Les Grandes Rousses Ski Resorts

Les Grandes Rousses: Great Snow And Sunshine - They call it Les Grandes Rousses and it is a cluster of resorts including Alpe d’Huez, Vaujany, Auris-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, and Villard-Reculas. Alpe d’Huez is known for great snow, especially sunny weather, and panoramic mountain views. It is a modern, purpose-built resort with ski-in, ski-out... Full Overview

Les Grandes Rousses: Great Snow And Sunshine -

They call it Les Grandes Rousses and it is a cluster of resorts including Alpe d’Huez, Vaujany, Auris-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, and Villard-Reculas.

Alpe d’Huez is known for great snow, especially sunny weather, and panoramic mountain views. It is a modern, purpose-built resort with ski-in, ski-out accessibility.

The Grandes Rousses ski area above Alpe d’Huez is a huge and high domain served by an extensive lift system. 

The resort itself is one of Europe's highest and largest with a massive vertical drop, crowned by the Sarenne Glacier. The resort is big and vibrant with far more shopping and things to do off the slopes than in most other ski centers, especially by French standards. Architecturally isn't its claim to fame.

There are two huge beginners areas directly above the resort and those going on to the top of the lifts will be able to see a fifth of France, on a clear day, from the top station. The resort has a reputation for both good snowfalls and good sunshine with south-facing slopes, the areas protected by nearly 800 snow cannons.

Check out Vaujany, Auris-en-Oisans, or Oz-en-Oisans for more information.

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