๐ Large ski resort in the French Alps, known for its extensive freeride terrain and glacier skiing.
๐ Offers a significant vertical drop and diverse slopes.
๐ Extensive and diverse freeride terrain
๐๏ธ High-altitude glacier skiing with snow certainty
vistas from the highest point
lively resort with aprรฉs-ski options
โ ๏ธ Main slopes can be crowded, especially return routes
โ ๏ธ Some older lifts, though new ones are being built
โ ๏ธ Steep, challenging descents to the resort
โ ๏ธ Less protected terrain in some areas
๐๏ธ Optimal stay: 3-6 days
๐ Consider helicopter transfer from Alpe d'Huez for a unique experience (85 EUR round trip)
๐ง Explore the 120m long glacier cave (4 EUR entry)
๐ข Try the avalanche simulator 'robocoaster' (approx. 4 EUR)
๐ฐ 6-day adult skipass: 279 EUR (2024/25 season), 1-day: 56 EUR.
๐ฐ Glacier cave entry: 4 EUR, panoramic snow groomer: 7 EUR.
๐ Ski season: late November to early July.