Oz-en-Oisans Ski Resort Guide
Oz-en-Oisans, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners and Snowboarders. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 62km39 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,850m9,350ft |
| Resort Height | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Chambery |
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Oz-en-Oisans
The ski area of Oz-en-Oisans is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,350m4,429ft, with 62km39 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Oz-en-Oisans is part of the Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski area with access to 389km242 miles of downhill skiing, with 304 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Oz-en-Oisans itself (62km39 miles 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, Auris-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas.
With ski lifts as high as 2,850m9,350ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Oz-en-Oisans is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Oz-en-Oisans.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Oz-en-Oisans is 16km10 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Tunnel'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Oz-en-Oisans?
The next notable snow forecast is 22cm9in, expected on 19 December, with around 107cm42in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Oz-en-Oisans Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 39 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 37 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 62km39 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 22 | |
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 88 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 82 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 94 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 389km242 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 150 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Oz-en-Oisans Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,850m9,350ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Oz-en-Oisans) | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,850m6,070ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
S, SW, NW
Oz-en-Oisans has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Oz-en-Oisans
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Oz-en-Oisans Ski Schools and Oz-en-Oisans Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Oz-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 Oz-en-Oisans is Grenoble, 56 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Annecy, Geneva, Saint-Étienne and Avignon airports are all within three hours drive.
Grenoble is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 101,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km31 miles of ski runs, with 700 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Oz-en-Oisans open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
