CHILDREN
The "Les Eterlous" nursery and kindergarten offers ski lessons and childcare to children aged 4 years and over, and the "Les Crapouilloux" nursery for children aged between 2 and 5 years offers an introduction to skiing to children aged 4 and over.
For children aged 4 years and over, the ESF French Ski School offers ski tuition as well as a kindergarten.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
As one of the resorts which make up the Grandes Rousses ski domaine, Alpe d'Huez offers skiers access to an impressive 250km of slopes, suitable for skiers of all abilities.
THE AREA
As well as offering excellent skiing opportunities, Alpe-d'Huez also boasts great evening entertainment, including nightclubs, a range of pubs and local restaurants, as well as cinemas and shops.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Alpe d'Huez can be easily reached by coach or taxi from Grenoble train station (70km). Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for anyone who would prefer to let the train take the strain this winter, so contact our UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111 for more details and prices.
Alpe-d'Huez is a well-equipped resort, and has all necessary amenities, including local shops, a range of restaurants, banks and a post office and a doctors.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the local Tourist Office.
As Europe's highest mountain range, the Alps offer visitors to the region a wide range of wildlife, flowers and plants which can be discoverd by taking a mountain walk through breathtaking scenery.
Visitors can also discover the region's many small villages with colourful histories whilst revitalising themselves in the fresh mountain air.
In winter, those who prefer not to ski can try a wide range of other activities, such as snowmobile driving, ice skating, dog-sledding, and snowshoeing.
Train stations: Grenoble, Gap, Montdauphin/Guillestre. Airports: Grenoble, Marseille, Toulon, Nice.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
LES GRANDES ROUSSES is made up of the following resorts: Alpe d'Huez, Vaujany, Auris & Oz en Oisans, Villard Reculas.
* High, sunny, south-facing slopes.
* Efficient gondola links between satellite resorts and Alpe d'Huez.
* Longest descent in France (16km).
* Excellent off-piste snowboarding.
Height: 1250m-3350m.
The ski domain covers 238km of slopes, has approx 85 ski lifts and 700 snow cannons.
Lift pass prices (all 6 days and include access to Palais des Sports): 210 euros/adult, 158 euros/children aged 5-12 years inclusive and senior citizens aged 65-71 years inclusive, free for children under 5 years and senior citizens over 71 years.
