Viel-Alpe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunset view of the mountains of Les Deux Alpes.
 
The village sits at 1,650 m (5,413 ft) and lifts run to 3,600 m (11,811 ft). It has the largest skiable glacier in Europe and is France's second oldest ski resort behind Chamonix, where the largest mountain in western Europe is located, Mont Blanc. It has the longest, normally open full on-piste vertical available in the world. It is a 71 km (44 mi) drive southeast of Grenoble.
Sunset view of the mountains of Les Deux Alpes.
 
The village sits at 1,650 m (5,413 ft) and lifts run to 3,600 m (11,811 ft). It has the largest skiable glacier in Europe and is France's second oldest ski resort behind Chamonix, where the largest mountain in western Europe is located, Mont Blanc. It has the longest, normally open full on-piste vertical available in the world. It is a 71 km (44 mi) drive southeast of Grenoble.
Beautiful landscape In alpes d huez
Close to Grenoble, French resort with slopes for all the skiers! #LifeAtExpedia

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Our pick of the best Viel-Alpe Hotel Deals

Hôtel Le Castillan

Hôtel Le Castillan

3 out of 5
Route de la Poste Huez
Stay at this ski hotel in Huez. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alpe d'Huez and Telecentre Ski Lift are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Spotless room lovely lady at front desk , great parking, location superb . Nice brekkie . Just a shame people decided to smoke on the balcony first thing in the morning in the next room ruining the gorgeous fresh air . Not the hotel’s fault ….views were amazing from the room. Would Stay again …..lovely ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hôtel Le Castillan
The Originals Résidence, Grenoble Université

The Originals Résidence, Grenoble Université

3 out of 5
46 Avenue Gabriel Peri Saint-Martin-d'Heres Isere
The price is NZ$148 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$148
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Saint-Martin-d'Heres. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Palais ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)
Amazing service, spotless room excellent location

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

The Originals Résidence, Grenoble Université
OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre

OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre

4 out of 5
23 rue Hoche Grenoble Isere
The price is NZ$197 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$197
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Grenoble. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (988 reviews)
The staff are friendly, helpfuo and professional. Club room is a great advantage and a lovrpy relaxing social space. Rooms are design led, compact but all the features you need, temperature, bed and light all great!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

OKKO Hotels Grenoble Centre
Residhotel Grenette

Residhotel Grenette

3 out of 5
12 rue de Palanka Grenoble Isere
The price is NZ$101 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$101
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Grenoble. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,111 reviews)
good place to visit teh city Noce place

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Residhotel Grenette
Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western

Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western

4 out of 5
5 Rue De La Republique Grenoble Isere
The price is NZ$206 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$206
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Grenoble. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews)
Very friendly, very nice room and convenient

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
PoMo Hotel & Restaurant

PoMo Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
16 Avenue De Kimberley Echirolles Isere
Stay at this spa hotel in Echirolles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (540 reviews)
The room was clean, we travelled in adverse weather phoned a head to advise we were going to be late. The guy we spoke to on the phone was absolutely brilliant, he spoke very good english and when we arrived he was so accimadating

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

PoMo Hotel & Restaurant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Viel-Alpe

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Éclose-Ouest

While Éclose-Ouest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alpe d'Huez and Bergers Ski Lift.

Éclose-Ouest
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Éclose-Est

While Éclose-Est may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alpe d'Huez and Museum of Huez and Oisans.

Éclose-Est
Opening ski season with a lovely weather!!

Jeux

While visiting Jeux, you might make a stop by sights like Palais des Sports and Museum of Huez and Oisans.

Jeux
vue de la station Alpe 2000

Cognet

While visiting Cognet, you might make a stop by sights like DMC Gondola and Signal Ski Lift.

Cognet
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Outaris

While Outaris may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alpe d'Huez and Museum of Huez and Oisans.

Outaris
Boarding in the Alps #vibez

Bergers

If you're spending some time in Bergers, Alpauris Ski Lift and Marmottes I Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Bergers


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