Ski
Skiing near Le Bourg-d'Oisans: Alpe d'Huez and Les 2 Alpes, 15 and 30 minutes away
From Le Cosy Lodge, in the centre of Le Bourg-d'Oisans, two major ski areas are within easy reach: sunny Alpe d'Huez, 15 minutes away, and Les 2 Alpes with its glacier, 30 minutes away. Two gondolas let you ride up without driving the hairpin bends.
The two ski areas
Alpe d'Huez
15 minutes by car, free parking. Eau d'Olle Express gondola at Allemond, 10 minutes from the lodge. Announced opening from 5 December 2026 to 25 April 2027.
Les 2 Alpes
30 minutes by car. Venosc gondola, 15 minutes from the lodge, with free parking, then a ride of under 10 minutes. Announced opening from 28 November 2026 to 2 May 2027, with summer skiing on the glacier at 3,200 m.
Dates announced by the resorts, subject to snow conditions: please check before you come.
Parking and taking the gondola
- Allemond, Eau d'Olle Express gondola: about 10 minutes by car from the lodge.
- Venosc, gondola to Les 2 Alpes: 15 minutes by car, free parking, a ride of under 10 minutes.
- Le Cosy Lodge has a ski room, and there are EV charging points in the free public car park 50 m away.
After skiing
Swim spa heated to 36°C and open 24/7, sauna, games room with pool table and table football, private massages at the chalet, and dog sledding on the Alpe d'Huez plateau.
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay for skiing at Alpe d'Huez and Les 2 Alpes?
In Le Bourg-d'Oisans, at the bottom of the valley: Le Cosy Lodge is 15 minutes from Alpe d'Huez and 30 minutes from Les 2 Alpes. You can ski either area from the same chalet.
Do you have to drive up to the resorts?
Not necessarily: the Eau d'Olle Express gondola, in Allemond, goes up towards Alpe d'Huez, and the Venosc gondola reaches Les 2 Alpes in under 10 minutes. Both have free parking at the bottom.
When do the ski areas open?
For winter 2026-2027, Les 2 Alpes announces opening from 28 November 2026 to 2 May 2027, and Alpe d'Huez from 5 December 2026 to 25 April 2027. These dates are given by the resorts and depend on snow conditions.
What is there to do after skiing?
Relax in the swim spa heated to 36°C and in the chalet's sauna, book a private massage, go dog sledding or enjoy the games room.
Activities around the lodge · Road cycling · Chalet with spa