Getting to Bourg d'oisans:
Grenoble Isere is 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. Alternatively drive from Calais which 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 all year round Saturday market - a great choice of outstanding cheese, fresh vegetables, bread, cold meats and much more! Visit Grenoble, take a tram ride, scenic cable car, shop in the pedestrianised area or visit the museums. Visit the quaint cobblestone village of Venosc. 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! Or venture out the Ice Cave at La Grave. Enjoy a walk in the mountains followed by excellent food at many alpine restaurants in Alpe d'Huez or Les Deux Alpes, our favourite is the Altiport in Alpe d'huez.
Centre of activity:
Cycle touring: ride roads and passes of Oisans: the famous Lautaret, croix de fer, Galibier and Glandon passes.
Hiking: from well known walks to several day long raids, 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: one of the greatest 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 enjoy 18 holes at various golf courses around Grenoble. Swimming: Kids will enjoy the choice of pools; the summer communal pool and water slide in Bourg dosians. A great indoor pool at Vaujany with lane swimming, water slide, kids pool and spa area, or the open air and indoor pools in Alpe d'Huez. In the summer they will love the trampoline's and village activities in Bourg doisans (full details at the tourist office). Don't miss the seasonal firework display.
Other Activities:
bouledrome, kayaking, white water rafting, adventure park.