Auris en Oisans

AURIS EN OISANS SKI AREA

Part of the massive and snow-sure Grand Domaine/Alpe d'Huez ski area, Auris offers world-class skiing (250km of pistes). 

From the summit of Pic Blanc ski area it offers at 3300m unique perspectives of the surrounding mountains to Italy and the Massif Central.

The local area is comprised of 45kms of piste and 12 lifts, linking easily with the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine offering a huge 250kms. The Grand Domaine ski domain allows you to ski on 5 resorts: Auris en Oisans + Alpe d’Huez + Vaujany + Oz 3300 + Villard reculas! The highest point is at 3330m high (Pic Blanc).

Additional ski fact info, main ski info in resort facts box at top of page (23/24):

Auris en Oisans local area - 45km, 12 lifts (7 chairlift, 2 draglift, 2 carpet), 19 slopes:

Green slopes: 3
Blue slopes: 8
Red slopes: 4
Black slopes: 3

AURIS EN OISANS SKIING

AURIS EN OISANS BEGINNERS

The Auris local area is ideal for beginners and early intermediates. There is a secured beginners area and a number of green and blue slopes to progress on. In Alpe d’Huez you will find no less than 20 green slopes all spread along the mountainside. They are accessible straight from the Auris chairlift. It has quite an impressive area for beginners. 

AURIS EN OISANS INTERMEDIATES

Within the Auris local area there are 8 red runs running down from 2176m. They offer some great views over Alpe d'Huez. There are plenty of intermediate runs towards Alpe d’Huez and in an area called Signal. The variety of intermediate slopes is quite vast and in good snow conditions the variety of runs is difficult to beat.

AURIS EN OISANS EXPERTS

Grand Domaine is also home to many black pistes towards Alpe d’Huez. There are quite a few blacks at Pic Blanc, the highest point at 3330m. Don’t leave without trying the longest black run in the Alps – the Sarenne. It’s a whopping 16km in length. You can ski this run by moonlight with a guide for around €65.

Check out the panorama from Pic Blanc at 3330m, where it’s said you can see a 1/5th of France. Then gather your courage for the legendary “Tunnel” Black run before skiing between the rocky outcrops of the “Les Rousses” Red.  Glide across the plateau of Alpette and the gentle Blue of “Chalets” before dropping onto the Black “La Fare”.

AURIS EN OISANS OFF-PISTE

Off-piste enthusiasts have an immense choice too, including a run with a vertical drop of 2600 metres. Over in Alpe d'Huez.

Auris en Oisans ski hire & lift passes (pre-bookable)

Pre-book your 6 day+ Auris en Oisans ski hire and/or Auris en Oisans lift pass with Peak Retreats.

To download the ski extras form see 'Helpful links' further down the page. Please note that prices are for indication only. They will fluctuate based on Euro/£ exchange rate. Please call us for the latest prices.

Other lift passes are available to buy in the resort such as half or full-day passes (for those who only wish to ski the odd day) or one-use lift passes for pedestrians. Some resorts also offer specific beginner area passes and cross country passes.

Auris en Oisans group or private ski school (not pre-bookable)

Unfortunately we cannot pre-book ski school for Auris en Oisans. You can book ski school direct from 3 years + with the ESF.

Auris en Oisans childcare (not pre-bookable)

Childcare from 18 months-12 years (non-skiers)

Club-enfants Les Marmotte is a must for children and parents staying in Auris en Oisans. It's a day-care centre for children aged 4 to 12 in winter, as well as a day-care centre for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Open daily all season.

They also offer childcare with ski lessons.

Please contact Les Marmotte direct as we cannot pre-book this kids club - 0033 4 76 80 08 36

It is advisable to book before you go and in good time as spaces get filled quickly, especially in Peak times. A childhood vaccination record will be needed. 

Babysitters (not pre-bookable)

A list of babysitters is available from the tourist office.

Auris en Oisans Resort Activities

Auris en Oisans E-Fat Scooters

For some adrenaline filled family-fun, Auris-en-Oisans has all-terrain electric 'fat' scooters (imagine fat bike wheels on an electric scooter), with a forest trail to enjoy and explore.

Auris en Oisans Sledge Slope

The resort offers a free and secured "sledge" area in front of the SATA desks. Careful, sledging is under parent's responsibility and supervision. Helmets are recommended. Sledges are on sale and for rental in most shops of the resort.

