WINTER ACTIVITIES
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Skiing
Oz connects directly to two main skiing areas which are popular with both skiers and snowboarders alike. There are a wide range of slopes to satisfy beginners through to advanced skiers and a variety of lift passes available. The ski school is in the village or lessons can be arranged in advance through the Ski School website Skis can be ordered from any of the local ski hire shops, la Cabanea ski, Sport 2000, Skimium, 2gSports or Ski Set. Ski passes can be researched and ordered in advance for collection at Oz ticket office located by the Poutran lift. |
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Oz-en-Oisans / Vaujany (1,125m - 2,800m)
Oz/Vaujany skiing area is an ideal area for beginers and intermediate skiers, with pistes totaling 70km. A gentle return to the resort is assured on the Blue Chevrreuils run, great for children, beginners and those with weary legs. There is a ski pass deal just for the Oz-Vaujany area alone and it offers more than enough challenge for many intermediate skiers whose legs tire after the first few days of skiing. Festive Season There is a magical ESF (ski school) organised, Father Christmas led, torchlight decent for the children over the Christmas period followed by hot chocolate or hot wine. Children and parents love this event. A firework display extravaganza on New Year's Eve rivals any fireworks display organised in the Alpes. 
22 lifts
660 snow canons 75 km of skiing on 41 ski runs: 12 green runs 14 blue runs 12 red runs 3 black runs |
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Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski (1,135m – 3,300m)
Fast access to the mid level of Alpe d'Huez ski area is provided by using the Poutran lift. The Alpe d'Huez Grand Domain has over 250 kilometres of runs, including the Sarenne black slope, the longest run in the world. Starting from Pic Blanc (3,330m), it continues on and on, down to the Gorges de Sarenne (1,510m) for 16 kilometres. The Tunnel provides a short cut from Pic Blanc back to Aple d'Huez. It is a fun ride! 80 lifts 918 snow canons 250 km of skiing on 135 ski runs : 
42 green runs
37 blue runs 39 red runs 17 black runs |
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Other winter activities
There are a wide range of other winter activities available for skiers and non skiers including Nordic (Cross country) skiing, snow shoeing, ice climbing, dog sledding to name but a few.
Full details of winter activities, can be found on Oz en Oisans website, Vaujany website, and Alpe d'Huez website
For Piste map, click on Piste Map button
For Ski Pass prices click on Ski Pass button
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There is a drag lift at the back of the chalet and when conditions allow, it is possible to ski directly back to the chalet There are nursery slopes in the village itself as well as at the higher stations.
