Itinerary for Ski & Snowboarding Weekend Breaks in Alpe d'Huez, France

Just a few days to ski in France?

For your ski weekend or short ski break book your low-cost daily flights and flexible accommodation online at Jet2.com!

A week off used to be the only practical way to consider a ski holiday, but daily Jet2.com flights throughout the winter to Geneva and Chambery mean there are plenty of opportunities to sneak away for just a few exhilarating days if you fancy a weekend ski break in the French ski & snowboarding resort of Alpe d'Huez.

Obviously it is important to organise everything in advance to maximise those precious hours on the slopes, but this can also be cheaper!

It is essential to book accommodation near your resort in advance. Jet2.com's ski accommodation specialist features a range of hotels and apartments in France to suit all budgets. To book your flexible ski and snowboarding accommodation visit our hotel and apartment partner.

To enable maximum time on the snow Alpe d'Huez lies just 125km/1.48h drive time from Chambery Airport and 207km/2.43h drive time from Geneva.

From Chambery Airport Trans' Neige - tel: +33 (0) 479 352 174 - have a shuttle desk in arrivals and connects to Alpe d'Huez. Also offering a direct connection to Alpe d'Huez are Altibus - tel: +33 (0) 820 320 368 - or book online at www.altibus.com A mini-bus transfer service is available from Actibus for private transfer offering seats for up to 8 passengers to Alpe d'Huez - tel: +33 (0) 476 064 866.

Alternatively why not drive low cost. Jet2.com have teamed up with Hertz to offer you great value, low cost car rental in all Jet2.com destinations – find out further details and to book online visit the Hertz website.

Other factors which make Alp d'Huez an excellent weekend resort include the snow reliability, après-ski, wide range of non-skiing facilities and good skiing and snowboarding for mixed groups and families. Also, why not consider midweek breaks and take further advantage of great flight and accommodation prices and of course the emptier slopes!

The Visalp lift pass covers all lifts in Alp d'Huez, Auris, Oz, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas as well as providing free access to many daytime and evening activities other than skiing. An adult pass for one day costs €35.20, two days at €70.50 and three days €102.50. Half days are also available, for further details including group discounts, loyalty scheme programme, children and senior citizen discounts please visit www.alpeduez.com.