Winter activities
250 km of trails to ski down
Set off on skis and explore the immensity! Our hotel close to the slopes opens the doors to a 10,000 hectare ski area with 250 km of pistes for all levels, 360° of emotion over a 2200 m vertical drop from the summit of the Pic Blanc (3,330 m) to the Enversin d'Oz (1,135 m).
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Winter activities
L'Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski
In the heart of the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, which includes 5 resorts and 2 villages, you will find the Sarenne piste, a mythical black piste which is the longest in Europe at 16 km, 1 snowpark, 1 boardercross, 1 night skiing piste, 1 slalom stadium, 2 protected areas reserved for beginners and 1 permanent 1,200 m toboggan run, not forgetting the 50 km of cross-country skiing pistes at the foot of the Grandes Rousses.
In the heart of Alpe d'Huez and close to the hotel, you can enjoy the open-air skating rink, the heated indoor swimming pool, the numerous activities offered by the Palais des Sports, an ultra-modern complex which allows you to practice tennis, squash, basketball, climbing, archery...
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Summer activities
Nature lovers' paradise
The resort at the foot of the Grandes Rousses, a stone's throw from the Meije and the Barre des Ecrins, offers a superb playground for lovers of fresh air, wide open spaces, thrills, sporting hikes and cultural activities.
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The station
300 days in the sun
Perched at an altitude of 1860m on a south-facing plateau, the resort is located on the former mountain pastures of the village of Huez. Renowned for its sunny climate, it has become a paradise for skiers, cyclists and hikers.
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