Ski Alpe d’Huez
Enjoy the
Grandes Rousses Massif and Pic Blanc at 3330m
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Alpe d’Huez ski resort
If you wish to ski the longest black run in Europe head
to Alpe d’Huez and the 16kms, ‘La Sarenne’. You’ll have to be an
advanced skier to start the run and also to finish it as there are no
exit routes on the way down! Should your intentions be a little less
ambitious the 39 green runs of Alpe d’Huez should meet your needs.
Alpe d’Huez is one of the top five alpine resorts in
France and an ideal resort for skiers and snowboarders of every level.
Set against the back drop of the impressive scenery of the Grandes
Rousses Mountains, it boasts an excellent snow record and weather
conditions. There are now some 700 snow canons ensuring that the season
is long and skiing is as uninterrupted as possible.
Alpe d’Huez is one of the highest resorts in the Southern
Alpes at an altitude of 1860m. It is served by 240 km of pistes with 88
inter-linked lifts. The Pic Blanc cable car takes you to the
breathtaking Pic Blanc Glacier at 3330m, the start point for a number of
off-piste itineraries as well as ‘La Sarenne’. A large viewing platform
allows you to enjoy the magnificent panorama before setting out on one
of the 19 black runs and some of the most testing terrain in France.
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Skiing
 For
beginners this is an ideal resort with the wide gentle lower slopes
providing 39 confidence boosting green runs. The local ski schools have
an unrivalled reputation in giving novices the best possible start.
Intermediates and snowboarders can enjoy the 32 blue runs
as well as 28 more challenging reds with fantastic excursions to the
satellite villages of Auris-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Vilard
Reculas. For diehards who can’t get enough in daylight hours
there is now floodlit skiing on ‘Le Signal’
For snow-boarders there are usually bubble or chair lifts available and a good snow park has been built in the main bowl which attracts some high level competitions throughout the season.
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Alpe d’Huez is one of the top five alpine resorts in France and an ideal resort for skiers and snowboarders of every
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Summer
in Bourg d’Oisans |
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The Tour de France |
Cycling and Mountain Biking |
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Walking and Hiking |
Fishing, Sailing, White Water Rafting |
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Prices
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Low Season
from £375 per
week
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High Season from £625
per week
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Peak Weeks up to £1295 per week
Weekends, Short stays, 10 or 11 day stays all available. Pricing is for a maximum of 8 people and does not include cleaning and bed linen hire. A small supplement
is payable for parties of more than 8.
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Alpe d’Huez is one of the top five alpine resorts in
France and an ideal resort for skiers and snowboarders of every level. |
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‘The
Granary House & The Stable House’
'The Granary House’ and ‘The Stable House’ have been lovingly renovated to provide two stunning homes in the centre of Bourg d’Oisans, just 20 minutes from the snow sure resort of Alpe d’Huez and an
hour from Grenoble airport. Combining 19th century French tradition with modern spacious living this luxury self-catering accommodation provides a true home from home. These neighboring houses have been finished to a
very high standard with Leather sofas, Flat screen TVs to enjoy the Xbox and extensive DVD Libraries, all mod-cons in the kitchen, high quality mattresses and feather pillows and luxury bathrooms. The Granary House
will comfortably accommodate up to 10 people and The Stables up to 12 people.
