Which lift pass should you get?
There are two options when it comes to lift passes, relating to how much terrain you can use.
Full Area Alpe d'Huez/Grandes Rousses Lift Pass
This is for the full area of 250km piste action and worth it for anyone who is an intermediate. For more information, please see below.
Local Area Vaujany/Oz Lift Pass
Note: The local area lift-pass price is normally offered at a special rate when booking lessons with ESF. It does not include entry to the swimming pool like the full area pass. Complete beginners can purchase day tickets initially covering a minimum of lifts at a cost of €10.00 per day.
Buying Passes
You can always wait until you are in resort to purchase your passes
There are however a number of ways to reduce costs and time when buying in advance, online.
When buying four or more passes online, you can save between €21 and €56 per pass depending on the ages of the those within your group. The more youngsters you have the better.
- These must be purchased online. Follow the link below
- We are unable to obtain these on your behalf
- Must be purchased no later than 10 days in advance
Local Area vs Full Area Passes
(Vaujany lift pass vs Grandes Rousses lift pass)
The Grande Rousses Mountain Resort (Alpe d’Huez) offers a vast and varied ski area with over 250km of pistes, perfect for both on and off-piste adventures. We strongly recommend a Full Area Pass for anyone beyond complete beginner level, so you can start exploring the full domain from day one.
For total beginners, Vaujany offers a fantastic saving. Unlike many resorts where a full-area pass is required (even if you won’t use most of it), Vaujany and Oz have teamed up to create the Local Area Pass. This pass is ideal for:
- Children up to and including ESF 2-star level
- Adults up to and including ESF Class 2
It covers Montfrais, Alpette, and Oz, with limited access to Alpe d’Huez (you can still ski down into it), offering around 70km of pistes - more than enough for early learners. Even better, this pass is often available at a discounted rate when booking lessons with ESF.
If you think you’ll want to explore more of the resort after your lessons, especially the wider network of blue and red runs - we recommend opting for a Full Area Pass from the start.
Note: Upgrades are available in resort, and your instructor will advise if and when you need one.
If you’d like help choosing the right pass, just give us a call, we’re always happy to talk you through your options.
N.B.
We will always try to work around your schedule. As a small specialist tour operator exclusively providing luxury holidays to Vaujany, we have the flexibility often missing from larger companies.
Be it to organise a quick second break, a weekend get-away for a large group or perhaps a corporate weekend, we can tailor make a break that meets all your requirements.
We've partnered with The Chalet Chef to make hosting memorable evening an absolute breeze. Their chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish.
Our ski area - Grande Rousses Mountain Resort (Alpe d'Huez) - is a vast area of fabulous both on and off-piste skiing.
We know that skiing and snowboarding isn't for everyone or perhaps you just want a day off from the mountain. There are plenty of things to keep you occupied for the whole week!
We’ve shared many memorable descents with our qualified mountain guides, who are happy to show you around the amazing terrain near Vaujany.