Auris en Oisans Winter Walks 

Switch off and enjoy the simple beauty of pale winter sunlight streaming through snow-laden branches on a winter walk through one of Europe’s highest spruce forests on a new marked trail in family-friendly Auris en Oisans. With or without snowshoes, walkers can take in the breath-taking views of the peaks and find footprints from animals. Follow Jacques le Bûcheron, the mascot of the trail to discover the secrets of Piégut forest. 

Auris en Oisans Snowshoe Walks 

Marc Liotard, mountain guide, with him you will discover mountains by snowshoe: crossing the highest Epiceas forest, join with the Cluy hamlet cut-off during winter or taste a génépi during a night hiking.

The outings program is available each week at the Tourist Office.
Equipment you should get:
-> hight mountain shoes, warm trousers/jumpers (like goretex or other), good glasses, suntan cream, gloves, hat, rucksack, flask and camera.
-> Snowshoes and sticks can be rented in the resort (see in shops).
Tel: 0033 4 76 80 79 27 or 0033 6 82 18 36 80

accrochetoi@yahoo.fr

Auris en Oisans Ski Activities

Cross-country in Grand Domaine

The loop "La Rochette" (8km) is free access in Auris. Other fee-paying circuits are available with the connection to Alpe d’Huez (38 km of slopes).

Night Skiing in Auris en Oisans

Each Monday, the resort lighthens-up the slope (Les Bauchets) so that you can ski a few more hours... It is free if you have a 6 day pass. At this occasion, the Tourist Office team will offer you 2 activities:
- Family challenge (slalom, gifts to win) et
- Kids "slide down" with torches

Auris en Oisans Tourist Office

Tel: 0033 4 76 80 13 52 - accueil@auris-en-oisans.fr - www.auris-en-oisans.fr/en/

Auris en Oisans/Alpe d'Huez News and Events

News:

• For some adrenaline filled fun, take the all-terrain 'fat' scooters for a spin, and ride around the forest trails exploring!
• Alpe d'Huez, over the next few years, is investing 350 million Euros into upgrading the ski resort and ski area. The main flagship project to be undertaken is: The flagship project will be to build a gondola link between Alpe d’Huez and Les 2 Alpes, which will create one of the largest linked ski areas in the world (475km). It will be larger, currently, than Tignes-Val d'Isere and Paradiski. The cable car that will cross the valley is planned to take 18 minutes. Starting at 2200m in the area Signal de l’Homme, the cable car will cross the valley passing over Freney-d’Oisans to Mont-de-Lans in Les 2 Alpes.

Events: 

• Christmas Show 24th December 2022
• Christmas Walks 25th December 2022 Surprise wanderings of Santa Claus and his acolytes. 
• New Years Eve Show and Fireworks 31st December 2022
• Yooner 10th December 2022 - 14th April 2023 Enjoy the Auris ski slopes on a Yonner, plenty of laughs guaranteed!
• Snowshoe Hike 10th December 2022 - 14th April 2023 Accompanied by a professional, discover different itineraries departing from the resort with snowshoes! A relaxing activity, discovering beautiful landscapes.
• Auris Carnival 1st March 2023 Musical entertainment is provided throughout the day on the snow front. Ski in fancy dress and the chamois will give a prize for the best costume. Make-up stands, etc.

Further details can be found on the tourist office website: www.auris-en-oisans.fr

Auris en Oisans Après-ski, Bars & Restaurants

More lively après ski at Alpe d’Huez.

You will find the restaurants in Auris are usually cheaper than in Alpe d'Huez. 

Auris en Oisans Restaurants

On Auris's slopes
High altitude restaurant ‘L’Hermine’
High altitude restaurant a few steps away from FrontFroide slope, next to Alp’Auris ski lift and with sunny terraces. 

0033 6.80.24.76.40

In the resort
Café Lili

Caffé Lili propose you a cooking from Italian mountain. A non-stop service from lunch time until the evening.
It’s a renovated place, near from the slopes with a sunny terrace. 
Tel: 0033 6 07 43 29 99 - caffelili@live.fr

The Beau Site
Restaurant, bar, lounge with chimney, sunny terraces with deck chairs, panoramic view on the Meije and the Ecrins massif, play area. 
Tel: 0033 4 76 80 06 39

La Bucherie (new owners)
Restaurant-Bar with terrace and direct access to the slopes (access by ski)
Lunch snack and meal of the day. Open in the evening for local ‘savoyarde’ specialties. 
Tel: 0033 6.07.05.77.87

Le Schuss Bar
Restaurant & bar: tapas, cocktails, crêpes, menus and menu ‘à la carte’, local specialities (fondues, raclettes…). Themed evenings. Périgorg products tasting. Sunny terrace with deck chairs, wifi access, geant screen (shows sport events). Place des Ecrins.
Tel: 0033 4 76 80 08 44 - aurischuss@orange.fr