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'The Granary House Layout & Features'
Ground Floor – Kitchen / Diner / Living Room (approx 32m2)
- Entrance hall
- Kitchen area with full size cooker and ceramic hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster etc
- 2 folding dining tables, each seating 6, 10 chairs
- Three large sofas
- Flat screen TV for DVDs with extensive DVD Library
- Large selection of books and board games
1st Floor – Bedrooms and bathroom
- Double Bedroom (approx 3.5m x 2.7m)
- Twin Room. Two single beds (not bunks) (approx 3.5m x 2.7m)
- Family Bathroom and separate toilet
2nd Floor – Bedrooms and bathroom
- King Size Bedroom (approx 3.9m x 3.2m)
- Twin Room. Two single beds (not bunks) (approx 3.3m x 2.9m)
- Shower Room with toilet
Top Floor – Mezzanine (approx 26m2)
- Second living area or bedroom 5 with double sofa bed
- Two comfortable chairs
- Small TV and XBox with great choice of games
Maximum Sleeping for 10 people
- 3 x double inc sofa bed on top floor and 4 x single
- cot and highchair for baby available on request
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'Stable House Layout & Features'
Ground Floor – Kitchen / Diner (approx 45m2)
- full size cooker and ceramic hob
- large fridge/freezer
- dishwasher
- microwave, kettle, toaster etc
- 3 metre pine dining table with seating for 12
- Downstairs shower room, toilet and basin
1st Floor – Living Room (approx 45m2)
- 2 x full size leather sofas
- 1 x full size leather sofa bed that converts to quality double bed
- 2 x leather comfortable chairs
- Flat screen TV for DVDs and extensive DVD Library
- X-box with great choice of games
- Large selection of books and board games
- Balcony
2nd Floor – Bedrooms
- Double Bedroom (approx 3.4m x 2.9m)
- Flexi Room (approx 3.7m x 3.2m). Two single beds that convert to 1 x King Size bed (a thick mattress cover ensures
no join can be felt). Single or King bedding supplied as requested
- Bunk Room (approx 3m x 3m). Two sets of bunk beds to sleep 4
- Family Bathroom and toilet
Top Floor
- King Size Bedroom (approx 4.1m x 3m)
- En Suite bathroom and toilet
Maximum Sleeping for 12, recommended max 10 adults
- 4 x double inc sofa bed and 4 x single or
- 3 x double inc sofa bed and 6 x single
- cot and highchair for baby available on request
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All Bedding is 100% cotton and there is a
mixture of feather and synthetic pillows as well as duvets and an
additional blanket for each bed.
Two hairdryers, iron and ironing board at each house |
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"Plenty of high-altitude, snow-sure skiing from before Christmas until
after Easter”
“Recommended for skiing for all standards, snowboarding, off-piste,
family, cross-country, eating out”
Ski Club of Great Britain |
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Activities for non-skiers or just for a change!
 In
resort there is an Olympic Size Ice Rink, indoor and outdoor swimming
(heated, of course!) and a fully equipped sports centre with tennis,
aerobics, squash courts, table tennis, gymnasium and a fantastic
climbing wall. For some great outdoor fun how about sending the
kids down the toboggan run! For something a little more unusual
try the Ice Driving school or Quad Biking, offering biking on
challenging snow circuits, guided quad bike tours of the resort, ice-karting
or ice-driving initiation and sliding training. Or for the
incredibly brave how about climbing ice waterfalls!
Flying high!
 Paragliding
courses for beginners, tandem jumps and advanced courses all available.
For a unique view of the Grandes Rousses Mountains take a helicopter
trip and go home with a very special video and some stunning holiday
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Staying in Bourg d’Oisans
For those looking for a more peaceful end to the day, or a more authentic French experience staying in Bourg d’Oisans offers a perfect solution for
your ski holiday. You’ll be sharing the bars and restaurants with the French locals as well as other tourists ‘in the know’. Expect a little less English speaking, a lot more value for money and a much
quieter night.
Both houses offer a very spacious and relaxing environment. Ideal for family groups who need quality time to wind down or time for the children to
rest and recuperate, as well as for groups that simply don’t want the cramped conditions often associated with staying in a ski resort.
There is ample free parking by ‘The Granary House’ and ‘The Stable House’ and because it’s centrally located it benefits from
snow clearing by the local snow ploughs. The route to Alpe d’Huez is 14km and takes about 20 minutes, travelling up the road made famous by the Tour de France. There is plenty of centrally located free
parking in Alpe d’Huez when you arrive. If some of your party are ready to come home early or you want to head up the mountain after them there is a regular bus service between Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez. |
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Testimonials
"This is a beautifully renovated spacious home. The decor is modern but still boasts the 19thcentury stone work to the kitchen/diner area. The house was clean and fully equipped with ample modern
facilities, including a large flat screen TV, DVD player with even a few films to entertain. " more...
"I can HIGHLY recommend this accommodation on all levels. It’s VERY well finished, clean, warm and cosy to boot. It had everything described and even though we had a large group, there was still plenty
of space.." more
"Well we had a lovely holiday in the granary house. The house was splendid
and the snow was great." more
"What a perfect place. Really close to the bars and restaurants but comfortable enough to happily have a few quiet evenings in after a day in the
saddle. We expect to be back with a bigger group when the Stables is finished" more
"We passed an excellent week, the house is inspired, and superb." more
"What a lovely new rental accommodation.
There were nine of us. Eight adults and one child. The accommodation was more than ample for us with 4 bedrooms, a super sized lounge and a spacious Dining area,
All new fittings including a TV for the use of an X-box (which kept the boys happy). " more
"In summary we had a great stay in the house and a fantastic week of skiing with 6 days of brilliant sunshine! " more
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