Villard Reculas is a beautiful traditional French ski mountain village which is situated at 1550 metres. Whilst it remains unspoilt it has easy access to the enormous Alpe d’Huez ski resort. Snow cannons have now been installed from the top of Signal Hill to the lowest slopes in Villard Reculas, to ensure a snow-sure return pistes throughout the long season.
Alpe d’Huez is one of France’s top five alpine high altitude ski resorts and boasts an excellent snow record and extended season. It is renowned for its sunshine record and spectacular views of the Ecrin National Park Mountains.
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| Your Host and Guide Michael Baldwin |
Alpe d’Huez Piste Map (click to download PDF) |
Signal Ski Run Down to Villard |
Off-Piste Route to Villard |
Resort altitude from 1100 to 3330 metres
Alpe d’Huez is at 1860 metres
Ski lift capacity – 95,000 persons/hour
250kms of groomed pistes
La Source Ski Chalet recognise the importance of good organisation, and therefore we will ensure that you are provided with ski, snowboard and boot hire the evening of your arrival, and ski passes will be awaiting you in readiness for the first lift.
We will make suggestions as to the most suitable ski schools, make reservations and introduce you to your school/instructor on your first day. The La Source minibus will be available to take you to the lifts
Ski guiding is offered at the beginning of the week to ensure that you maximise your time on the slopes and appreciate the extensive and varied terrain, and discover the charm of Alpe d’Huez and its surrounding villages