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The Hôtel Le Castillan is a chalet-style hotel that’s strolling distance from the traditional old centre of Alpe d’Huez. And, thanks to its hillside spot, you’re never far from mountain scenery – whether you’re in your bedroom or sipping a drink in the bar. Décor-wise, it’s classic alpine, with lots of light wooden panelling everywhere you look. The rooms are bright, airy and some even have their own private balcony too. Add a lounge with dotted with armchairs, where you can enjoy some easy-going après, and little wellness for some poste piste R and R, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a perfect ski stay. As for food, you’ll be staying bed and breakfast, so you’ve got the freedom to eat when and where you want each evening. It’s well worth trying the hotel’s own Chez Jules restaurant at least once though. It’s got an excellent local reputation for serving up authentic local dishes – and those panoramic views are the cherry on top. • In the Vieil Alpe area of Alpe d’Huez. • 2 minute walk to the nearest lift. • 5 minute walk to the resort centre, ice rink and swimming pool. • 2 minute walk to Crystal Childcare at the Hotel Petit Prince. • Great-value, family-run hotel. • Unwind in the sauna or steam room.
The Hôtel Le Castillan is a chalet-style hotel that’s strolling distance from the traditional old centre of Alpe d’Huez. And, thanks to its hillside spot, you’re never far from mountain scenery – whether you’re in your bedroom or sipping a drink in the bar.
Décor-wise, it’s classic alpine, with lots of light wooden panelling everywhere you look. The rooms are bright, airy and some even have their own private balcony too. Add a lounge with dotted with armchairs, where you can enjoy some easy-going après, and little wellness for some poste piste R and R, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a perfect ski stay.
As for food, you’ll be staying bed and breakfast, so you’ve got the freedom to eat when and where you want each evening. It’s well worth trying the hotel’s own Chez Jules restaurant at least once though. It’s got an excellent local reputation for serving up authentic local dishes – and those panoramic views are the cherry on top.
• In the Vieil Alpe area of Alpe d’Huez.
• 2 minute walk to the nearest lift.
• 5 minute walk to the resort centre, ice rink and swimming pool.
• 2 minute walk to Crystal Childcare at the Hotel Petit Prince.
• Great-value, family-run hotel.
• Unwind in the sauna or steam room.
• In the Vieil Alpe area of Alpe d’Huez
• 2 minutes’ walk to the nearest lift
• 5 minutes’ walk to the resort centre, ice rink and swimming pool
• 15 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point
• Bar and lounge with fireplace
• Sauna and steam room (available in the afternoon)
• Extra charge for massages
• Small fitness area
• Luggage store
• Chez Jules á la carte restaurant
• 40 rooms
Family Features:
Pepi Penguin Nursery and Beanie Bear Club is based in the Hotel Petit Prince, a 2-minute walk from the Hôtel Le Castillan.
Children in Beanie Bear Club must be dropped off by 8.15am in order to make ski school. If you miss this deadline, childcare staff cannot take your children. You can choose to sign your children into our care at the ski school meet point, however this needs to be arranged in advance with our childcare staff.
• Pepi Penguin Nursery (6 months - 4 years) is run by our UK-qualified childcare staff and held in a dedicated room equipped with games and toys. Outdoor play included (weather and parental consent permitting).
What's included:
• Full day care from 8.30am to 5pm
• 2-course hot lunch
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• A daily routine and activities report for your child
• Activities vary daily. We'll find time for stories, singing, arts and crafts including painting and collage making, plus messy play in the sand tray and free play with age-relevant toys set out for the children to choose what they want to do.
We're also really keen to take in some fresh mountain air each day, so we aim to have an outdoor activity at least once a day – maybe snowy walks, a gondola ride or snow painting. And if your child is used to a sleep, we'll factor that in too.
• Beanie Bear Club (4-8 years) provides plenty of fun-filled days as our childcare staff offer a combination of care and skiing, which includes 6 x AM ski lessons, pick-up and drop-off from ski lessons, lunch and afternoon care by Crystal staff in the dedicated Beanie Bear Club room.
What’s included:
• Full day care from 8.30am to 5pm
• 6 x AM ski lessons, ski school drop-offs and pick-ups*
• Child skis, boots and helmet hire
• 2-course hot lunch
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
* Lift passes aren't included as each child's needs are different. If and when your child feels confident enough to use the lifts, you'll need to buy a lift pass locally.
Activities vary daily – to include games, arts and crafts and storytime – and are often based around a theme.
