Apartment Montfrais

Nestled in the heart of Old Alpe, the Fermes de l'Alpe residence - home to Apartment Montfrais - offers a truly authentic mountain living experience, drawing inspiration from the traditional Dauphinois barns. This unique setting combines the charm of the Alps with modern convenience, making it an ideal location for both winter and summer activities.

During winter, the residence's proximity to shops and cable cars makes it incredibly convenient for avid skiers. You'll find yourself within one of France's largest ski domains, connecting the resorts of Auris-en-Oisans, Villard Reculas, Oz-en-Oisans, and Vaujany to Alpe d'Huez. This vast ski area ensures a fantastic winter experience with guaranteed snow cover throughout the season, making it perfect for long descents and a significant difference in altitude.

Alpe d'Huez, often referred to as "The Island in the Sun," is not only famous for its exceptional ski facilities but also for its convivial atmosphere, stunning landscapes, vibrant après-ski scene, and renowned nightlife. Whether you're an experienced skier seeking challenging black slopes or a beginner looking for green and blue slopes, Alpe d'Huez has it all. With an impressive 111 slopes, including 17 black slopes, 34 green slopes, and 31 blue slopes, there's something for skiers of all levels.

For families, there are four fun slopes that add a playful element to the ski area, allowing little ones to learn and have fun. Freestyle enthusiasts can explore the snowpark, which caters to both beginners and experts, evolving throughout the winter season for safe progression. The Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski area also boasts one of the largest and most varied off-piste areas in the French Alps, satisfying those seeking big slopes and powder snow.

In the summer, Alpe d'Huez transforms into an adventure playground where you can enjoy the crisp mountain air and explore the stunning outdoor offerings with your family. With 50 kilometres of Nordic ski slopes and a vast network of cross-country skiing routes, the summer activities cater to various interests and skill levels.

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Just under 2 hours from Grenoble airport, you can access this resort with ease, from anywhere in the world! Alpe d'Huez ski area encompasses an altitude range of 1130m-3330m, including one of Europe’s largest nursery areas, ideal for beginners, as well as a huge range of blue and red pistes.

Around the resort you will find the gentler slopes, where beginners can start to find their feet, while those more experienced can head straight to the lifts at Les Bergers, your gateway to the 250km of linked pistes on offer, including 17 black slopes, 39 red slopes, 38 blue slopes and 41 green slopes!

Resort hosts a wide variety of eateries, from pizzerias and cafés to more high-end restaurants, and everything in between! By night, the town comes alive – with pubs, clubs and often live music events, you can be sure to find the perfect spot to dance, sing and party late into the night. With five ski resorts in total and two traditional mountain villages, there’s plenty of action and something for everyone!

Of course, Alpe D’Huez is famous as a winter sports paradise, but there are endless activities on offer all year round! The range of activities for you enjoy depends on the time of year you choose to visit. The Palais des Sports leisure centre available for a range of indoor sports, as well as offering an ice rink and a swimming pool! Out on the mountain, you can try some thrilling sports, including ice climbing, snowmobiling, ski joëring and husky sledging – and even paragliding or a helicopter ride is on the menu if you’re feeling brave!

For a slightly slower pace, simply treat yourself to a trip to the spa in the local town. And that’s just on land!