During the winter
Access & maps
ACCESS BY CAR - From Grenoble :
- Take the A480 motorway towards Sisteron/Gap.
- Exit at Junction 8: Vizille / Stations de l’Oisans.
- Follow the RN85, then the D1091 towards Briançon / Bourg d’Oisans.
- At the Rochetaillée crossroads, turn left towards Oz en Oisans.
GPS COORDINATES :
MAIN DISTANCES :
- 6°4'21'' East - 45°7'52'' North - Sat 08
MAIN DISTANCES :
- Grenoble: 55 km - 45 min
- Lyon : 155 km - 1h45
- Paris : 620 km - 6h30
- Marseille : 345 km - 4h
- Geneva : 190 km - 2h30
- Turin: 190 km - 3 hours
& Recommendations
Advice for parents
- Children must arrive wearing their ski boots, with their skis and helmet.
- Ski equipment is not provided. Poles are only necessary from the preparation for the 2ème étoile onwards.
- Please dress your child appropriately for the weather: a warm jacket (anorak), hat, gloves, and goggles.
- We kindly ask parents not to follow the lessons or call out to their children during sessions.
- Please pack one snack in your child’s pocket.
For your course...
- Buy your ski passes at the same time as booking your lessons to benefit from the best prices.
- To make the most of your private lesson, it’s important that all participants are roughly at the same level.
- Since adults and children learn differently, we recommend not mixing adults and children (under 13) in the same lesson.
- Please note that insurance, lift passes, and equipment hire are not included in the lesson prices.
- Click here to discover our family discounts on ski passes—be sure to book at least two weeks before your arrival.
Ski passes
Choosing your ski pass
You can also book a Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez Family Pass or a Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez Tribe Pass.
For group lessons, all participants must hold an Initiation Pass (valid on the Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez except the Pic Blanc 3 and Marmotte 3 lifts), a Progression Pass (Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez), or a full Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez Pass.
Please note, the Oz/Vaujany ski pass is not valid for group lessons.
Please note, the Oz/Vaujany ski pass is not valid for group lessons.
Also, ski passes sold by the ski school do not include insurance. Be sure to check your existing coverage or consider taking out ski insurance if needed.
A few tips
Toddlers aged 2 to 5 :
- Children in the Club Piou Piou do not need a ski pass.
- Ski passes are free for children under 5! Simply present proof of age at the lift ticket office to collect the pass (processing fee may apply).
- For little ones in Ourson: depending on their progress, your child may leave the snow garden from Tuesday onward, at the instructor’s discretion. If a beginner’s pass becomes necessary, the instructor will inform you (free for under-5s).
- Children in Flocon and above must have an Initiation Pass (valid on the Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez except Pic Blanc 3 and Marmotte 3 lifts) from day one (free for under-5s).
Children aged 6 to 12 :
- Beginner level: A 6-day Initiation Pass (Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez except Pic Blanc 3 and Marmotte 3 lifts) at a preferential rate is required from the first day. This pass is available as an option with group lessons.
- Flocon and 1ère Étoile levels: The same 6-day Initiation Pass at a preferential rate is required and sold as an option with group lessons.
- From 2ème étoile to Étoile d'Or : A 6-day Progression Pass (Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez) at a preferential rate is required and sold as an option with group lessons.
- Rider course: A 6-day Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez ski pass is required.
Teenagers (13+) and Adults:
- Beginner and Class 1: A 6-day Adult Initiation Pass (Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez) at a preferential rate is available from age 13, after booking a group lesson. The pass must be purchased at the same time as the lesson.
- Class 2, 3, and Rider course: A 6-day Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez ski pass is required.
With Assur'glisse
Get insured
Please note that the esf does not provide insurance for its pupils, so we strongly recommend taking out your own coverage to ski with complete peace of mind.
At esf Oz 3300, we suggest subscribing to Assur'Glisse insurance, which offers all the necessary guarantees and assistance in case of any issues during your stay. For total peace of mind on the slopes—whether skiing alone, with family, or friends—think Assur'Glisse!