In the very heart of the resort, the recently refurbished Pierre & Vacances L’Ours Blanc residence at Alpe d'Huez is a beautiful wood-decorated building with superb views over the valley of the Massif de l’Oisans. It benefits from a direct access to the Olympic skating rink via a shopping arcade with bars and restaurants. Services include a children's area, hamper delivery service and an underground car park.
Resort altitude: 1800m
Distance to ski lifts: 300m
Distance to ski schools: 800m
Distance to ski rental: 10m
Transfer: Grenoble airport (1hr 45 min) or Chambery station (2hr 30 min)
Accommodation - 102 aprtments
In all apartments: Fully equipped kitchen area with 2 or 4 electric hotplates, refrigerator, mini-oven, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker. Bathroom with toilet, telephone (paying), television*, vacuum cleaner, balcony.
*6 french channels and 4 international channels
- Studio for 4 persons
- 1-bedroom apartments for 4/5 persons
- 1/2-bedroom apartments for 6/7 persons
(Click on Accommodation for further information)3 apartments available for persons of reduced mobilityFacilities & services in the residence
- Residence : luggage room (free and unwatched), 2 toilets, 2 shower rooms, lounge.
- 1 heated ski room
- 1 ski locker/apartment, lounge, shop* for hiring ski equipment
* independent from Pierre & Vacances services
Apres-Ski Activities
Initiation and first helicopter flights, paragliding, hang-gliding, micro lighting, ice driving school, snowshoe treks, hikes : 30 km of walking paths, snow scooters, quad-biking, Elastic Trampoline, ride in a tracked vehicle to discover frozen lakes and iced waterfalls, toboggan and ski by night.
Nature lovers will enjoy the "Croisière Blanche" trip (the White Cruise) to the Dôme de la Lauze (3568 m), to see the Europe's largest glacier.
Sports lovers can choose from a wide choice of activities.
General information
Official classification: 2 Star Tourist Residence
Languages spoken: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian.
Tourist tax (Adults and children over 13): 1€ per person per day
The main reception is open:- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 20:00
- Friday: 08:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to midnight
- Saturday: around the clock
- Sunday: Midnight to 13:00 and 16:00 to 20:00
"Domaine des Grandes Rousses" ski area :
- 248 km of runs – 123 runs: 17363139
50 km of runs of cross-country skiing
Many links with Val d’Isère
Click on 'Ski Info' for more info on ski rental, ski schools and ski passes 
Wegolo low cost flights
