Le Cristal de l'Alpe, Alpe d'Huez

France

Le Cristal de l'Alpe

France

A great choice for those wanting a modern, luxury self-catering option in Alpe d'huez.

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Apartment
Self Catering
150m to slopes
150m to Resort Centre
Contemporary apartments
Indoor swimming pool, spa bath and sauna
Bakery delivery service available
Free Wi-Fi

Overview

Le Cristal De L'Alpe apartments are situated in the heart of Alpe d'Huez, perfect for trying out all the local restaurants, bars and shops. These apartments have a high quality traditional finish and are a fantastic base for a holiday in Alpe d'Huez. Take advantage of the extensive facilities such as indoor pool, sauna and fitness room.

Description

Location

5 minutes walk to the ski slopes and bucket lift

Apartments

All apartments have a kitchenette with ceramic hot plates, fridge, multifunction oven, steamer, toaster, kettle, coffee maker and dishwasher, satellite TV, balcony and free WiFi. Bed linen (beds made on arrival, excluding lounge), towels, cleaning kit, end of stay clean (excluding kitchen).
Local taxes may apply- confirmation on booking.

One bedroom Apartment (30-40m²)- sleeps 1-4: Double bedroom and living area with double sofa bed.

Two bedroom Apartment (40-45m²) - sleeps 1-6:Double bedroom, cabin room with bunk beds (only suitable for children under 14 years of age) and living area with double sofa bed.

Two bedroom Apartment (50-60m²) - sleeps 1-6: Double bedroom, twin bedroom and living area with double sofa bed.

Three bedroom Apartment (60-75m²) - sleeps 1-8: Two twin bedrooms, double bedroom and living area with double sofa bed. an additional shower room and WC. Some apartments are duplex.

Please note: Check-in is at 5pm

Facilities

living area in lobby
indoor pool
fitness room
heated ski lockers with lockers and boot dryers
whirlpool
free wi-fi (one device in reception and one device in apartment, extra charge for additional devices)
spa treatments for extra charge
laundry room
lending service (board games, raclette and fondu sets)
extra charge for covered parking
luggage room
lift to all floors

Catering

Offered on a self catered basis, guests will be able to collect provisions from the nearby supermarkets or enjoy sampling the regional and internationally inspired cuisine in one of the many local restaurants. Bakery delivery service available (book and pay locally).

Accommodation Facilities

Indoor Pool

Sauna

About Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez skiing

Alpe d’Huez is set on a high sunny plateau, at 1,860m in the Grande Rousses area of the Southern French Alpes. Surrounded by an amazing snow bowl, it has mile after mile of varied pisted and off piste opportunities. With over 250km of skiing to choose from, it provides endless choices for all levels of skiers and boarders. The resort boasts an excellent snow record due to its high altitude – high altitude goes hand in hand with breathtaking views and a wonderful starting point for the Sarenne descent, officially one of the longest black runs in Europe.

Alpe d'Huez is known as Island of the Sun ('Lile au Soleil') and most of the main slopes face south benefiting from the claimed average of 300 sunshine days a year! The resort spreads down a gentle slope in a triangular shape from the main lift station at the top corner. Access roads enter the village at the lower two corners. The main Avenue des Jeux is used as a central focus and this is where you will find some of the shops, bars and restaurants along with the swimming pool and ice rink. Towards the bottom of the town is the older, original core of the resort which has a slightly more traditional feel to it.

Alpe d'Huez has skiing suitable for everyone. The large network of lovely wide green runs immediately above the village is as good a beginner area as you will find anywhere. For intermediates there is a fine selection of blue and red runs, the variety being difficult to beat with trees, valleys and a range of terrain to explore. The slopes divide into four areas with good connections between them. Every section of the resort has some challenging red runs to test the adventurous as well as some serious off-piste routes for the experts to enjoy. Gondolas and fast chairs are the main access to the lifts, although there are a few older chairs and drag lifts scattered around.
There are two terrain parks, one near the bottom of the slopes for novices with various jumps and rollers and another 1.5km advanced park close to the Lac Blanc drag which has a half-pipe, jumps, rails, big air and boardercross course. Above Vaujany there is another beginners park. Experienced boarders are well catered for with lots of good freeriding to be had, together with vast and varied off-piste to be tried with a guide. For cross country skiers there are 50km of snow sure trails with varying degrees of difficulty.

The resort is linked to Vaujany where there is some great runs and some lovely little cafes - well worth making the effort to get there as only a short ski away from the main slopes of Alpe d'huez.

Resort Attributes

Beginner Friendly

Easy Slope Access

Family Friendly

Good Beginners

Good For Non-Skiers

Good For Snowboarding

Great Off-Piste

Great for Mixed Abilities

High Altitude

Large Ski Area

Lively Night Life