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skiing Alpe d'Huez – a legend, not just for the Tour de France!

The most famous stage of the Tour de France lies in the impressive Grandes Rousses mountain range: Alpe d'Huez. But the region doesn't just enjoy a reputation of the extraordinary in regards to cycling - the ski area has belonged to the world's top 10 for skiers and snowboarders since the 1968 Olympic Games. Sunny pistes with high snow security up to 3,330 m, unlimited deep snow fun and spectacular snowparks ensure a very varied time on the piste! From the scenic mountain village Vaujany, you will reach the heart of the ski area at 2,800 m. Alpe d'Huez / Vaujany - legendary mountains, not just for the Tour de France!

No other alpine resort combines tradition and the modern as well as Vaujany. Hugging the mountain, the family-friendly village with crooked alleyways seems to be an idyllic village. Thanks to a reservoir in the valley, Vaujany is one of the wealthiest communities in France. For this reason, you will not only find one of the most modern gondolas, but also a large pool complex, an ice rink and a free parking garage. Those with tired legs can use the modern escalators, which connect the various resort levels with each other. On the other side of the mountain, Alpe d'Huez lies at an altitude of 1,860 m and offers a spellbinding panorama of the Pic Blanc summit (3,330 m) and l’Entendard (3,470 m), as well as various shopping centres with cafes, bars and countless small shops, inviting you to explore them.