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Office de Tourisme
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Located at the western entrance to the resort of Alpe d'Huez in the Vieil Alpe district.
The Tourist Office is located within the Maison de l'Alpe which houses, in addition to the Tourist Office, the headquarters of the French Ski School and a cash office for the sale of ski lift passes. The Tourist Office reception and its staff provide tourist information in order to best meet the expectations of visitors in winter and summer. The Tourist Office reception desk also offers additional services such as: the sale of Cars Isère / Transaltitude bus tickets, the sale of hiking guidebooks, a public wifi connection area, a changing table in the toilets and a children's area (check its access according to the current health provisions). In addition, the reception area offers a small "shop" whose content is visible in three windows where Alpe d'Huez and Tomorrowland promotional items are displayed (souvenir items, small luggage, textiles...
The Tourist Office's reservation center is also available to holidaymakers to book their stay, as well as groups and seminars. It offers all-inclusive stays with various services: ski passes and lessons, equipment rental, parking space, activities, well-being... Online booking available on the official website of the Tourist Office also allows you to take advantage of promotional offers and tips. A mini wifi box rental service is also available.

Period of opening : From 25/04 to 17/06/2022
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on Feast of the Ascension and Whit Monday.
Exceptional closure on May 27, 2022.

From 18/06 to 19/06/2022
Opening hours on Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 3 pm and 5 pm.

From 20/06 to 24/06/2022
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.

From 25/06 to 28/08/2022, daily between 9 am and 6 pm.

Area : Oisans
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Office Thermal et Touristique d'Uriage-les-Bains
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With its head in the mountains, and yet very close to Grenoble, Uriage is a spa resort in the Belledonne Range, whose splendid park has managed to keep the "belle époque" atmosphere.

Period of opening : Every day throughout the year.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Area : Grésivaudan
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Chamrousse Tourist Office
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Chamrousse Tourist Office acquired the "Quality Tourism" label again in 2017 and offers a warm and personalised welcome at its two information desks.
We have two information points in Chamrousse 1650 and Chamrousse 1750, a booking centre "Chamrousse Reservation", a souvenir shop and a free wifi area at your disposal.
Recoin information point 1650 in the Tourism house is open throughout the year and Roche-Béranger information point 1750 in the shopping gallery is open only during the high season (winter and summer).

Period of opening : All year round.
Closed exceptionally on Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, November 1st and November 11th.
? Works with closure of the physical reception from May,18th to June, 1st 2022, but still telephone reception.

Area : Grésivaudan
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Alpe du Grand Serre Tourist Office
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This family resort is situated at Oisans's doors and at 45 km from Grenoble, at Taillefer (2857m) and Grand Serre (2141) mountain range feet.
The ski resort covers 550 hectares and has 55 km of slopes with 2 black, 12 red, 19 blue and 5 green. In addition the area offers many opportunities for skiing off-piste safely. The Alpe du Grand Serre is a charming village with chalets and mountain pastures where it is nice to live.
The Alpe du Grand Serre is one of the oldest Dauphiné ski resort.

Area : Matheysine
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Tourist office of Le Bourg-d'Oisans
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Located in the heart of the village, the Office welcomes all year round an international clientele. It has free WIFI 24/24 hours
Located in the city centre, the tourist office greets all year long international holidaymakers thanks to its trilingual staff (6 days a week and every day in July and August).
True showcase for Bourg d'Oisans and the whole Oisans area, you will find here information about villages without tourist office Villard-Notre-Dame, Villard-Reymond, le Col d'Ornon, Oulles, Besse-en-Oisans, Mizoen et Clavans, Livet-et-Gavet et La Garde (Tourist information in Besse en Oisans in July and August)
The tourist officeparticipates in national and international sport events (Tour de France / La Marmotte / Défi des 3 Villards / Trail de l' Etendard ...)
Many other unmissable events can be found all year long (wood sculpture championships, Great Fair, Christmas market...)



