Auris-en-Oisans Ski Resort Guide
Auris-en-Oisans, France
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km |
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
| Resort Height | 1,600m |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Lyon St-Exupéry |
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Auris-en-Oisans
Auris-en-Oisans offers breathtaking views and diverse skiing. It's a hidden gem in the French Alps for all winter sports enthusiasts.
Summary
Nestled in the Oisans region, Auris-en-Oisans boasts a fantastic range of pistes that cater to all skill levels. With direct access to the Alpe d'Huez ski area, it provides an exceptional skiing experience surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.
The ski area of Auris-en-Oisans is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,600m, with 45km of marked runs.
Auris-en-Oisans is part of the Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski area with access to 304 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Auris-en-Oisans itself (45km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski ski resorts of Alpe d'Huez, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas.
The ski resort itself is at 1,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,200m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Tunnel'.
Snow and Weather
The resort typically enjoys good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 120 cm and regular snowfall throughout the winter. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for updates.
When will it snow in Auris-en-Oisans?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Auris-en-Oisans.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Auris-en-Oisans Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 17 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 39 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 37 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 15 | |
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 40 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 88 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 82 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 94 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 150 | |
Auris-en-Oisans Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,600m |
| Resort Altitude (Auris-en-Oisans) | 1,600m |
| Max Vertical | 600m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
Auris-en-Oisans features over 250 kilometers of skiable terrain, primarily located within the Grandes Rousses massif. The resort's highest point reaches 2,800 meters, with notable pistes like the 'Auris' and lifts such as the 'DMC' and 'Télévillage' connecting skiers to the expansive network.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain park at Auris-en-Oisans, which offers various features for all skill levels. The resort's varied terrain also lends itself well to freeriding opportunities.
Location and Map
Where is Auris-en-Oisans?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Auris-en-Oisans is Grenoble, 100 minutes drive away.
Lyon St-Exupéry, Chambery, Lyon Bron, Annecy, Geneva, Turin Caselle and Saint-Étienne airports are all within three hours drive.
Auris-en-Oisans is easily accessible via Grenoble Airport, approximately 100 km away. From there, a scenic drive through the mountains leads directly to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 15 ski lifts are able to uplift 16,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 22km of ski runs, with 33 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Auris-en-Oisans open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Piste Map
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at local favorites like the 'Le Bacha' for cocktails or 'La Grange' for a hearty meal. For nightlife, 'L'Ours' is a great spot to enjoy music and socialize.
