Moontain Hostel, Oz en Oisans
A new ski to the door, concept hostel offering a unique experience
This new generation hostel combines charm and innovation to bring you a personalised package. Situated on the ski slopes of Alpe d'Huez and surrounded by fir trees in the heart of Oz-en-Oisans, Moontain Hostel welcomes visitors of all ages from around the world in winter as well as summer in a green environment.
This concept hostel allows all guests to remain connected by offering an app where you can create your own events or follow Moontain's. In the hall, there's a large interactive screen with additional information about the resort. The hostel also offers a cashless payment system, where payments can be made by phone or through their app.
The hostel offers around 20 rooms of different varieties; shared, exclusive, or private. The rooms are all stylish, well furnished and the layout has been created to ensure peace and tranquillity.
- Shared rooms: a room to be shared with friends or other travellers. It is well equipped with 4-star bedding, each bed has a reading light, a blackout curtain, an electric socket and a USB socket.
- Premium shared rooms: blending design, comfort and conviviality, the five premium shared rooms have a terrace or balcony, desk and armchair and a private bathroom. This option is ideal if you want the affordable price of a shared room but want to share exclusively with friends and family.
- Exclusive rooms: these rooms offer a luxurious sleeping area as well as access to a stylish communal TV lounge area.
- Exclusive premium rooms: these rooms are ideal for couples with family or friends and meet the standards of a 4-star establishment. With 2 to 4 beds, most rooms have a terrace or balcony where you can enjoy incredible nights in an original setting.
You can also book your lift passes when you are booking your rooms.
The neighbourhood
Oz is a charming family resort labelled Green Station, an ecotourism label in France. The centre is reserved exclusively for pedestrians and all amenities are easily accessible. You can make the most of the mountain vibe.
The Bar
The bar is a great place to meet up after a day in the mountains to discuss adventures over a mulled wine or hot chocolate. In summer, there's a variety of fresh fruit juices and cocktails. In winter, as the bar is situated at the bottom of the ski slope, the exterior is open to the public for 'après-ski' fun.
The Restaurant
The restaurant offers specialities provided by small local producers and greengrocers. The breakfast buffet starts at 07:30 until noon so late risers won't miss out. There's a choice of cereals, jams, bread and hot drinks with orange juice as well as yoghurt and cold meats.
For lunch, you can opt for the hostel's a sandwich kit made of delicious fresh bread, good butter and local cold meats, that you can take away and enjoy on the mountain.
Dinner is served in the indoor and outdoor dining areas where you can sample local specialities like fondue, raclette or tartiflette.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Alpe d'Huez
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ESF Snowshoe Walks, Alpe d'Huez
Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Alpe d'Huez trails this winter with a qualified instructor.
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ESF ski touring, Alpe d'Huez
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, Alpe d'Huez
Looking for an activity for the whole family this winter? This ski school has you covered.
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Biathlon Activity, Alpe d'Huez
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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Alpine Classic Bikes
Spend your summer touring around the French Alps on a classic motorbike.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Alpe d'Huez
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La Folie Douce Fruitiere Restaurant
Smart mountain restaurant at 2300 metres at the top of the Mamrottes lift with sweeping views and an impressive sun terrace. Expect refined dishes made with local ingredients, from fresh fish and steaks to a gourmet beef burger with Beaufort cheese. Ideal for a long lunch before heading next door to the Folie Douce for après.
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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'Améthyste Restaurant
Michelin guide restaurant open to hotel guests and the public, serving culinary delights in an elegant dining environment.
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L'Empreinte Restaurant
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.
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Chalet du Pèr'Sillé Restaurant
Cosy and traditional restaurant with a typical mountain atmosphere. You'll enjoy the simple, local family-style dining, cooked in the restaurants signature style.
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La Ferme d'Hubert Restaurant
Situated within the Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa in Alpe d’Huez, La Ferme d’Hubert offers a dining experience that evolves throughout the day, blending authenticity with modern Alpine cuisine.
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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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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Au Dahu Grillé Restaurant
French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.
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Le Old Bar
What it lacks in size, it makes up for in ambience!
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L'Igloo Nightclub
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!
Sights nearby
Sights in Alpe d'Huez
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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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EDF Hydroelectric Museum
This museum houses permanent and temporary exhibitions about the production of electricity in the valley.
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Fauna Museum
Learn the secrets of the wildlife of the Oisans. Qualified staff leads this fun and realistic wildlife discovery, using interactive terminals offering a choice of virtual walks with activities featuring mountain fauna.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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'.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Alpe d'Huez
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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.
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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”.