Oisans

The summits of the Meije and the Ecrins, and the national park of the same name, along with its famous glaciers, mean that the Oisans is a paradise for hikers, climbers and skiers.

Allemont 

Allemont is a small village in the Eau d'Olle Valley, at the heart of the Oisans and on the shores of Le Verney lake, combining the delights of water and mountains at all seasons of the year.
> www.allemont.com 

Alpe d'Huez

A popular winter and summer sports resort renowned for its exceptional micro-climate, Alpe-d'Huez (1860 m) is a vast paradise for lovers of skiing, pure air and wide open spaces.
> www.alpedhuez.com

Auris-en-Oisans

Auris-en-Oisans lies in the Grandes Rousses range and forms part of the fantastic Alpe-d'Huez ski area.

This attractive village resort is located above  Bourg-d'Oisans facing the magnificent Ecrins National Park.

Its location perched on the mountain-side gives outstanding views over the Meije.
> www.auris-en-oisans.fr

Bourg d'Oisans

Capital of the six valleys of the Oisans, at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, Bourg d'Oisans offers a wide range of cross-country skiing activities.
> www.bourgdoisans.com

Ornon

Get away from the hordes and ski at the Col d'Ornon.

The residents of the surrounding traditional mountain villages will give you a warm welcome.

La Grave, la Meije

Combining both tradition and fun, the village resorts and the famous cable-car up to the glaciers of the Meije offer skiing for all the family and an opportunity to try out new snow sports all year round.
> www.lagrave-lameije.com

Les 2 Alpes

The resort of Les 2 Alpes lies at the boundary between the North and South Alps, and at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park. It offers a unique ski area with snow all year round.

A resort of international renown, in both winter and summer.
> www.les2alpes.com

Oz-en-Oisans

A small resort nestling in the pine trees of the Eau d'Olle Valley, linked to the vast Grandes Rousses / Alpe-d'Huez ski area.

Fill your lungs, walk, and taste the pleasures of the mountains.
> www.oz-en-oisans.com

Vaujany

Vaujany has a full range of attractions for visitors: the charm and authenticity of a real mountain village, combined with top-class facilities for skiing, skating, hiking or snowshoeing.
> www.vaujany.com

Venosc-Vénéon

An authentic, charming, peaceful mountain village, just an 8-minute cable-car ride away from the resort of Les 2 Alpes.
> www.venosc.com

Villard-Reculas

A small village in the Eau d'Olle Valley, in the vast Grandes Rousses ski area, Villard-Reculas is an authentic mountain village offering breathtaking views across the highest peaks of the Oisans.
> www.villard-reculas.com

Worth seeing

Ecrins National Park

The most extensive (92 000 hectares) and the highest of France's national parks. An unspoilt high-mountain world where flora and fauna are protected.
> www.les-ecrins-parc-national.fr

Hydrélec

Located in Vaujany in the Eau d'Olle Valley, this museum recounts the history of the use of water as a source of power, from antiquity to the present day.
Tel. 04 76 80 78 00
 

Mémoires d'Alpinisme

At Saint-Christophe en Oisans, this museum recounts the greatest moments in the history of mountaineering in the Ecrins and will fascinate all lovers of the mountains.
Tel. 04 76 79 52 25