L'Ours Blanc Residence - 1 Bedroom Apartment

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Huez Sports store!

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day. 

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports Les Bergers store!

Cyril and Isabelle welcome you to their store, which is at the bottom of the runs in the shopping centre in Les Bergers. They promise all the best advice, skills, quality equipment and a personal service.

This ski hire shop is situated in the heart of Alpe d'Huez close to the Telecentre mid station that runs up to the Rond Point des Pistes and just down from the Belle Aurore Hotel on the Route du Signal. 

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the NetSki Les Bergers store!

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.

Oli Sebbar is a certified ski instructor in France and New Zealand. He loves sharing his passion and knowledge of the mountains and will help you understand and learn how to deal with different types of snow conditions you may encounter while riding on piste and off-piste.

Enjoy a truly tailor-made experience with private ski or snowboard lessons, designed to suit your needs and pace. Whether it’s your first time on the slopes, a refresher to brush up on skills, or a boost to gain confidence on steeper runs or off-piste terrain, private tuition offers focused, one-on-one instruction.

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.

With over 30 years of experience teaching skiing and snowboarding across the French Alps, their mission is to help you make the most of every moment on snow.

This small independent ski school is dedicated to ensuring its students make real progress in a friendly environment with easy free flowing dialogue between teacher and student.

Step away from the bustle of the ski slopes and try your hand at biathlon, a brilliant winter adventure that mixes cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting. It is an exciting blend of endurance and focus, and it suits mixed groups beautifully. With adapted equipment and clear guidance, it is accessible to absolute beginners as well as those keen to push themselves a little.

Discover a brilliant line-up of family activities in Alpe d’Huez, perfect for bringing everyone together on the snow. Whether your crew loves a challenge, prefers shared adventures or wants to try something completely new, there is an experience for every age and level.

Discover the freedom of ski touring and explore the quieter side of Alpe d’Huez, where wide-open landscapes, peaceful summits and fresh air set the tone. With friendly, uncompetitive groups and routes for every level, you can take things at your own pace and enjoy the mountains in a whole new way.

Strap on your snowshoes and explore the winter trails of Alpe d’Huez with a qualified instructor, discovering the mountains at a slower pace and in complete tranquillity. Snowshoe walks are suitable for all ages and require only a basic level of fitness, making them perfect for families, mixed groups, or anyone looking for a peaceful winter escape. Each outing is rated by difficulty, allowing you to choose the walk that best suits your group.

You'll be sure to enjoy some amazing views and an experience like no other!

Situated in the heart of the main street (Avenue Les Jeux) is the patinoire (ice rink) – in the middle of town underneath the shadow of the Royal Ours Blanc Hotel.

This great value self-service restaurant adjoins the Folice Douce and is situated at the top of the Marmottes lift. 

Located at the Chamois d'Or hotel, right at the bottom of the pistes, this restaurant serves traditional gourmet French cuisine with a modern twist and made using local ingredients.

Just on the outskirts of the centre of Alpe d'Huez this restaurant has traditional charm, with a wood fired oven and seating for up to about 40 people.

Situated within the Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa in Alpe d’Huez, L'Espérance offers a warm and inviting dining experience centred on sharing and authenticity. 

Tex-Mex favourites, grilled meats and generous desserts make this a great dinner spot. Freshly made burgers are a firm favourite, with veggie options and all the trimmings. There’s a lively atmosphere with live music and DJs throughout the season.

Dine in or on the sun terrace, and choose from a selection of Italian and local French dishes like their "Tartiflette Valdotaine" or the "Lasagne au Reblochon".

High above the slopes of Alpe d’Huez, La Folie Douce turns après-ski into a spectacular celebration of music, dance, and mountain spirit.

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun. 

Nestled right on the slopes, Prosneige Bar Café offers a unique ski-side experience in Alpe d'Huez. Perfect for families, friends, and solo skiers alike, it’s the ideal spot to take a break, refuel, and soak up the alpine atmosphere.

Smithy’s Bar is a true Alpe d’Huez classic - a lively spot that promises great food, great music, and great company. Whether you’re here on a family holiday and need food the kids will love, catching that must-see sports event, or planning dinner for two or thirty, Smithy’s can do it all. The menu is packed with crowd-pleasing favourites, while the bar serves up delicious cocktails, crafty beers, and good vibes from the first sip.

Welcoming and friendly bar, located in the centre of resort and close to the telecentre mid-station, it couldn't be easier to access from anywhere in the resort, or on your way down from the mountain.

Open all winter from the beginning of December until the slopes close in April, this club opens its doors at midnight and lets you party through until the small hours!

This church's architecture, stained glass windows and organ are great works of art. Come to see them! The church is open every day. The museum of Huez and Oisansalso organises free visit once weekly all year round (rendezvous on the church square).

This museum showcases the lives, tools and exploits of miners between the 12th to 14th centuries.

The highest medieval village in Europe (XII-XIV) related to the operation of a silver mine.

The ibex, a typical animal of the Alps fauna which was on the brink of extinction at the end of the 19th century, is now being reintroduced in different parts of the Alps.

Located in the attic of the church of Bourg d'Oisans and is accessed by a building to the left of the church.

Winter ice caves with sculptures that change every year.

Set at around 1,800m at the top of the world-famous Tour de France climb of the 21 bends, Alpe d’Huez is a large south-facing, purpose-built resort with a fantastic record for both snow and sunshine. Often sitting above the clouds, Alpe d’Huez is referred to by the locals as “Ile du Soleil” or “Island in the Sun”.

The ski station of Oz en Oisans is a small, purpose-built, primarily north-facing resort set at 1,650m, above the tiny village of Oz. Built around the two main lifts serving Oz, the town centre consists of several purpose-built apartment blocks and chalets.

Vaujany is a charming alpine village set at 1,250m with stunning views and a blend of traditional and modern Alpine architecture. Connected to the Grande Domaine ski area by the Vaujany-Alpette cable car, it offers chalets, hotels and apartments close to lifts and village facilities. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful base with a few good restaurants and bars, while the nearby town of Bourg d’Oisans provides all the essentials just a short drive away.