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As previously a VIP snack basket was provided for the journey, however the drivers flatly refused to allow any of this to be consumed within the vehicles and were then unhappy that departure was then delayed by ten minutes whilst children were given a snack before the journey. There are 16 black runs, a boardercross, a snowpark specifically for experienced freestyle skiers and more than 20 high altitude off-piste trails.This really is a resort with something to offer everyone.Prices shown below are a guide and may fluctuate due to exchange rates.Prices shown below are a guide and may fluctuate due to exchange ratesWe can pre-book lessons on your behalf - please call us on ESF are a local branch of the French Ski School and provide private and group ski & snowboard lessons, for children, teens and adults. The resort has everything you could ever want, plenty of shops, restaurants and lovely bars to pop into. Her cooking was delicious. Nothing has been too much trouble for her she has been fantastic and we have enjoyed her company a lot. They ensure you will have ski lift queue priority, allowing you to spend optimum time skiing. Your ski pass includes one day in Les Deux Alpes, so what are you waiting for?! Alpe d’Huez is known locally as the Ile de Soleil, Island of Sunshine. Would definitely recommend the resort to anyone wanting to learn to ski or wanting more advanced slopes! In every aspect VIP has exceeded our expectations, and we have already booked for next year so that we can enjoy your high standards all over again!Great resort with lots to do for everyone! Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Alpe d'Huez Chalets Guide. Only suggestion would be include maps for walking paths in chalet.Really lovely chalet, the room and food was excellent! The chalet was superb, well-located and the resort has a wide range of skiing available. Arriving in Grenoble however we were provided with one 4 seat car and one 6 seat mini bus meaning families had to split across vehicles. So good we booked again for next year mid week. For the ultimate exhilaration, experience the silence and taste the freedom of flying in perfect safety. The only thing that stands out is the food, this was our first trip with VIP, and to be fair we expected more. One thing we particularly liked was having our boots and skis delivered to the chalet on the first day, a really nice touch and something that has never been done for us in any other resort. Reservations in advance are essential.Situated at 2,700m and accessible via the Grandes Rousses DMC lift, this ice cave was constructed by two mountain guides, Bruon Gardent and Bernard Lambolez.
We have seven Alpe d’Huez chalets all situated right on the piste.Please contact Louise, Jonnie, Andy, Katie, Libby or Ben if you have any questions.
Our sympathies go especially to the resort staff whose season was suddenly cut short, to all the bitterly disappointed skiers who now have to wait for next year and to all the VIP office staff who are having to mop up the chaos. Patrick and Jack the chalet hosts were absolutely brilliant, they catered for our every needs from the culinary delights to advice on were to drink!! A return trip can be booked from the Alpe d'Huez Altiport for only 70 euros per person. The sauna and hot tub worked well. Rated as an excellent resort for all levels of skier and boarders there are 38 green slopes and 31 blue as well as two protected areas for beginners. 3. Groups consist of no more than 5 people ensuring you'll get the best from your tuition. All the guests got on very well. This 200 year old traditional mountain house has been carefully renovated and transformed into a mountainside guesthouse with 4 charming guest suites. It was so easily our favourite we bought two chalets just so we could spend more time here…… and now we do.Visit our Alpe d'Huez winter activities page for more informationOK if you are into biking the last thing you need to be told is about just how great the riding and biking is in and around the area of Alpe d’Huez. VO stands for ‘Version Originale’, which means it will be shown in its original language – perhaps with French subtitles (sous titres). They are fantastic cooks and have taken care of us more than we could have asked for. A thrilling choice for your chalet host's night off which is always a massive hit with kids. Fabulous food, friendly and attentive hosts. Tired of having your feet firmly on the ground? The skiing has been perfect with some of the most amazing runs for all levels in our party. Thoroughly recommend VIP!Flights from Gatwick & Manchester available at a supplementThe highest point of the massif is the Pic Blanc at 3,330m. Travelling over the snow on its enormous caterpillar tracks the piste basher will transport you to dinner in the mountains.