This winter in Isère, I want to be …
Whether you’re looking for something adventurous, happy, easygoing or bold, there’s a winter for you in the French Alps. Isère’s resorts cover the lot, from world-class destinations to small, laid-back villages.
Below are a few ideas to inspire you, plus the practical details to help you choose the right resort. Full throttle or slow and steady, it’s all about having a good time.
Adventurous
Big skiing & big thrills
Head up high and you’ll hit new heights. Ski across open slopes above the tree line, with endless runs to carve down and snow you can count on. If you want to be first on the lift and last off the mountain, these resorts are for you.
WOWWWW!
Happy (as a family)!
A real family holiday
Want a holiday where everyone genuinely has a good time together as a family? Kids can head off to supervised childcare and activities made just for them, so you can relax too. Come as a family or with friends: every resort below holds the Famille Plus label, a mark of quality, so you can book with confidence.
WOOHOO!
Plenty of family-friendly play areas and a wide range of activities off the slopes
Lots of facilities for children, including a pool, water games and an ice rink.
A smaller, more intimate resort where you can learn to ski stress-free.
Plenty of beginner-friendly slopes, plus snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at L’Arselle.
Over 60 green and blue runs: a beginners’ paradise.
OFF WE GO!
Easygoing!
Resorts that make your stay effortless
These resorts keep things simple. Day and week passes are easy on the budget, Grenoble is under an hour away, and there’s a slope for every level. Just turn up, ski, and unwind.
… all less than an hour away and at prices that won’t break the bank.
- Chamrousse: 50 min from Grenoble / Day pass: €28,50-44
- Le Collet: 59 min from Grenoble / Day pass: €23.50–31
- Les 7 Laux: 55 min from Grenoble / Day pass: €27–42
- Villard-Corrençon: 55 min from Grenoble / Day pass: €35-46
Bold
Far more than just slopes!
Want something a bit different? These resorts are full of experiences you won’t find on a standard ski holiday. Skiing is only the start, so why not make it something extra memorable? What’s stopping you?
TA DA!
- Sunset aperitif
- Behind the scenes with the ski patrol
- Carve down the mountain on a Yooner
- Night skiing
Oz 3300..
- Explore an ice cave
- Sunset skiing
- Trapper-style evening in an igloo
- Go off-piste in the wild Pra valley
- Dog sledding
- Ride a piste basher at dusk
Dreaming of the perfect winter getaway? Come to Isère, in the French Alps.
Each of its mountain ranges has a character all its own, and each promises a real escape and a sense of adventure.
Winter here is all about getting outside, whichever range you choose: Belledonne, Chartreuse, Vercors or the Oisans. Ski or snowboard, try something new on the slopes, share great moments with family and friends, and treat yourself to some local specialities along the way. Pack your bags and head for the mountains. Isère is waiting.
Practical info