Can you ski back to Vaujany?
You can get back to Vaujany via cablecar if you have to (down to Oz, back up to the Alpette, ski down to Vaujany) but it’s a bit of a faff. On the other hand, if your people are beginners thay might well be happy to ski Vaujany on its own.
Is Alpe d Huez a good resort?
Alpe d’Huez is a superb place to ski or snowboard. It’s the hub of France’s fifth-largest ski area, boasting an impressive 250km of pistes, and in two particular areas it ranks amongst the best in the Alps. First are the nursery slopes – which are vast.
Is Alpe d’Huez good for snowboarders?
Skiing & Snowboarding, Lifts & Terrain. Alpe d’Huez ski resort is not just for experts seeking an extreme powder experience or super long piste trails. The ski area is perfect for novice & beginner skiers & snowboarders.
How many km is piste in Alpe d Huez?
250 km
Located in the heart of the Alps, in the iconic region of Oisans, the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski is the gateway to an outstanding skiing area, featuring 250 km of pistes and 300 days of sunshine a year.
Is vaujany good for beginners?
Beginners. Vaujany’s own ski area Montfrais is a perfect base for beginners. Quiet, sheltered and sunny it offers a host of greens and blues to perfect those first turns.
Can you ski from Vaujany to Alpe d Huez?
From Vaujany you can get the telecabine up on to the mountain, or even some bubble lifts to the ski school and nursery slopes at MontFrais. It’s only 10 minutes up to the first station and another 10 minutes to the second, allowing you access to the whole of the Alpe d’Huez skiing area.
What is the skiing like in Alpe d Huez?
Alpe d’Huez – The Skiing Stretching up to a lofty 3300m, Alpe d’Huez itself is high for a resort that pre-dates WW2, at 1860m and the slopes stretch high above as well as down below it. The highest terrain is glaciated and sometimes open for summer skiing and boarding, so snow cover is not normally an issue.
Where is the tunnel ski run?
Le Tunnel starts at Pic Blanc at 3330m. This black run starts at the top of the ski lift with a first slope which will get you well and truly warmed up before you enter the famous tunnel that gives the run its name.