Huez

Huez

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Huez		L'Alpe d'Huez at 1.5 km
Insee code	38191		La Garde at 1.6 km
Postcode	38750		Villard-Reculas at 2.4 km
Latitude	45.0811640		Le Bourg-d'Oisans at 3.9 km
Longitude	6.0578190		Auris at 4.4 km
Altitude	From 1024 to 3081 meters		Allemond at 5.8 km
Surface	14.16 km²		Oulles at 6 km
Population	1400 inhabitants		Villard-Reymond at 6.1 km
Density	98 inhabitants/km²		Oz at 6.6 km
National labels			Le Freney-d'Oisans at 6.7 km
Chief town	Grenoble (at 60 km, 61 min)		Villard-Notre-Dame at 7 km
Department	Isère		Ornon at 7.1 km
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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In 1936 Alpe d'Huez takes off. Jean Pomagalski installed the 1st lift beam and the world mark with his invention the beginning of a great adventure, one that will see a small mountain village metamorphose into an international resort.

Alpe d'Huez has developed since that date to 1860 meters of altitude on the Massif des Grandes Rousses. It is located in the department of Isere (38) and more precisely Oisans.

Le Pic Blanc, highest peak at 3,330 meters, offers a panorama of the Ecrins National Park and its famous peaks: the rake, the Meije Muzelle, the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Belledonne and Mont Blanc. A landscape covering almost 1/5th of the French territory of Italy to the Massif Central.

• Center Our Lady of Snows:

• The entrance to the church is the throne where a choir organ original, hand-shaped stretched skyward. The 13 stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Gospel according to St. Mark, were made by the artist Arcabas. Guided tours are organized by the museum Huez and Oisans. Capacity: 600 seats.
• Information on +33 1 45 77 19 74.

• Museum Huez and Oisans:

• Permanent exhibition "A mining adventure: Huez and silver in the Middle Ages."
• Museum Huez and Oisans: +33 4 76 11 21 74 - email: musee@mairie-alpedhuez.fr

• Hobbies and activities:

• Driving on ice. Inside the station, the circuit on ice and flight school you discover the driving on snow and you hone in braking control slippage trajectories? Private lessons and group. This circuit of 826 meters, approved by the FFSA is also a place of special training for pilots and big tire companies.
• The Glide Madness Friday: Folie Gliss, they are devilish downhill on the trail of green Violets on gear worthy of Satan and Diabolo: the Airboard, an inflatable sled-like spacecraft, the snake gliss a succession of sleds that wriggle slipping, be the one, a stool for balance, and finally the snow Trikke, a happy mixture of cycling and skiing? What you a free session of cookware, and other races "Speed Party"! Every Friday from 10am to 16:45, to lift Poutran. Inquiries +33 4 76 80 37 38.
• Dog Sledding: A spirit far north! Walk the half-hour along the Rif Nel, at: Brandes loops or Poutran. Inquiries +33 6 03 65 15 61.
• Sarenne? In the moonlight? - Sarenne? By Night? : Evening "Sarenne Moonlight" or "by night" to the headlamp for good skiers and unusual. Unforgettable experience on the legendary track Sarenne lit only by the halo of the moon or the headlamp inside the mountain. Ascent to 3330 m with the last bucket of the Pic Blanc cable. Panoramic view of Mont Blanc, the Mont Ventoux, the Massif Central, Italy, Switzerland. Meals in a mountain refuge high mountain in the heart of Glacier Sarenne, before going 16 km down to where a bus Huez liaises to resort of Alpe d'Huez. Supervision and security guaranteed by qualified ski instructors and ski patrols.
• Sledding at night: Tuesdays and Thursdays on the track of the hill of the outbreak, sleds with brakes required (not included). Chairlift free with a valid Visalp.
• Ski Night: Tuesday and Thursday at the start of the track signal, discover the sensation of gliding at night on the track GST Eutelsat approved and informed.
• Ice cascades.
• Walk in caterpillar, snowmobiling.
• Carriage rides.
• Flying activities (hang gliding, microlight, paragliding ...).
• 2 swimming pools including a heated outdoor.
• An ice ...
• More than 26 activities in the sports stadium and convention ...

• In January: Film Festival Alpe d'Huez. This festival offers a selection of feature films made in comedy premiere national and a dozen short films.
• March: The Crystals of Oisans. This event brings children from 5 to 11 years from across the Oisans for a day of alpine competition on the slalom stadium.
• April: Festival of Comics. The realm of comic book was presented during three days with talented writers and artists who offer workshops for children.
• In April Mundialito. Futsall This tournament involves 16 teams representing each country for a mini World Cup.
• December: Weather Encounters Mountain. This appointment lighthouse tells the Weather in the presence of information specialists, communication, the mountain environment and meteorology.
• December: Trophée Andros. As it always has since its inception and with a desire to combine racing and technological innovation with respect for the planet, the Trophée Andros evolves and innovates to stay discipline's flagship sports car in France.

