L'Ours Blanc Apartment Residence

This ski hire shop is situated in the heart of Alpe d'Huez close to the Telecentre mid station that runs up to the Rond Point des Pistes and just down from the Belle Aurore Hotel on the Route du Signal. 

Phillippe welcomes you to the Altitude Sports ski rental store in Alpe d'Huez! It is conveniently located on the Route d'Huez, near the ESF ski school and the gendarmerie.

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports Les Bergers store!

Ski & snowboard rental close to Marmottes ski lift and 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!

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Huez Sports store!

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. 

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.

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.

With over 30 years of experience teaching skiing and snowboarding across the French Alps, their mission is to help you make the most of every moment on snow.

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.

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.

Looking for an activity for the whole family this winter? This ski school has you covered.

Escape the busy slopes this winter and get a biathlon lesson!

Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Alpe d'Huez trails this winter with a qualified instructor.

You'll be sure to enjoy some amazing views and an experience like no other!

Situated in the heart of the main street (Avenue Les Jeux) is the patinoire (ice rink) – in the middle of town underneath the shadow of the Royal Ours Blanc Hotel.

This great value self-service restaurant adjoins the Folice Douce and is situated at the top of the Marmottes lift. 

Traditional French cuisine served either on the sunny terrace for afternoon dining or the comfortable cosy dining area for lunch or dinner.

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.

Situated within the Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa in Alpe d’Huez, L'Espérance offers a warm and inviting dining experience centred on sharing and authenticity. 

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.

Michelin guide restaurant open to hotel guests and the public, serving culinary delights in an elegant dining environment.

High above the slopes of Alpe d’Huez, La Folie Douce turns après-ski into a spectacular celebration of music, dance, and mountain spirit.

Smithy’s Bar is a true Alpe d’Huez classic - a lively spot that promises great food, great music, and great company. Whether you’re here on a family holiday and need food the kids will love, catching that must-see sports event, or planning dinner for two or thirty, Smithy’s can do it all. The menu is packed with crowd-pleasing favourites, while the bar serves up delicious cocktails, crafty beers, and good vibes from the first sip.

Nestled right on the slopes, Prosneige Bar Café offers a unique ski-side experience in Alpe d'Huez. Perfect for families, friends, and solo skiers alike, it’s the ideal spot to take a break, refuel, and soak up the alpine atmosphere.

French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun. 

There is no cover charge to get in here regardless of when you rock up.

Welcoming and friendly bar, located in the centre of resort and close to the telecentre mid-station, it couldn't be easier to access from anywhere in the resort, or on your way down from the mountain.

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).

This museum showcases the lives, tools and exploits of miners between the 12th to 14th centuries.

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.

Located in the attic of the church of Bourg d'Oisans and is accessed by a building to the left of the church.

Winter ice caves with sculptures that change every year.

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”.

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.

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.