Huez

Huez

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Huez		L'Alpe d'Huez at 3.7 km (7 min)
Insee code	38191		La Garde at 7 km (9 min)
Postcode	38750		Le Bourg-d'Oisans at 9.5 km (18 min)
Latitude	45.0811640		Auris at 13.5 km (28 min)
Longitude	6.0578190		Villard-Notre-Dame at 19 km (38 min)
Altitude	From 1024 to 3081 meters		Le Freney-d'Oisans at 19.3 km (31 min)
Surface	14.16 km²		Oulles at 19.4 km (37 min)
Population	1312 inhabitants		Vénosc at 21 km (40 min)
Density	94 inhabitants/km²		Mizoën at 23 km (38 min)
National labels			Mont-de-Lans at 25 km (41 min)
Chief town	Grenoble (at 60 km, 61 min)		Villard-Reymond at 25 km (49 min)
Department	Isère		Chantelouve at 26 km (53 min)
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.

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 25°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 22°C

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

Le Manoir des Alberges     9.5 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 68 € to 78 € the double room

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Maison dans l'Oisans à 300 € /semaine   7.6 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... Located 3.4 km from Huez 300 € per week

Le Sardonnier Oz Set in the heart of the French Alpes, we welcome you to Le Sardonnier in the picturesque mountain hamlet of Sardonne. With accomodation for up to 16 people en 4 comfortable bedrooms,... Located 4.4 km from Huez From 1200 € to 2300 € per week

Chalet for 4 persons Allemond Studio on the ground floor of a wooden chalet - ect..) BBQ terrace - private parking - Close to the ski slopes of the Alpe d'Huez - Oz and Vaujany stations 15 minutes. Summer bike (up... Located 5.8 km from Huez From 230 € to 320 € per week

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Camping le chateau de rochetaillée     9.4 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 18.90 € to 33.60 € per day

Camping La Libellule     8 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 12.50 € per day

Champ du moulin   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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Alp'azur      7.6 Huez Offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, this traditional chalet-style hotel is located in the heart of Alpe d’Huez, just 15 metres from the ski slopes. The hotel features... Located in Huez Room from 85 €

Madame Vacances Hotel Royal Ours Blanc      6.9 Huez Located 100 metres from ski lifts in the heart of Alpe d'Huez, the Royal Ours Blanc Hotel offers a free spa and fitness suite, an indoor swimming pool and magnificent views. Guest rooms... Located in Huez Room from 238 €

Hôtel L'Ancolie      8.2 Huez Hotel L'Ancolie offers modern comfort and traditional style in the small and peaceful alpine village of Huez, close to the Alpe d’Huez ski resort. The guest rooms are all equipped with... Located in Huez Room from 56 €

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