• Fine mountain villages: Auris en Oisans, Huez, Villard Reculas, Vaujany and Oz-en-Oisans.
• With the package stay 6 days, can see the ski resort of Les 2 Alpes for 2 days.

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Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 11°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 12°C

La Petite Taverne   8.5 Huez La Petite Taverne is happy to welcome you in the exceptional setting of the Alpe d'Huez! Discover a typical warm inside: woody dominant GameCafé friendly and terrace with magnificent... Located in Huez 33 € per person

L'Authentique   9.5 Huez THERE HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN - It is located near the resort of Alpe d'Huez, the Authentique restaurant invites you to share the culinary delights of the mountain. As the name suggests... Located in Huez 18 € per person

Casa Nostra   9.2 Vénosc Les Deux Alpes is the Casa Nostra restaurant opens its doors. Within a modern chalet-style and a warm and attentive service await you for your snack. In the kitchen, you will appreciate... Located 9.6 km from Huez 32 € per person

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Chalet Solneige     9.3 Vaujany Situated just outside of Vaujany in the heart of the French Alps, you will find the beautiful, restored chalet Solneige. A combination of comfortable and attractive rooms and apartments,... Located 7.6 km from Huez 82 € the double room

Le Manoir des Alberges     9.3 Uriage Fifteen minutes from downtown Grenoble, in the heart of Belledonne chain, Le Manoir des Alberges welcomes you in a warm and cosy atmosphere. Five De Luxe bedrooms fully equipped with... Located 19.7 km from Huez From 115 € to 135 € the double room

La grange     9.3 Herbeys Located 10 km from Grenoble in a village in the foothills of Belledonne. 2 km from Uriage 2 km from the Route Napoleon. Anne marie welcomes you in an old barn with lots of charm and... Located 21 km from Huez From 70 € to 80 € the double room

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Alpe d'huez, appartement 27 m²   10 L'Alpe d'Huez Studio 27 m² renovated autumn 2012, cabin (bunk bed), bedroom (double bed), living room (sofa bed couch 2p) kitchenette (fridge, oven, hob), bathroom, toilet, television, balcony ski... Located 110 m from Huez From 300 € to 690 € per week

Maison dans l'Oisans à 300 € /semaine   7.4   SPECIAL OFFER Le Bourg-d'Oisans Family house of 80 sqm, located between Grenoble and Briançon, 2 km from Bourg d'Oisans. In winter ski resorts (between 10 and 25 'drive), snowshoeing, hiking... In summer. -Walks in... Located 3.4 km from Huez From 300 € to 350 € per week

Appartement entièrement rénové en 2013 Le Bourg-d'Oisans Located in the center of Bourg d'Oisans with fenced yard and bicycle storage for 4 people view 6. On the ground floor of a charming house and in front of the tourist office (or WiFi... Located 3.5 km from Huez From 300 € to 500 € per week

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Camping le chateau de rochetaillée     9.2 Le Bourg-d'Oisans Oisans works lasting magic on all those who once sample its tender delights. Discover the wild nature reserve in the heart of the Ecrins National Park. Explore a land of contrast and... Located 5.5 km from Huez From 20 € to 35 € per day

Camping La Libellule     8.2 Le Bourg-d'Oisans Camping treed, quiet and relaxing with views of the summits of the Big Red on a farm: Bisons Sheep Horses, rental poneys. Electricité 6 and 10 A. Restrooms: 4 washbasins, 5 toilets,... Located 6.2 km from Huez 13 € per day

Champ du moulin     9.2 Vénosc A family run campsite in the Alps, mountains of the Oisan'S. You can walk from the campsite in the national ecrin's park. In winter, winter caravanning. There is a cable car to go skiing... Located 11.7 km from Huez

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Hôtel L'Ancolie      7.7 L'Alpe d'Huez Hotel L'Ancolie offers modern comfort and traditional style in the small and peaceful alpine village of Huez, which is 4 km from the Alpe d’Huez ski resort. The guest rooms are all... Located 40 m from Huez Room from 86 €

Le Castillan      8.4 L'Alpe d'Huez Set in the heart of the Alpes d'huez resort, this chalet-style hotel offers ski-to-door access. It is equipped with a wellness centre, a panoramic restaurant and a south facing terrace.... Located 1.3 km from Huez Room from 145 €

Le Chamois     5.6 L'Alpe d'Huez Free Parking, Restaurant, Bar, Family Rooms, Heating, Ski Storage, Packed Lunches, Indoor Swimming Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Sun Terrace, Fitness Centre, Tennis Court, Golf Course... Located 1.3 km from Huez Room from 106 €

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