We're also really keen to take in some fresh mountain air each day, so we aim to have an outdoor activity at least once a day – maybe bus bingo, snowman competitions or a treasure hunt.
Both Pepi Penguin Nursery and Beanie Bear Club operate for 6 days and must be pre-booked to guarantee a place. Evening clubs are also available to book in resort for an extra charge.
All our staff are UK-qualified, English-speaking and first-aid trained, and have had DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and reference checks. And we prioritise maintaining the correct adult:child ratios.
Please note, all childcare is an extra charge and must be pre-booked to guarantee a place. In some instances, childcare does not extend the full length of the ski season. Please contact the sales team for additional information.
All rooms have hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone, safe and free WiFi.
• Twin or Double Room (15m²) - sleeps 1-2: Twin or double beds, private shower and WC. North facing.
• Superior Twin or Double Room (18-20m²) - sleeps 1-3 (max 2 adults): Twin or double bed, single sofa bed, private bath (with shower attachment) , WC and balcony. South facing.
B&B
• Hot and cold buffet breakfast
• Special dietary requirements can be catered for on request
Alpe d’Huez can be found high in the Grand Rousses Massif, at 1860m. Founded in 1936, it is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and was made famous by the 1968 Winter Olympics.
Alpe d’Huez is nicknamed 'L'Ile au Soleil', the island in the sun, and boasts 249km of piste and 84 lifts which makes it the 5th largest ski resort in France. It links the villages of Vaujany, Oz, Villard-Reculas, and Auris-en-Oisans.
Holidaymakers looking to book accommodation in Alpe d’Huez are spoiled for choice, with catered ski chalets, a very popular Club Med All-Inclusive hotel and other ski hotels, plus a vast range of ski apartments suitable for any budget.
So much of the terrain around Alpe d’Huez is breathtaking, not only in terms of the sights themselves but also the variety; when conditions are perfect it’s almost hard to believe how wide-ranging and expansive the ski area is.
Like many of the older skiing resorts, Alpe d’Huez is a beautiful, pastoral French mountain village that has developed over the past seventy-five years to cater to the skiers of today. Ski chalets and self-catered apartments are both available in quantity.
Skiing holidays in Alpe d’Huez aren’t just great for skiing; there’s also a sports center, a large, heated outdoor pool, and an ice skating rink which are free with your area lift pass.
Given these and other excellent leisure facilities, as well as fantastic child care, a vibrant nightlife, and over 50 restaurants, it’s clear why Alpe d’Huez is the ideal destination for non-skiers and perfect for family and group skiing holidays.
The two nearest ski resorts are Serre Chevalier and Les Deux Alpes; your six-day lift pass will cover a day’s skiing trip to each of these ski resorts. Bus transfer between the resorts is easy, but why take the bus when you can go by helicopter? Helicopter transfers to Les Deux Alpes are a ‘must’ for any winter holidaymaker and are available at very reasonable rates.
Alpe d’Huez skiing is fantastic for beginners, as many of the slopes near the DMC Gondola are wide and gentle. These south-facing slopes are often bathed in sunshine, perfect for first-time skiers. .
The resort is excellent for intermediate skiing due to its wide range and variety of red and blue runs; in good conditions, they’re difficult to beat. Conditions in January and February are at or near the best, making it a popular time to visit – so be sure to book early.
The scope available in Alpe d'Huez for expert skiing is fantastic. Skiers are attracted by the 16km La Sarenne black run, one of the longest black runs in the world, and the infamous Tunnel run. There’s also a 2230m vertical drop between the highest and lowest point in the resort which provides plenty of steep downhill opportunities.
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Hotel Le Castillan
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The world-famous La Folie Douce, which started in Val d’Isere, opened a brand new “Foly” bar high up on the mountain with flowing alcohol and live music every day of the winter season, helping to cement the Alpe d'Huez as a top après ski resort.
Other popular bars include Smithy’s Tavern and the Underground. If you’d prefer a more traditional French ambiance, try the L’Avalanche, noted for its resident pianist.
The outdoor heated swimming pool, ice rink, and leisure center, mentioned in our Alpe d'Huez Ski Holidays section, form a good core of activities, but they’re hardly all you can do; the resort offers two different ways to take to the skies and get a whole new perspective on the mountain, with helicopter rides and paragliding both popular ways to get in the air.
The sporting among you might focus on the opportunities to try a little curling; however, others will want to adventure on dog sleds or by ice-driving…