Hiking maps "L'Oisans au Bout des Pieds" (OBP) can be found at the tourist office, either for on-site consultation or for sale all year long, as well as the Alpe d'Huez climbing diploma.

Period of opening : From 01/01 to 30/06.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and May 8th.

From 01/07 to 31/08, daily.

From 01/09 to 18/10.
Closed on Sunday.

From 02/11 to 31/12.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.

Area : Oisans
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Tourist office of Villard-Reculas
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A village, a ski resort, and a Tourist Office to answer all your questions and needs
The Tourist Office of Villard Reculas is open year round.
The Tourist Office will be delighted to help you make your trip here a success by offering you an access to free services in its reception room, such as a Wifi and Internet point, and dedicate ourselves to provide you any information you might need during your stay here, as well as helping you finding an accomodation.
To further fulfill your every needs, the Tourist Office offers during the season a whole entertainment program per week and cultural events.

E-bike service: you will also be able to recharge here your electric bike!

Period of opening : From 01/01 to 31/12.
Closed exceptionally on Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, November 1st and November 11th.

Area : Oisans
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Tourist office of Allemond
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A small Alpine village by Verney Lake in natural and enchanting surroundings, the Eau d'Olle Valley, which allows you to enjoy all the benefits of water and mountain.
The Tourist Office, open year round, will always be here to provide you with its staff competent advices and to offer you various useful informations:

- Information about the Oisans territory and the Eau d'Olle Valley
- Information about local accomodations (local guides available)
- Information about local sports and cultural activities, animations and events
- Shuttle and coaches timetables
- Each morning, a display of local weather will be available as well as a prevision for the whole week
- Commerce of various products (hiking guide books, Village's book, "Point Bleu" tokens, climbing sessions tickets in summer...)
- Fax and photocopying service
- Free wi-fi point near the Tourist Office
- E-bike service: recharge here your electric bike on request (remember to bring your charger).

During winter we also offer, with the cross country skiing building, snowshoe excursion or cross country skiing during night (when the snow cover is well enough to allow it).
Snowshoe routes are also accessible from the village. Guides and plans are available at your convenience in the Tourist Office to help you discover and enjoy our beautiful landscapes.

In summer, it's cycling, mountain biking and hiking time. Lots of brochures are also available to enrich furthermore your journey.
We are also organizing lots of various animations: free concerts during friday evening in the Tilleuls Park, studios and stages directed at children, bocce and grills, badminton evening, climbing session, etc, etc...

Period of opening : Every day throughout the year between 9 am and 12 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.

Area : Oisans
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Oz en Oisans Tourist Office
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Oz en Oisans Tourist Office, welcomes and informs you every day during the tourist seasons and from Monday to Friday in the low season.
Oz en Oisans Tourist Office provides the following services:

- Information on Alpe d'Huez grand domaine and the Oisans region
- Information on accommodation
- Information on sports and cultural activities, entertainment and events
- Entertainment Service
- Suscribe for activities offered by the tourist office
- Booking of the tennis courts and indoor climbing gym
- Bus and shuttle timetables
- Weather forecast displayed every morning
- Sale of divers products (parking week passes 40€ in winter, ski resort Wifi vouchers, hiking guidebooks in summer)
- Photocopy service
- Board games borrow

Period of opening : From 17/05 to 30/06/2022
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Area : Oisans
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Auris-en-Oisans tourist office
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The Tourist Office of Auris en Oisans, at the entrance of the resort, is there all year long to welcome you and advise you to prepare your stay. Whatever your question, don't hesitate to come and see us, to call us or to write to us!
You need information on activities, accommodations, events, we are here to help you, it is with great pleasure that we will answer your questions.
Moreover, we will not fail to advise you for vacations adapted to your desires by indicating you the wonders of Auris and Oisans.
We are here for you!

The tourist office also offers you the E-Bike service: recharge your electric bike on the spot on request (remember to take your charger).

