Activities
in resort
Aviation
- Explore the glaciers and surrounding
mountains by plane, the views are, needless to say quite stunning. Prices
start from 77 € for 15mins based on either 3 adults or 2 adults
and 2 children sharing. Contact 0033 476113581
 Paragliding
and Hang gliding
Alpe d’Huez is a fabulous spot for
either sport. Being winter, both pilots and passengers wear skis so both
take-off and landings are smooth and accessable to all Taster flights
are 35 €, longer flights down into
the bottom of the valley around 30 minutes are 80 €. Contact 0033
476804655
Ice-driving
school - For all those who fancied the
idea of hurtling around on ice without worrying about the car! ½
hour lessons are 35 euros (including instruction). 0033 607063442
Elastic
Trampoline - Open to all (weight limit
of 12.5 stone), attached to elastics and with the aid of a trampoline
reach heights of 6 metres. Everyone can achieve somersaults. From 3 years
upward. 5 euros for about 10 mins
Grotte de Glace
- Situated at 2700 this man-made ice cave has
sculptures to enchant all ages.
Skidooing
- Circuits of varying lengths are proposed.
4x4 Excursions
- 1 ½ hour trips into the mountains to
see the frozen lakes and waterfalls and learn the history of how they
came about. 18.50euros for Adults and 12.50euros for children.
Quad
Bikes - Tour of the resort accompanied
by a guide 25euros for 20mins or on a snow circuit from 8euros. 0033 632734176
Microlight
Flights - From 8 years, take to the skies
and discover the area. Trips from 40euros. 0033 681723299
Snow Shoes
- Accompanied trips from 2 to 5 hours long to discover the lesser know
areas inaccessible to skiers.
There are also 2 cinemas in the resort, which often
show films in English and always have a matinee showing on bad weather
days in the afternoon although not guaranteed to be in English.
OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS
! Off-Piste
ski guiding - Ice Climbing - There
is a vast choice of sites in the resort: Prices for 1 day with 2 people
(max) 280 €
Via Ferrata - Half-day trips in the Gorges
de Sarennes per person (min 3) 61 €. If you would like help
in booking any of these activities, we are happy to assist.
Long-distance
skiing:
Huez to Saint-Sorlin-d’Avrves (2 days)
Huez to Chamonix (4 days) - 2 or 4 days of phenomenal skiing, with a maximum
of 1 hours walk per day.
Heliskiing
in Italy - landing in the Val Grisenche.
Bureau des guide de l'Alpe d'Huez. Tel. 0033
476804255
Email : guidesalpedhuez@wannadoo.fr
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