{"id":5728,"date":"2026-03-08T04:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T03:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/auris-en-oisans-the-family-resort-facing-the-ecrins\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T14:21:55","slug":"auris-en-oisans-the-family-resort-facing-the-ecrins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/auris-en-oisans-the-family-resort-facing-the-ecrins\/","title":{"rendered":"Auris-en-Oisans: The Family Resort Facing the \u00c9crins"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5728\" class=\"elementor elementor-5728 elementor-4832\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35ac7595 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"35ac7595\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5b51fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c5b51fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location and access to the ski area<\/h2>\n\n<p>Auris-en-Oisans enjoys an exceptional setting: a sunny balcony with panoramic views of the \u00c9crins, and a direct link with Alpe d&#8217;Huez since 1971.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>By road:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Grenoble: follow signs for Les 2 Alpes, then at Le Freney-d&#8217;Oisans turn left towards Auris<\/li>\n\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f Avoid the route via La Garde that some satnavs suggest: the road is very narrow and exposed!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access to the Grand Domaine:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sures chairlift: link to Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/li>\n\n<li>Direct access to the Grand Domaine&#8217;s 250 km of slopes<\/li>\n\n<li>Departs from the snow front in the heart of the resort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ski area from Auris<\/h2>\n\n<p>Auris offers two ways to ski:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Auris sector (19 runs):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 green, 9 blue, 5 red, 4 black<\/li>\n\n<li>1,700 m of vertical drop within reach<\/li>\n\n<li>Perfect for families and for improving your skiing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grand Domaine Alpe d&#8217;Huez (111 runs):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250 km of skiing<\/li>\n\n<li>Access to La Sarenne, Pic Blanc and Le Tunnel<\/li>\n\n<li>From the glacier to the spruce forests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The sector&#8217;s hidden gems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jacques le B\u00fbcheron run<\/strong>: a fun trail through the forest with attractions, colourful features, whoops, bumps and tunnels<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>La Bergerie freeride zone<\/strong>: a secured off-piste area<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Night skiing<\/strong>: a floodlit run every Monday evening (Bauchets drag lift)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter activities in Auris<\/h2>\n\n<p>The resort offers a full range of activities:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Snow sports and discovery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dog sledding<\/li>\n\n<li>Yooner (a sledge on a single ski)<\/li>\n\n<li>Guided snowshoe hikes<\/li>\n\n<li>Fat bike rides<\/li>\n\n<li>Snowshoeing with a sled dog (from age 6)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>For children:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baby dog-sled park (ages 3-7)<\/li>\n\n<li>Dog-sled taster ride (35 min)<\/li>\n\n<li>Family orienteering trail through the hamlets<\/li>\n\n<li>Torchlight descents during the holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellness and relaxation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-altitude yoga<\/li>\n\n<li>Aqua aerobics<\/li>\n\n<li>Cinema in the resort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The hamlets of Auris: a living heritage<\/h2>\n\n<p>Beyond the resort itself, Auris-en-Oisans has 8 authentic hamlets waiting to be discovered:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The hamlet of Les Cours<\/strong>: a rural museum in a traditional barn that immerses you in the mountain past of the people of Auris<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>The Pi\u00e9gut forest<\/strong>: an enchanting winter walk, sparkling frost and the silence of nature asleep<\/li>\n\n<li>Steep little lanes, chapels, wayside shrines, restored barns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk idea:<\/strong> A fun family orienteering trail winds through the hamlets and lets you meet the locals, who are always happy to talk about their part of the world.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcoming families: a priority<\/h2>\n\n<p>Auris has earned the \u201cFamille Plus\u201d label thanks to its dedicated facilities:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Les Marmottes kids&#8217; club:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For children aged 18 months to 12 years<\/li>\n\n<li>Direct link with the ESF ski school<\/li>\n\n<li>Parents can ski without breaking up their day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESF ski school:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Piou-piou ski kindergarten<\/li>\n\n<li>Protected beginner area with 2 magic carpets<\/li>\n\n<li>Redesigned snow front for gentle learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free entertainment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sledging nights<\/li>\n\n<li>Torchlight descents (Show d&#8217;Auris)<\/li>\n\n<li>Shows, concerts, cinema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information for staying in Auris<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Types of accommodation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Furnished studios for 2: from \u20ac750\/week<\/li>\n\n<li>Apartments for 4: from \u20ac950\/week<\/li>\n\n<li>Hotels: Le Beau Site (panoramic views), L&#8217;Auberge de la For\u00eat<\/li>\n\n<li>Family accommodation: La Croix du Gua<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating out:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Le Rustique: Savoyard specialities<\/li>\n\n<li>La Petite Taverne: mountain fare<\/li>\n\n<li>Le Bar Restaurant Le Schuss: quick meals at the foot of the slopes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Useful services:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipment hire on site<\/li>\n\n<li>Heated ski lockers<\/li>\n\n<li>Free shuttles between the districts<\/li>\n\n<li>Mini-market, sports shops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key asset:<\/strong> A ski-in\/ski-out resort. A sledging run on the snow front, with facilities and shops all within walking distance.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it for?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Auris-en-Oisans is perfect for:<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Families with young children<\/strong>: the kids&#8217; club and the village atmosphere are outstanding<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Beginners<\/strong>: a safe snow front, runs that gradually increase in difficulty, an affordable local lift pass<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Small budgets<\/strong>: accommodation more affordable than in Alpe d&#8217;Huez, with a sector-only lift pass available<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Lovers of authenticity<\/strong>: unspoilt hamlets, a living heritage<\/p>\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Please note<\/strong>: limited nightlife and a quieter resort (which is also part of its charm!)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Altitude<\/strong>: 1,600 m (resort) to 3,330 m (via the Grand Domaine)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Ranking<\/strong>: 22nd out of 232 French resorts according to skidata.io (value for money)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>2025-2026 season<\/strong>: 6 December 2025 to 12 April 2026<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: don&#8217;t miss night skiing on Monday evenings, with a musical atmosphere guaranteed!<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Family week<\/strong>: special rates and unique activities during a week dedicated to families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p><em>Continue exploring Espace Alpe d&#8217;Huez with our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/alpe-dhuez-the-island-in-the-sun-beating-heart-of-the-grand-domaine\/\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/vaujany-the-charm-of-a-mountain-village-with-the-comforts-of-a-major-resort\/\">Vaujany<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/oz-3300-the-nature-resort-at-the-heart-of-the-grand-domaine\/\">Oz 3300<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/villard-reculas-le-village-charme-aux-portes-du-grand-domaine\/\">Villard-Reculas<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perched at 1,600 m, facing the \u00c9crins massif and Les Deux Alpes, Auris-en-Oisans is the family resort par excellence. Everything here is designed so that parents and children can enjoy a carefree holiday: a ski-in\/ski-out resort, a kids&#8217; club that welcomes even the youngest children, a friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[121],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-non-classe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5728"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5970,"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5728\/revisions\/5970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pistesalpedhuez.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}