Period of opening : From 01/01 to 31/12.
Closed exceptionally on Feast of the Ascension, May 1st, May 8th, November 1st and November 11th.
? In summer :
Every day: 9am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-6pm.
? In winter :
• School holidays:
Every day 9am-12.30pm and 2.30pm-6pm.
• Off holidays:
Monday to Saturday 9am-12.30pm and 2.30pm-6pm
Sunday 9am-1pm.
? Off season :
Monday to Thursday: 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm.

Area : Oisans
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Cross-country skiing centre
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The cross-country skiing centre sells ski passes (national annual pass, Nordic Pass and the Isère annual pass), as well as renting out equipment, including Nordic skiing and skating gear, poles, boots and snowshoes.
The centre is a friendly place that provides equipment rental, cross-country ski passes and expert advice!

Period of opening : From 18/12 to 13/03 between 8.30 am and 12 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.

Area : Oisans
Foyer de ski de fond du Col d'Ornon
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The cross-country skiing centre of the Col d'Ornon Nordic area is located at the gîte Le Chantelouve.
You can rent equipment and purchase cross-country ski passes.
About 1 km from the lower alpine ski resort, the cross-country ski trails can be accessed either from the alpine ski resort itself or from the road.
A network of trails totalling 21 km of varied routes through alder forests and clearings is mapped out and groomed for skating and classic styles. It includes:
A small 1 km beginners' course
A 2 km green loop
A 4 km blue loop
A 7 km red trail
An 8 km black trail

The cross-country skiing centre rents out Nordic ski equipment (classic or skating) as well as sledges and snowshoes.

Period of opening : From 10/12 to 17/03.

Prices : Adult day: 6 €
Child day: 3 €
Student day: 5 €
Adult week: 30 €
Child week: 15 €
Adult season resort: 46 €
Adult season department: 99 €
Child season department: 26 €
Adult season national: 175 €
Child season national: 40 €.
Access : At the gîte Le Chantelouve

Area : Matheysine
Taillefer Hut
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the Plateau of Le Fourchu, where sleep a hundred lakes, lies at 2000 meters above sea level. Its endemic flora and fauna readily recall the northern tundra landscapes. The refuge is located in this unique setting; the path accessible for all ages.
There are three ways of getting to the hut:

From Oulles in 2 hours via the hamlet of Le Pouillard, with a height gain of 730 m. There are wonderful views over the Oisans peaks throughout the climb.

From Ornon, via La Grenonière à Ornon. Park in the village and follow the GR50 foot path to Basse Montagne, before turning left up to the hut. Height gain: 730m, hiking time: 2 hours .

From Alpe du Grand Serre, follow the paved road to Le Poursollet. Then take the GR50 foot path to Lac Fourchu. Go around the left-hand side of the lake and up to the Pas de l’Envious, before walking down to the hut.

The landscape is reminiscent of the northern tundra, with its numerous little lakes and frog ponds. Some retain fossilised tree trunks in their sediment, evidence of the forest in these mountains 6000 years ago. The entire plateau is protected by the European network of outstanding natural environments, Natura 2000.

A word from the hut keeper.
You can :
- enjoy a good meal prepared with local organic products, and also enjoy
the warmth and friendliness of a of 30 square meters yurt,
- spend a night in the mountains, and wake up in this idyllic setting and enjoy a good breakfast.
- don’t miss the panoramic map table 50m from the hut, naming all the Oisans
mountains visible from the viewpoint.

Period of opening : From 10/06 to 30/09.

Prices : Half board (pp): 40 €
Half-board (child): 29 € (From 5 to 11 years old)
Picnic to take away: 10 €.

Free entry for children < 5 years.

Tax not included.
Access : Access by car : from Grenoble toward Bourg d'Oisans.
Just before Bourg d'Oisans turn right toward "Ornon".
Follow "Oulles" until the village and park.
Or Follow "Ornon", drive through the village and park at "la Grenonière".

