Espace Patrimone
This museum showcases the lives, tools and exploits of miners between the 12th to 14th centuries.
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Learn to cross-country ski or perfect your technique
Cross-country skiing offers a peaceful way to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Alps while getting a full-body workout. This ski school provides lessons every weekday morning, suitable for both adults and children, to help you master the graceful techniques of this sport. Setting off along marked trails, you can choose your pace – slow and relaxing or more energetic – as most routes are gently undulating and easy to navigate.
Lessons cater to beginners as well as more advanced skiers, making cross-country skiing an ideal activity for mixed groups, families, or anyone looking to enjoy the mountains off the main slopes. For those seeking a unique experience, private sessions can combine cross-country skiing with Biathlon, offering a fun introduction to this Olympic sport.
Additional adventures include Nordic Nights, a two-hour evening excursion to watch the sunset over Alpe d’Huez, finishing with a traditional French mountain snack, and Between Two Lakes, a scenic route across high-altitude plateaus from Lake Noir to Lake Besson, providing peaceful panoramas of the Belledonne range.
Cross-country skiing is easy to learn, great fun, and offers a wonderful way to explore the Alps at your own pace while enjoying the tranquillity and beauty of winter landscapes.
This museum showcases the lives, tools and exploits of miners between the 12th to 14th centuries.
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).
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.
Winter ice caves with sculptures that change every year.
Located in the attic of the church of Bourg d'Oisans and is accessed by a building to the left of the church.
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.
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".
French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
A reasonably priced restaurant serving typical French dishes with specialities such as Cassolette de St Jacques (scallop casserole) and medallion of veal with Beaufort cheese.
A popular, small restaurant offering modern French and international cuisine. With seating for only 27 covers, you'll want to book your table well in advance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You'll be sure to enjoy some amazing views and an experience like no other!
Open throughout the season you can enjoy this large outdoor swimming pool in the heart of Alpe d'Huez.
Find out all about what is happening in Allpe d'Huez and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.
See allLatest News & ReviewsAlpe d'Huez hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. In the winter, you can expect motor racing on ice, comedy festivals, ski races and various live music gigs. During the summer months, the focus turns to cycling with the Tour de France usually passing through town. The Megavalanche, a mass-start mountain bike race that draws thousands of MTB fans from around the world, takes place in July.
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