrobes. Some have a south-facing balcony.

Buffet breakfasts are included, with a half-board buffet style dinner plan available as an option.

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Hotel Le Castillan, 4****

Set in the heart of the Alpes d’huez resort, this chalet-style hotel offers ski-to-door access. It is equipped with a wellness centre, a panoramic restaurant and a south facing terrace.  The wellness centre is equipped with a sauna, a hammam and a fitness room.

All of the ensuite rooms at the Hotel Le Castillan feature a flat-screen satellite TV, desk and free Wi-Fi access. Some also have a private balcony and a bathtub.

The Castillan’s restaurant, Chez Jules, serves traditional cuisine, prepared with local product from the Rhône-Alpes region. It offers beautiful views of the Oisans Massif. Guests can also enjoy a drink at the bar. Le Castillan hotel provides free Wi-Fi access and free private parking. It is just 150 metres from the resort swimming pool and the ice rink.

Buffet breakfasts are included, with a half-board plan available as an option.

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Club Med Alpe D’Huez all-inclusive resort

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