Make a holiday rental villa or self catering Bourg d’Oisans accommodation, France your home away from home

Bourg d’Oisans is an area of wide plains, surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Alpe d’Huez Mountains, with excellent access to all that has made Oisans such a popular place to escape to. Self catering Bourg d’Oisans accommodation, France, is always in great demand, especially due to its proximity to the gates of Ecrins National Park. During the winter months, snow sports enthusiasts flock to Bourg d’Oisans accommodation for independent skiing and snowboarding holidays, whilst the summer months see cycling and mountain biking fans descend on the area to try their resolve in some of the most scenic and demanding stages of the Tour de France.

Things to do in Bourg d’Oisans, France

The village of Bourg d’Oisans is not the liveliest of villages, yet it is fantastic for group and family holidays, with over 15 top restaurants and 10 bars to choose from during the evenings. You will never run out of places to eat from self catering Bourg d’Oisans accommodation, France, even if you decide not to cook at all during your holiday.

During the winter months, the skiing opportunities from self catering Bourg d’Oisans accommodation are fantastic. You are just 15 minutes by car from the ski resorts of the Alpe d’Huez domain, and there are both downhill and cross country skiing trails accessible right from the front door of a Bourg d’Oisans chalet rental. If you would like a day away from the slopes during your Bourg d’Oisans holiday, there is plenty to do for entertainment. With ice climbing and snowshoe trails emanating from the village, finding off-slope sport is easy, and the Museum of Alpine Fauna gives you an insight into the natural history of the area as well as what the region looks like without snow!

The warm summer months see no fall in demand for Bourg d’Oisans accommodation, France, as the mountains provide a sensational amount of sport for those who like to get out into the great outdoors and enjoy nature. The whole area is awash with hiking, horse riding, mountain biking and rock climbing routes through the mountains, as well as sublime mountain lakes in which to take a refreshing swim after a long day of activity. There are even tennis courts in the village, readily available to those staying in self catering Bourg d’Oisans accommodation, France.

Places to visit on holiday in Bourg d’Oisans, France

Serious skiers and snowboarders staying in Bourg d’Oisans accommodation will love the proximity to the Alpe d’Huez ski domain, home to Europe’s longest piste. There is no end of suitable skiing for all levels of experience and ability, with thousands of acres of backcountry, 39 gentle, wide green runs and some of the best ski schools anywhere in France.

Cheap flights to Bourg d’Oisans, France

Grenoble Airport (GNB) is the closest airport to a holiday rental chalet in Bourg d’Oisans, located within 80km. Many airlines, including British Airways, ThomsonFly and EasyJet provide regular services direct from the UK, and there are a great range of airlines providing seasonal services from airports right across the British Isles, so finding a cheap and convenient flight to Bourg d’Oisans is easy.