Area : Oisans
Museum "Musée Matheysin"
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Located in the oldest house of La Mure, the museum explains the history of Matheysine and its inhabitants, through exhibition of objects, maquettes and pictures.
Tucked away in the old town is the Maison Caral, home to the Musée Matheysin since 1994. La Mure’s museum houses collections relating to the Matheysine plateau, and the nearby Beaumont and Valbonnais areas. Archeology (prehistory, Roman Gaul and medieval periods) and the Wars of Religion (the Siege of La Mure in 1580) give way to rooms devoted to anthracite mining, peasant life, glove-makers and itinerant peddlers. These used to be the trademark activities of this mid-Alpine region. The last few rooms feature sculptors and painters of the region in the 19th and 20th centuries. Since 2012 part of the museum has displayed the work of abstract painter Claude Garanjoud (1926-2005). Exhibits also include the exhibition dedicated to Olivier Messiaen, a summer visitor to the Matheysine for more than 50 years. And each season the museum offers a new temporary exhibition.

Period of opening : From 01/04 to 30/09.
Closed on Tuesday.

Prices : Group adult : 1,50 €
Group child : free of charge
Adult : 2,30 €
Child (from 10) : 1,50 €

Area : Matheysine
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Museum of Minerals and Alpine Wildlife
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The Musée des Minéraux et de la Faune des Alpes houses the largest collection of alpine minerals in France. A zoological section also displays Alpine wildlife, featuring over 140 different species in an amazingly lifelike display.
The diversity of its mineralogical collection, together with the dynamic setting of its wildlife area, make it a perfect place to learn more about the natural and cultural heritage of Oisans.
The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire.

Period of opening : From 01/01 to 31/12, daily.

Prices : Adult: 5.20 €
Child (10-21 years): 2.40 €
Group adults: 4.50 €.

Free entry for children < 10 years, the drivers, Job-seeker, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Group rate available for > 10 people.

Area : Oisans
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Romanche Museum
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This museum enables visitors to learn more about the industrial heritage of the Romanche valley and local geology. You can also learn more about the development of these activities and the lives of the people involved.
The year 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the Romanche museum and the redevelopment of the 1st floor, which will now be dedicated to Charles Albert Keller, an industrialist who developed hydropower in the Romanche valley.
The Espace Keller will present a new museography featuring the current models of the museum and those recently restored. Models that Keller presented at universal or international exhibitions.

This museum enables visitors to learn more about the industrial heritage of the
Romanche valley and local geology. The natural features, along with mineral resources, hydraulic energy and wood reserves, have led to the development of various types of industry over the centuries: hammers in the Middle Ages, followed by blast furnaces, paper mills and then electrometallurgy and electrochemistry. You can also learn more about the development of these activities and the lives of the people involved.
Temporary exhibition entitled " Histoire des papeteries de la vallée de la Romanche". Exposition retraçant l'histoire des papeteries de Rioupéroux à Vizille.
The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire and organizes guided visits by appointment.

Period of opening : All year round, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.

Prices : Adult: 5 €
Group adults: 3 €.

Free entry for children < 10 years.

Area : Oisans
Musée d'Huez et de l'Oisans
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Explore Huez and Oisans through the museum's collections.
Several historical periods are presented: from the medieval village of Brandes, passing through the history of the Oisans maquis and the transformation of the village of Huez and its pastures into an international tourist resort.

