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Official Rating - 3* - Self Catering [Saturday arrivals and departures only] In the very heart of the resort, this beautiful wood-decorated L?Ours Blanc residence has a superb view over the valley of the Massif de l?Oisans. How to get there Closest airports CMF/GNB/GVA/LYS. The guests may get to Alpe d Huez from Chambery Aix Les Bains airport (CMF), Grenoble/Saint Geoirs Airport (GNB) 99km away, Geneve-Cointrin Airport (GVA) 220km away and Lyon-St Exupery airport (LYS) 150km away. Please note that check in and check out day for this property is only Saturday. Your stay should be either for 7 or 14 nights. Accommodation and Facilities A residence located in the centre of the resort with direct access to the Olympic skating rink and the shopping arcade. Also it has a fully refurbished reception, equipped with a children?s area 300 m from the ski lifts. All accommodations are equipped with kitchen (2 or 4 electric hotplates, refrigerator, mini-oven, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker), bathroom, telephone (paying), television (6 french channels and 4 international channels), vacuum cleaner and a balcony. Guests should note that there is a tax per adult per night paid locally and that bed and bathroom linen are provided at an extra charge. Location Famous for its exceptionally sunny weather and location opposite the Mont Blanc summit, Alpe d?Huez offers majestic, energising views. The youthful, exciting resort has a wide range of activities to be enjoyed among family and friends. Ski Facts The Southern Alps covers a huge area, stretching from the Mercantour in the Alpes Maritimes to the Bauges in Isère. It is difficult to summarise the skiing in this vast area, which itself is divided into different ski regions. However one of the main differences between skiing in the Northern Alps and the Southern Alps is sunshine! There are some epic runs, like the Sarenne in Alpe d?Huez, which is the longest run in Europe at over 17kms (Starts black and finishes green). Also the chance to ski the ?68 Olympic downhill runs at Chamrousse, or follow in the ski steps of Luc Alphand in Serre Chevalier. All these areas offer fantastic off-piste opportunities and a wide variety of pistes from beginner to expert. This information relates to the entire ski region. Resort altitude: 1000 ? 3600 metres Kilometres of piste: 700+ Number of runs: Alpe d?Huez: Green 38 / Blue 31 / Red 33 / Black 16 Les Deux Alpes: Green 27 / Blue 45 / Red 18 / Black 14 Chamrousse: Green 8 / Blue 16 / Red 16 / Black 6 Serre Chevalier: Green 25 / Blue 33 / Red 42 / Black 15 Puy St Vincent: Green 6 / Blue 14 / Red 12 / Black 2 Number of lifts: 220 Snow Cannons: Good coverage on lower slopes Cross Country Trails:115 kilometres Mountain Huts: Huge variety of mountain restaurants Snowboarding: All resorts have snowparks with varied modules, Alpe d?Huez and Les Deux Alpes have glaciers also, which form the basis for summer training camps. Ski Bus Service: The ski bus service (free service if one has a lift pass) operates throughout the resorts. Note none of these resorts are linked or form a single ski area, but many are within driving distance. There is even a helicopter ride from Alp d?Huez to the top of the Meije in Les Deux Alpes (You can ski a day in either resort on the local pass). Rentals, Lift Passes & Ski School For the very best offers on rental equipment, lift passes and ski school please visit medhotels.com and click on the travel extras section of the site. Resort Information Alpe dHuez is in the Southern Alps, at an altitude of 1860m, about one hour from Grenoble. Its a warm resort, wonderfully chaotic in design combining some old traditional buildings with a modern town. It is known for its great weather - it has an average of 300 days a year of sun - and its numerous attractions, such as a superb modern sports centre
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