Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa
Timeless alpine elegance and family warmth in the heart of Alpe d’Huez
Discover the Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa, a four-generation family-run haven nestled at 1,830 metres in Alpe d’Huez.
Their 77 rooms, 18 suites, two mini lofts, one loft, and two chalets blend warm, cosy alpine style with elegant copper touches and stunning panoramic views. Designed to accommodate all generations, each space offers comfort and flexibility, with modern amenities and exceptional service. Wake up to a generous breakfast featuring fresh, local, and seasonal produce - an essential start to your day against the backdrop of magnificent mountains.
Culinary delights await at their three restaurants, including La Ferme d’Hubert, where sustainable gastronomy celebrates the rich terroir of Isère through Alpine-inspired dishes crafted from local gardens, lakes, and pastures. For lighter moments, enjoy their bar and the wood-and-glass chalets on the terrace, evoking the traditional Savoyard mazots, for a cosy, gourmet experience.
Relaxation takes centre stage at the Spa des Alpes, a serene retreat made of wood and stone offering an exclusive Alpinothérapie® experience. With a wellness area open year-round and treatments designed to harmonise body and spirit, it is the perfect sanctuary for rejuvenation.
Located just an hour from Grenoble and surrounded by vast open spaces, the hotel also caters to professionals with flexible seminar spaces and facilities. Whether visiting for adventure, rest, or business, Grandes Rousses blends tradition, nature, and refined comfort for an unforgettable stay in the Alps.
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Ski Hire nearby
Ski Hire in Alpe d’Huez
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Les Bergers
Ski & Snowboard Rental Close to Marmottes Ski Lift & Bergers Residence. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Jeannot Sport
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.
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Huez Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Huez Sports store!
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L'Eclose
Ski & Snowboard Rental in the Centre of l'Eclose Area of Alpe d'Huez. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Altitude Sports Eclose
Phillippe welcomes you to the ski hire store in the L'eclose area of Alpe d'Huez.
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Henri Sports I Rond Point
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports Rond Point store!
Ski Schools nearby
Ski School Lessons in Alpe d’Huez
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Group ski lessons
This ski school is part of the prestigious Ecole du Ski Français. With schools throughout France in all major resorts, they are one of the best known and well-trusted ski schools in the Alps.
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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school is part of the prestigious Ecole du Ski Français. With schools throughout France in all major resorts, they are one of the best known and well-trusted ski schools in the Alps.
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Private ski lessons
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.
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Group ski lessons
This small independent ski school is dedicated to ensuring it students make real progress in a friendly environment with easy free flowing dialogue between teacher and student.
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Private ski lessons
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.
Villas nearby
Villas in Alpe d'Huez
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Les Gentianes Townhouse
Holiday apartment for weekly rental in the Alps
Hotels nearby
Hotels in Alpe d'Huez
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L'Ours Blanc Apartment Residence
This charming residence features warm wood décor and offers superb mountain views over the Massif de l'Oisans.
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Le Pic Blanc Hotel
A stylish four-star chalet hotel in Alpe d’Huez offering spacious rooms.
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Les Bergers Apartment Residence
Situated in the Les Bergers district, this recently refurbished Pierre & Vacances residence offers a wide selection of apartments in various sizes.
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Royal Ours Blanc Hotel
Enjoy warm hospitality and modern comforts at this four-star boutique hotel in the heart of Alpe d’Huez. Unwind in the spa, relax in the bar, and take in the sweeping mountain views.
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Chamois d'Or Hotel
Stay in refined comfort at the Hôtel Au Chamois d’Or in Alpe d’Huez.
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Daria-I Nor Hotel
An elegant five-star retreat in the heart of Alpe d’Huez, Daria-I Nor offers refined comfort.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Alpe d’Huez
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ESF ski touring
Are you looking to get into ski touring but don't know where to start? This ski school offers a friendly and safe environment to learn and progress.
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ESF Family
Looking for an activity for the whole family this winter? This ski school has you covered.
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ESF Snowshoe Walks
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Alpe d'Huez trails this winter with a qualified instructor.
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Biathlon Activity
Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!
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Winter and Summer Paragliding
You'll be sure to enjoy some amazing views and an experience like no other!
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Second Souffle Equestrain Centre
For everything horse related, you'll find a wide range of activities here for all ages in both summer and winter.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Alpe d’Huez
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La Folie Douce Petite Cuisine Restaurant
This great value self-service restaurant adjoins the Folice Douce and is situated at the top of the Marmottes lift.
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L'Authentique Restaurant
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".
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Chamois d'Or Restaurant
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.
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Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant
French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
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Le Genepi Restaurant
Serving modern French brasserie cuisine in a lovely setting, this is a popular restaurant to try good-quality French cuisine in Alpe d'Huez.
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Au Grenier Restaurant
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.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Alpe d’Huez
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La Folie Douce
With food, live entertainment and music.
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Prosneige Bar Cafe
Making skiing easy, this is your one stop shop for your ski hire, ski lessons and lunch or an après-ski beer and snack with the family.
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Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant
French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
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Smithy's Tavern
Friendly staff and great food make this a favourite place to head to after a long tough day on the slopes.
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New Sphere Bar
Sphere is a cosy and friendy little bar that is a great place to relax once you've come down from the mountain. With comfy sofas and a huge flat screen TV, you can catch up with friends over a couple of beers and some bar snacks.
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Le Sporting Nightclub
Bar, restaurant and nightclub all rolled in to one great place. With plenty of glitter balls and live DJs on the decks, this is a place to enjoy some après on the terrace or a late night of dancing.
Sights nearby
Sights in Alpe d'Huez
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Notre Dame des Neiges Church
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).
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Espace Patrimone
This museum showcases the lives, tools and exploits of miners between the 12th to 14th centuries.
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Brandes Archaeological Site
The highest medieval village in Europe (XII-XIV) related to the operation of a silver mine.
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Maison du Bouquetin, Allemont
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.
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Bourg d'Oisans Museum
Located in the attic of the church of Bourg d'Oisans and is accessed by a building to the left of the church.
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Grotte de Glace
Winter ice caves with sculptures that change every year.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Alpe d'Huez
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Golf Course de l'Alpe d'Huez
Golf de l'Alpe d'Huez is open every day throughout the summer. The 9-hole golf course is accompanied by a large driving range, pro-shop and a clubhouse serving snacks and drinks.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Alpe d'Huez
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Telecentre Ski Pass Office
This lift pass office is located near the Office de Tourisme (the Tourist Office), right in the heart of Alpe d'Huez.
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L'Eclose Ski Pass Office
Situated next to the ESF office, this lift pass office is at the top of the Eclose chairlift across the piste from the Centre Notre Dame.
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Rond Point des Pistes Ski Pass Office
Situated up at the top end of resort, at the bottom of the slopes, is Alpe d'Huez's recently refurbished head lift pass office.
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Les Bergers Ski Pass Office
This lift pass office is located at the top of the Les Bergers chairlift, on the first floor of the Les Bergers commercial centre, 'Centre Commercial Les Bergers'.
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Oz-Vaujany Ski Pass Office
Located in the same building as the tourist office and the ESF ski school meeting point. You can buy your lift passes in person in both summer and winter.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Alpe d'Huez
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Alpe d'Huez
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”.
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Oz en Oisans
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.
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Vaujany
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.