It was a very popular choice in 1997 - why?
- Highest skiing making for a snow sure resort.
- Only one hour transfer.
- Tree lined runs down to the pretty village of Vujarny over 294km of runs.
- Beautiful skating rink, centrally located.
- Skiing almost from the door, superb food by English chefs, good dance facilities.
- Christmas day special theme party and we invite you to exchange gifts (£5) with the secret Santa.
- Dancing every night with Jive, Blues, Tango, Salsa, lessons for beginners and dancers at all levels.
- Private designated dance lesson area, with a bar waiter/waitress for dance lesson sessions.
- A private designated area in the bar for socialising and dancing.
Alpe d’Huez (and you pronounce the Z) forms part of the fabulous Grandes Rousses ski area; combining the resorts of Alpe d’Huez, Auris-en-Oisans, Huez-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas into one giant heavenly playground.
Set in an area of 10000 hectares, Alpe d'Huez has 249kms of pisted runs to explore and infinite off-piste possibilities, so you will find terrain to suit everyone here. From its highest point, Pic Blanc (3330m), you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama over the Ecrins National Park, La Grave, La Meije, Les Deux Alpes and Mont Blanc itself, before skiing the 2230m of vertical drop down to L’Enversin d’Oz at 1100m.
As we are staying in the main station, we will get the best choice of skiing as its central location in the ski area allows easy access to all levels of runs. The resort offers the lower level runs that everyone can enjoy and culminating in the advanced level skiing off Pic Blanc.
The resort is recommended for Skiers and Snowboarders of all levels and is ideal for families and includes free ski guiding
SKI PACKS
| Full Area 6 Day Pass: | £189 |
| Standard Ski Hire: | £42 |
| Silver Ski Hire: | £68 |
| Gold Ski Hire: | £87 |
| Ski Boots Hire: | £10 |
| Snow Board & Boots Hire: | £97 |
| Collective Ski Lessons: | £128 |
| Ski Carriage: | £21 |
HOTEL OVERVIEW
• excellent location
• large restaurant with great views
• south-facing sun terrace
Spaces available 147
Best position in resort! Great ski-in, ski-out ClubHotel with first rate facilities.
For ski lovers, the ClubHotel Beausoleil's position just can't be beaten. It's located at the top of the village and has total ski convenience - you click on your skis right outside the front door and ski away to a choice of 5 different lifts, all within 250m! The main village centre is 300m away and there are numerous shops, cafes and restaurants close by.
This ClubHotel has good in-house facilities, there's a large restaurant with great views over the slopes, a bar with satellite television and a comfortable lounge with internet facility. Out front there's also a large, south-facing terrace which is a great pit stop to grab lunch and some sun. The hotel bedrooms are comfortable and welcoming. All have views of the slopes and some have a balcony.
• Large lounge with satellite TV
• Internet Facilities
• South facing terrace
• Restaurant
• In house ski and boot hire
• Popular Bar
• Doorstep skiing
RESORT OVERVIEW
Alpe d'Huez & Its SurroundingsWelcome to Alpe d'Huez
Lying at 1869 meters above sea level at the centre of the Oisans, Alpe d’Huez is the main resort in the Grandes Rousses Massif. Split into a number of sectors or ‘quartiers’ Alpe d’Huez is a thriving year round resort with a steady community of 1700 permanent residents. The main quartiers are Quartier des Vieil Alpe, Quartier des Bergers and Quartier des Jeux. Quartier des Vieil Alpe is the oldest sector and is fairly quiet and residential. It is the most charming part of Alpe d’Huez however, retaining many of its original buildings. A wander round its little back streets is worthwhile and there are number of traditional family-run restaurants. Quartier des Jeux is the main ‘centre ville’ and the place to head for bars, shops and restaurants. Quartier Bergers is the most modern part of town and also contains its fair share of places to eat, drink and shop. Accommodation here is mainly self-catered apartments.
Nearby Huez is the original village of the resort. At an altitude of 1450m it overlooks the Sarenne gorge. A quaint mountain village, it has a labyrinth of tiny alleys, the historic Roman church of St Anne as well as a number of shops and bars, a bookshop and a cyber café. Access to the main resort of Alpe d’Huez takes just 5 minutes via the Télévillage cable car.
The snowy slopes of
Alpe d'Huez
Named "L'Ile au Soleil" (Island of the Sun) Alpe d’Huez sits in a large south west facing bowl on a high plateau ensuring great weather and lots of sunshine. Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year you would have to be very unlucky to go home without a tan!
It is as a ski resort that Alpe d’Huez is best known; covering an area of 10,000 hectares the domain boasts 249km of linked pistes spanning an altitude range of 2,230m. The Sarennes ski run, the world’s longest at 16km, joins the Pic Blanc to the Sarenne Gorge. As well as being the starting point for many off-piste itineraries it can also be skied by moonlight, as part of a monthly organized excursion. Pic Blanc (3330m), the highest point of the ski area, offers breathtaking views of the Alps including Mont Blanc, Mont Cervin and the Meije. On a clear day a fifth of France can be seen from this point. However, its not all about the skiing; to read more about Alpe d'Huez winter events and activities please see our Winter Guide.
With the expanses of the Ecrin National Park and the villages of the Oisans on its doorstep Alpe d’Huez is a paradise for summer visitors as well. There is a multitude of activities on offer such as walking, climbing, rafting, horse riding and more; but it is the mountain biking for which the region is most renowned. With 140 miles of marked routes Alpe d’Huez is one of the legendary mountain biking sites of Europe. Cross country, downhill, regular competitions and the world’s longest downhill route (20 miles) make this the ultimate destination for anyone with a passion for mountain biking. To read more about what Alpe d'Huez is like during the warmer months please see our Summer Guide to the resort.
The gruelling 21 Bends
The famous 21 bends of the road up to Alpe d’Huez provide one of the most challenging stages of the Tour de France. Over a distance of 14km the cyclists will climb 3670ft on an average 7.9% incline. Alpe d’Huez and the Oisans area is a mecca for cyclists of all standards, many of whom will attempt the challenge – each day in the summer an average of 1000 cyclists climb the 21 bends.
Unique in Europe is the Poutran International Equestrian Training Centre. Studies show that 3 weeks training at altitude will significantly improve a racehorse’s performance and stamina. At an altitude of 6562ft Alpe d’Huez has a one of a kind training facility; international champions from the worlds of show jumping, steeple chase and endurance riding have visited here to reap the benefits.
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