Located in the heart of the resort, the Huez and Oisans museum, a real open book on the history of men and their environment, traces the life of miners who, from the 12th to the 14th century , exploited a silver mine and established a permanent village at 1,800 meters above sea level (where the archaeological excavations of Brandes are located today). Throughout the museography, daily life in the Middle Ages in the Oisans massif is exposed to visitors ...
Continuing their journey, they discover the exhibition "The summer of 1944 in Oisans", facts of war and resistance which evokes the episode of the withdrawal of the hospital from the maquis de l'Oisans to Alpe d'Huez.
The exhibition “There will be sport”, meanwhile, retraces the transformation of the Huez mountain pastures into a tourist resort, with the arrival of the first skiers in 1936, the date of installation of the Éclose ski lift. , developed by Jean Pomagalski.
The development of the internationally renowned resort has continued since then, closely linked to sports, whether winter or summer, with the Tour de France, which was hosted for the first time in Alpe d'Huez in 1952.

Period of opening : From 20/06 to 27/08/2022
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm.

On demand.

Prices : Free entry.

Area : Oisans
EDF Hydrélec museum
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The Musée EDF Hydrélec is the only museum in France dedicated to hydroelectricity. Installed in Oisans, the Musée EDF Hydrélec features a new 900m2 scenographic display that retraces the epic story of the production of hydroelectricity.
It pays homage to the scientists, engineers, technicians and manoeuvres that played a role in building the hydroelectric power stations and dams, some of which have become an integral part of our heritage and genuine works of art. Installed in Oisans, in the heart of an area with a long history of hydroelectricity, the Musée EDF Hydrélec has now been awarded the «Musée de France» label. It features a number of unique collections comprising scientific and technical objects from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Member of the "Route of the know-how of the Oisans", he organizes the guided tour "Exceptional electricity" on reservation ..
This establishment offers the E-Bike Service: charge your electric bike here on request (remember to take your charger).

Period of opening : From 01/01 to 31/10/2022.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Feast of the Ascension, May 1st and May 8th.

From 01/12 to 31/12/2022.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.

Prices : Free of charge. Booking needed for groups.
Access : From Grenoble, D1091 towards Bourg d'Oisans until "Rochetaillée". Follow the signs to Allemont and drive along the Verney dam towards the Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix de Fer.

Area : Oisans
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Arselle Peatbog (Preserved Natural Area)
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The site is composed of the catchment area of Lake Achard, as well as the valley and the vast peaty plateau of Arselle, which are crossed by the Salinière stream. This site has been included in the Natura 2000 (Europe) and ENS* (Department) networks.
Because of the peat bog that makes up the plateau, and its landscape, botanical and faunistic interest, the Arselle plateau is a natural area protected by an arrêté préfectoral de protection de biotope since 2019. The aim of this decree is to preserve the site and the plant and animal species present.
This peat bog is of a particular type, as it forms on acidic soils. Few plant species can colonize this environment (e.g. sphagnum moss, cattail and common butterwort). Droséra and Grassette are carnivorous species. These flowers feed on insects that provide them with the nitrogen they can't find in this poor soil. They capture the insects and digest them using enzymes contained in the viscous droplets they secrete.

Similarly, the forest, wetland and rocky habitats in the Lac Achard watershed and in the Vallon de la Salinière are home to a wealth of heritage flora and fauna, which led to an extension of the ENS perimeter, in order to preserve them in the face of increasing visitor numbers.

The site is home to many protected species: the Arctic cordillera (dragonfly), Vandeli's androsacea (flower), Frog orchid, Alpine newt (amphibian), Bearded vulture (bird), Alpine ibex, Schreibers miniopter (bat), and more.

Take to the trails to discover these rare and sensitive environments, accompanied by local guides: Bureau des Guides de Chamrousse and Belledonne en marche.

? Please note: burning, camping, fishing and swimming are strictly forbidden (under penalty of fine). Bivouacs are permitted on Lac Achard from sunset to sunrise (except from early May to late October + Infernet area) and strictly forbidden on the Arselle plateau. Please stay on the paths to preserve the fragile environment (the Arselle peat bog is classified as an APPB - Arrêtés Préfectoraux de Protection Biotope - and it is forbidden to go onto the plateau off the path).

Animal are allowed on a leash
Area : Grésivaudan
Website Chamrousse municipal by-law summer regulating ENS Achard lake

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