Getting to Bourg D'oisans:
Grenoble Isere is the closest airport approx 1 hour drive from Bourg d'oisans. Ryan Air, Easy Jet and British Airways all fly there. Flights are more regular in the winter season. Grenoble is a small hassle free airport, however, if you want more flight options, Lyon is about 90min away from Bourg d'oisans. It is better to pre book car hire at Grenoble airport, however if you wish there is a bus to Grenoble bus station, where you pick up a connecting bus to Bourg d'Oisans. A drive from Calais takes about 8 hours.
Buses from Grenoble to Bourg d'oisans. Times available at tourist board.
Take a break:
Discover the village of Bourg d'Oisans especially lively in the summer. Mix with locals and holiday makers in the little bars and restaurants. Don't miss the year round Saturday market - a great choice of outstanding cheese, fresh vegetables, bread, cold meats and much more! Visit pretty cobbled Venosc village, and afterwards go and watch white water rafting at St Christophe. Visit the chateau at Vizille and Uriage Les Bains with its health spa and quaint shops and cafes. Spend a day in Grenoble, take a tram ride, scenic cable car, shop in the pedestrianised area or visit the museums. Take a day trip to Italy or the pretty fortress town of Briancon. Take a cable car from Alpe d'Huez to top of Pic Blanc 3303m, the views are amazing! Visit La Grave and the ice cave. Enjoy excellent food at some of the alpine restaurants in Alpe d'Huez orr Les Deux Alpes, our favourite is the Altiport in Alpe D'huez.
Centre of Activity for adults and Kids:
Swimming: Kids have a choice of pools; in the summer communal pool/water slide in Bourg; a great indoor pool at Vaujany with lane swimming, water slide, kids pool and spa area; two pools at Alpe d'huez indoor and out.
Kids also love trampolining, ice skating, summer village activities and the adventure park. Cycle touring: ride roads and passes of Oisans: the famous Lautaret, croix de fer, Galibier and Glandon passes. Hiking: well known walks to several day long treks, more than 800km of path await you, itineraries for all. Mountain bike: discover a wide range of trails and runs, over 40 marked itineraries. Fishing: good fishing areas with top-grade streams, torrents, rivers, two dams and numerous mountain lakes. Golf: play 9 hole golf in Alpe d'Huez or Les Deux Alpes or 9/18 holes at the good quality courses around Grenoble. Skiing: Just a 15 minute drive to Alpe d'Huez, 25 min to Vaujany and 30 min to Les Deux Alpes. Plenty of free parking at all resorts.
Other Activities:
Bouledrome, white water rafting
