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Oisans travel guide

 

 

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With influences from both the northern and southern faces of the Alps - Provence/Cote d'Azur borders the south - L'Oisans with its spectacular peaks has been a centre for high Alpine tourism since the 19th century.

 

Spreading between Grenoble and Briançon, it is in the heart of the Parc National des Ecrins - one of France's greatest national parks.  As well as its famous glaciers, it also boasts some of the highest peaks in the French Alps such as La Barre des Ecrins at 4102m and La Meije at 3983m.  Some of the epic climbs of the Tour de France are held in the area each summer.

 

The skiing here is fabulous and in a dream setting. For those who enjoy off-piste skiing far from the crowds, the area offers endless possibilities in a wild, beautifully unspoilt mountainscape. There is a unique variety of challenging skiing, from steep slopes to glacial terrain and pristine forest.

 

LES DEUX ALPES

 

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1. Les Deux Alpes

As the only internationally renowned resort in our programme, Les 2 Alpes was chosen for its high altitude ski area - one of the highest in the world.

 

 

2. Venosc

Venosc is a small, authentic mountain village located in the Oisans region on the edge of the Ecrins National Park. Links to Les Deux Alpes by gondola for skiing.

 

 

3. Vaujany

This very pretty, charming and peaceful village is built on a sunny slope. It is a fairly new ski resort but has a long history as a traditional Alpine village. Linked to the domain of Alpe d'Huez, it offers world class skiing.

 

 

4. Oz-en-Oisans

Part of the massive and snow-sure Grand Domaine /Alpe d'Huez ski area, Oz offers world class skiing (220km of pistes).

 

 

5. Serre-Chevalier

Serre Chevalier is a sunny south-facing valley (300 days of sunshine per year) at the foot of the most beautiful peaks in the Ecrins National Park.

 

 

6. Montgenevre

Ideally located close to the Italian border, Montgenèvre is a charming village-resort of the Southern Alps. From the 2700 m high summits, the ski runs take you through 400 km of Franco-Italian slopes.

 

 

7. La Grave

La Grave is an unspoilt mountaineering village set on a steep hillside facing the impressive glaciers of the majestic La Meije. With its legendary off-piste descent, it has attracted connoisseurs from all over the world.

 

 

8. Briancon

At 1326m officially Europe's highest town, Briançon does have a strong identity that goes beyond winter sports with lots of great shopping and other facilities to entice skiers and non-skiers alike.

 

 

The region is easily accessed from Grenoble - all our resorts are off the main trunk road which runs from Grenoble to Briançon.

 

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