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Alpe d'Huez | 5 Chalets to choose from.
Alpe d'Huez at a glance
- All chalets ski in - ski out
- Short airport transfer
- Family friendly - many activities included in lift pass
- Transfer from Grenoble 1.5 hours
- Resort altitude 1860m
- Skiing altitude 1860 -3300m
- Pistes 237km
- Flights from Gatwick
Altitude - 1,120 - 3,330m
The high-altitude resort of Alpe d'Huez is part of the Grandes Rousses massif, with neighbouring villages Auris-en-Oisans, Huez-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas.
The highest point of the massif is the Pic Blanc at 3,330m. On a clear day from this vantage point you can see nearly a fifth of all French territory from the Italian border to the Central Massif mountains. 860 snow making machines cover 72km of the 237km of skiing. The area is also home to the longest ski run in the world, the 16km Sarenne which takes about 1½ hours to ski.
Alpe d'Huez boasts glacier skiing on the Sarenne Glacier. The glacier is accessed by both an extension of the Marmottes gondola and by the Pic Blanc cable car. Less confident skiers return to mid-mountain from the glacier by lift. But for those with more experience, the challenging Tunnel Run down the front face or the infamous 16km Sarenne run will both take skiers back down to join the rest of the lift system.
Rated as an excellent resort for all levels of skier and boarders there are 38 green slopes and 31 blue as well as two protected areas for beginners. Intermediates have 33 red slopes to choose from and can also enjoy night skiing on the floodlit slope and a beginner snowpark. There are 16 black runs, a boardercross, a snowpark specifically for experienced freestyle skiers and more than 20 high altitude off-piste trails.
This really is a resort with something to offer everyone.
Our suppliers have been chosen for their expertise and friendliness, and to ensure you get the very best quality equipment in resort. Pre-book directly with us and you could save up to 25% on the price you would pay in resort.
Prices for 2011/12 season. Call us now on 0844 557 3119 to pre-book.
| Adult Silver | Cost |
| Skis only | £81 |
| Boots only | £26 |
| Skis & boots | £107 |
| Snowboard only | £98 |
| Snowboard & boots | £115 |
| Adult Gold | |
| Skis only | £102 |
| Boots only | £33 |
| Skis & boots | £126 |
| Adult Platinum | |
| Skis only | £117 |
| Boots only | £33 |
| Skis & boots | £141 |
| Child Bronze (3-6 years) | |
| Skis & boots (incl helmet) | £62 |
| Child Silver (7-13 years) | |
| Skis & boots (incl helmet) | £81 |
| Snowboard & boots (incl helmet) | £91 |
| Helmet hire | £17 |
6 day lift passes can be pre-booked at the following prices for 2011/12 season;
Adult - £198
Adult 65-71 years - £149
Child 5 - 12 years - £149
Please see below for a selection of Alpe d'Huez's ski schools
ESF Alpe d'Huez: (www.esf-alpedhuez.com)
Local branch of the French Ski School - private and group lessons, adults and children from 2 1/2 - 5 in their creche and from 4 in the Club Piou Piou. With or without lunch in all cases.
Masterclass Ski School (www.masterclass.f9.co.uk)
Tiny independent ski school in Alpe d'Huez with British instructors. Private or group lessons available.
Stance Snow School (www.stance-snow.com)
Small school offering private instruction only.
