More snow in the Oisans 2010

The clouds cleared a little yesterday to show the latest snowfall in the Oisans.

First snow on Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes for winter 2009-2010

There has been a first fall of snow on both Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes. Hopefully this is the start of an excellent winter here in the Oisans.

Les Deux Alpes Hotel Ski Accommodation with Airport transfers

Enjoy Oisans has teamed up with the Hotel La Meije in the centre of Les Deux Alpes to provide you with Accommodation on either a flexible bed and breakfast or half board basis (starting from just 30 Euros per person per night). On top of this we can pick you up and drop you off at Grenoble Airport or Station from 100 Euros per person return in our 9 seater Renault Traffic minibus (minimum charge 200 euros). For more information contact us for our private transfer to  Bourg d’Oisans or  the Hotel La Meije.

Cheap Skiing and Snowboarding Holidays with Airport Pickup from Grenoble 2009

Beat the credit crunch and still go sking or snowboarding in Alpe d’Huez, Les Deux Alpes or Alpe de Grande Serre.

Our holidays between January and April in our apartments or house based in Bourg d’Oisans costs from just £300 GBP for a midweek break on a self catered basis. This price is for the whole group and can includes uplifts to Alpe d’Huez or Les Deux Alpes for an additional cost. Airport pickups start at just 140 Euro return from Grenoble

More snow in Bourg d’Oisans today

First snow in Bourg d’Oisans 2009

Had our first load of snow for the season – and this coincided with us getting our new annual ski/vtt pass from SATA. More information on our affordable accommodation in Bourg d’Oisans can be found here

Les Deux Alpes Snowpark

 

The Les Deux Alpes team have been working on the snowpark for nearly 11 years developing the park as the expectations of the riders increases. Thanks to the collaboration with Nicolas Marduel, and to the experience of the drivers, the snowpark has earned a worldwide reputation. There are also 3 “Park bullies”, one pipe magician, one turbine, daily ramp maintenance and  “fat” handrails. Axe pipe This zone allows beginners to initiated riders to take on rather “technical” ramps like hips, gaps, or quarters over more than 800 m before entering the pipe ! Slopestyle Slopestyle is one of the most popular discipline and allows experienced to expert riders. Les Deux Alpes Slopestyle is made of a step up gap, a 20 meters long Big Air, 2 tables with 3 kickers from 8 to 15 meters long, several handrails like “kink”, “straight” or “C” Rails and a huge hip ! So, only fat and shaped every days. Half-pipe The pipe meets federation standards and is 120 m long with a 4,5 m radius. Regular maintenance by a team of experienced drivers ensures perfect curves and “vertical” ! For seasoned riders and freestyle experts only. L’envers The most beautiful playground in the Alps, the one and only: handrails, rainbow, curb, kicks, 2 big air tamps and cool zone with BBQ, music, open DJ turntable, and some deckchairs to take a breather. SLIDE AREA The Gully: 3100m 150 m long at 35°! Twisting and turning or straight ahead, but get down that hill! You’re in for a ride! The Canyons: 3,000m Ski around the banked curves, wind down the hill, and conquer these 2 fun runs. Why? To make the most of the mountains! The Ledge: 2,800m From 1 to 5 m high, choose your challenge and learn to master this 100% natural, 100% safe obstacle! The Waterfalls: 2,800m Alone or with a friend, have a safe flight while improving your technique. What’s the secret? Building up speed! The Boarder Cross: 2,600m Moved to the Toura piste (between the Lac Noir TSF and the new Toura TSF) and completely redesigned, the new boarder cross run offers a 185 m drop over more than 1,000 m.

La Grave

 

 

Awesome for backcountry and off piste skiing and only suitable for Confident Off Piste Skiers La Grave is a stunning and wild mountain area. The term Ski Resort is barely appropriate as La Grave has no pistes or marked runs. There is a single telecabine that potters up to 3200 metres, pausing for a quick pick-up at an intermediate lift station with the elaborate name of ‘P1′. From the top, there is no easy way down and you are warned that you proceed at your own risk – and they mean it.  You should not ski La Grave on your own, and you should employ the services of the excellent local guides at all times – La Grave is an unpatrolled high mountain region with many lethal dangers; some apparent, some not. There are a couple of short Blue runs high on the glacier but these are generally only open from early February and depend on substantial snow cover. You are strongly advised to research La Grave further as it is a skiing experience with few rivals in Europe but you must acquaint yourself with the dangers. You can contact the local mountain guides through the La Grave website. La Grave Ski Facts Awesome for backcountry and off piste skiing. A guide is essential Pistes 12km downhill pistes 20km cross country trails Lifts 5 lifts Max Vertical 2150m Highest Lift 3550m Resort Altitude 1400m Lowest Piste 1400m

Villard Reculas

 

Villard Reculas is an charming mountain village in the valley of the Eau d’Olle in the heart of the Oisans mountains and at the gateway to the skiing domain known as the Grandes Rousses.

The village faces due south, and has views over the town of Bourg d’Oisans and the Romanche Valley. Villard Reculas has its own slopes situated in the Alpine meadows to the north of the village at 1500 metres. The piste’s are west facing and are ideally suited for the young and beginners to learn and practice in a quiet, safe and peaceful environment. From here you can access the Pic Blanc at 3330 metres at the top of the Alpe d’Huez resort.

Villard Reculas Ski Facts

Good for Intermediate Skiers. OK for Beginners. Good for snowboarders

Pistes

10 pisted ski runs

Lifts

9 lifts

Max Vertical 2080m

Highest Lift 3300m

Resort Altitude 1500m

Lowest Piste 1250m

Vaujany

 

With its 19 ski lifts and 46 km of pisted ski runs the resort of Vaujany is a major resort in the Grandes Rousses Ski Area. In addition to the skiing in Vaujany the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Grandes Rousses ski resorts of Alpe d’Huez, Auris-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans and Villard Reculas.

With its pistes above 2500 metres, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the winter season and it offers excellent skiing and snowboarding for beginners and intermediates.

Vaujany Ski Facts

Excellent for Intermediate Skiers. Good for Beginners. Excellent for Snowboarding.

Pistes

3 black 9 red 9 blue 8 green 46km downhill pistes 52km cross country trails

Lifts

19 lifts

Max Vertical 2200m

Highest Lift 3300m

Resort Altitude 1250m

Lowest Piste 1100m