Le Tétras
The restaurant/bar/pizzeria’s team, welcomes you from 8am to 1am non-stop every day in a warm and friendly ambiance. Pizzas can be taken-out. Fondues, tartiflettes, sweet crêpes, meal of the day. Sunny terrace. Place des Orgières. 
Tel: 0033 4 76 80 11 67

Le Yéti
Raphaël and his team welcomes you all season: restaurant, bar, pizzeria, crêperie, local ‘savoyarde’ specialties, take-outs, menu ‘à la carte’, menu, half board. Place des Ecrins. 
Tel: 0033 4 76 80 82 18 - leyetiauris@hotmail.fr

The Hameau des Cours (5 minutes from the resort)
L’Auberge de la Forêt
Situated in the typical hamlet ‘Des Cours’ (5mins from the resort) in front of the Meije, it’s the eldest restaurant of Auris. 
Tel: 0033 4 76 80 06 01

Clapier hamlet
Le Solfège
Restaurant-bar situated in the Clapier of Auris (on the road to Auris in the valley). A good place for a break before going-up to Auris. 
Tel: 0033 4 76 11 01 34.

Folie Douce Alpe d'Huez (alongside Val d'Isere, Val Thorens and Meribel). La Folie Douce concept was created over 30 years ago by Luc Reversade and has become synonymous with apres ski across the French Alps. Each venue has a restaurant - La Fruitiere - which serves up great food but La Folie Douce is best known for putting on a massive party on the mountain. The new Folie Douce will open at the top of the Marmottes lift in Alpe d'Huez. www.lafoliedouce.com

Auris en Oisans Amenities

Auris is served by a range of amenities including: tabacco, press, gifts and souvenirs.

Mini-market 8am to 8pm.
Bread and pastries cooked onsite, local products, fruit and vegetables, charcuterie, cheese, organic products, take-outs, raclette and fondue machine rentals. 

Mini-market Sherpa
Grocer’s, bread, pastries, regional products, charcuterie and cheesses. Take-out pizza. Auris’s aperitif on sale.

Various sports shops

Self-service laundry - The resort has a self-service laundry on the ‘place des Ecrins’ next to the real-estate agency. Open 7 days a week, 24h/24.

Getting to Auris en Oisans, France

By Road: 

Distance from Calais to Oz 3300 566 miles (8hrs) A26 Reims, Dijon then A6 Maçon, Lyon then A432/A48 Grenoble, then take the D5/N91 in the direction of Les Deux Alpes then turn onto the D44 following signs for Auris.

By Rail:

Nearest station Grenoble (55k) +33 892 35 35 39. Direct link from Grenoble bus station to resort. Every day during winter Transaltitude buses (connections with TGV/TER) will allow you to go from Grenoble SNCF train station to Auris ski resort

Airports:

Grenoble Saint-Georis is 95km from Auris en Oisans (1 hour)
www.grenoble-airport.com

Chambery is 116km from Oz (1 ½ hours)
www.chambery-airport.com

Lyon Saint Exupéry is 145km from Auris en Oisans (2 hours)
www.lyonaeroports.com

Regular bus Lyon airport to Grenoble bus station.

Satobus +33 472 68 72 17. http://lys-altibus.com/ 
www.lyonairport.com

Geneva Airport is 195km from Auris en Oisans (2 ¼ hours)
www.gva.ch

Turin Airport is 198km from Auris en Oisans (2 ½ hours)
www.aeroportoditorino.it

Grenoble bus station 50 meters from the railway station and arrival station of the buses from the airports of Grenoble and Isere Lyon St Exupéry.

Bens Bus public bus transfers

Although Auris en Oisans is connected by pistes to Alpe d’Huez, it is accessed by a completely separate road which comes up from Bourg d’Oisans. Ben’s Bus only offers an airport shuttle to Bourg d’Oisans and from there you will need to make your own transport arrangements for the short journey up to Auris en Oisans. We therefore do not offer direct ski transfers to Auris en Oisans as such and you would need to select a transfer to Bourg d’Oisans on our online booking form. Prices to Bourg d’Oisans are £45pp Return & £25pp Single.

www.bensbus.co.uk/ski-transfer/auris-en-oisans-ski-transfers

To get from Bourg to Auris, you can take a local taxi (best to prebook) or use the public bus service (www.vfd.fr)

Auris en Oisans Opening Dates

Auris en Oisans ski area is open: 10/12/22 - 14/04/23