#Grenoble
Winter sports; In the mountains; Among nature
Alpe d’Huez ski resort is a particularly sunny ski resort in the French Alps with over 300 days of sunshine per year which has earned its nickname « Ile au soleil » (island in the sun)! Alpe d’Huez at an altitude of 1860 m, offers a magnificent view over the famous peaks of the Oisans region: the Meije, the Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles d’Arves. Alpe d’Huez is a top destination for all ski and snowboard fans, with an altitude drop of over 2200m, and a choice of over 250 km of ski slopes.
Dog sledding, Snow-shoeing, Snowmobiling, Snowscootering, Ski joëring, Speed riding, ice driving, skating, "In Vertigo", "X-Fly", Ice laser game, 2 heated pools (1 outdoor pool heated to 28°C), Palais des Sports (sporting & cultural activities)
Notre-Dame des Neiges Church, The Ecrins national park, Museum of Huez and Oisans
The Pic Blanc, Mineral and Alpine museum at Bourg d’Oisans, archeological site of Brandes
Ski area : Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine
Minimum altitude : 1130m - Maximum altitude : 3330 m
135 slopes, 250km : 42 green, 37 blue, 39 red, 17 black
84 ski lifts
Sarenne ski slope : longest black run in Europe (16km), 2 snow parks, ski cross
Tourist office - Maison de L’Alpe - Place Paganon - 38750 L’Alpe d’Huez
ESF - French ski school - Tel. 04 76 80 31 69 - Fax. 04 76 80 49 33 – info@esf-alpedhuez.com
CHILDREN
French ski school 'Chalet des Enfants': An area of 250 sqm, dedicated to skiing, games and creative activities, taking up to 45 children aged from two and a half. The children are also introduced to the mountain environment and at the end of the week, come away with their medal for skiing and a little book about life in the mountains.
The Piou Piou Club, next to the child-minding chalet, houses 2 magic carpets and a snow-rope.
Information and prices with the ESF (sli school)
