Le Cristal de l'Alpe is located in the heart of Alpe d'Huez and just 50m from the nearest lift.
These boutique Directors' Choice ski apartments in Alpe d’Huez are ideally located in the heart of the resort, 200m from the ski slopes and just 50m from the nearest ski lifts and shops. There is a free shuttle bus which takes you to the ski slopes if you so wish.
Good to know:
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Our Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★
- Sleeps: 1 - 10
- Ski Area: Grand Domaine
- Apartments: Self Catered
Location
- Country: France
- Region: Oisans
- Resort: Alpe d'Huez
Highlights
- Heart of the resort
- 200m from the ski slopes
- Indoor heated pool & spa facilities
- Boutique residence
The apartments at Le Cristal de l'Alpe, which we rate as 4* superior, have a Carrefour Montagne shop that can be found on the ground floor of the residence for your convenience.
Le Cristal de l'Alpe is a boutique Directors' Choice residence. The official star rating is 5 Star.
New services included in this property for 2025/26 - Le Cristal de l'Alpe now offers additional services that will enhance your stay including bathrobes and slippers for all adult guests, a welcome essentials pack with coffee pods for your Nespresso coffee machine, tea sachets and condiments, body and hair products and a sweet treat. All apartments also have a safe. You’ll also benefit from a mid-stay towel change.
Facilities at Le Cristal de l'Alpe include:
Reception and lounge area with open fireplace,
Free access to the 'wellness area' including private indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and fitness room,
Find time to be pampered in the spa centre where Peak Retreats can arrange for you a selection of fabulous massages and beauty treatments in advance (pay before travel in £). View here for prices for pre-bookable massages and beauty treatments,
Free Wi-Fi internet access in the reception area and in all Le Cristal de l'Alpe apartments (one free connection, additional connections payable),
Lifts,
Luggage room,
Bread/pastry delivery service (pay locally, order at reception),
Underground car parking (pay locally, subject to availability so request at time of booking, max height 1.90m),
Laundry room (arrange & pay locally),
Ski lockers with boot dryer.
1 bedroom apartment sleeping 2/4 (c.30-40m2):
Bedroom with double bed
1 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4/6 (c.40-45m2):
Bedroom with double bed
Alcove with bunk beds
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4/6 (c.50-60m2):
Bedroom with double bed
Bedroom with 2 single beds
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 6/8 (may be duplex) (c.60-75m2):
Bedroom with double bed
2 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
Extra shower room
Extra WC (may be separate)
May be duplex
4 bedroom apartment sleeping (may be duplex) 8/10 (c.75-95m2):
2 x bedrooms with double bed
2 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
Extra bath or shower room
Extra WC (may be separate)
May be duplex
Price includes :
All fully equipped apartments, pull-out sofa bed (sleeping 2), bed linen with beds made on arrival (excluding sofa beds), towels, tea towels, cleaning kit, end of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen area & dishes), bathroom and WC (sometimes separate). Wi-Fi internet access at the reception & in all apartments (1 free connection, additional connections payable), satellite TV, ski locker with heated boot rack and access to the indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and fitness room.
The loan of cots, highchairs, bottle warmers, socket guards, (request at time of booking, 1 cot & 1 highchair max per apartment), boards games, raclette, pierrade, fondue and sets is also possible (subject to availability).
Payable locally :
Refundable breakage deposit: approx. €400/apartment - Please note no deposit, no keys!
Local Tourist Tax: approx. €2.75pp 18yrs +/day (for guidance only),
Extra towels: approx. €12/kit,
Hire of bathrobe: approx. €11/robe,
Extra cleaning kit: approx. €8/kit,
End of stay cleaning supplement to include kitchen area & dishes – see reception for prices,
Laundry room,
Bakery delivery service,
Underground car parking approx. €120/week/car (subject to availability so request at time of booking),
Pets welcome approx. €95/stay (max 1/apt) on presentation of the anti-rabies certificate, request at time of booking. Dog welcome kit in apartments (dog bowl, chew bone, toy and poop bags).
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Expires: 31/10/2026
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