Villas in Dauphinoise

Les Deux Alpes suits skiers after altitude and nightlife, Vaujany is a quiet way into Alpe d'Huez, and Chamrousse is close to Grenoble. This is ski-apartment and chalet country, and most of our homes are in Les Deux Alpes. Lyon is around two hours away, and the last climb to each resort is a winding mountain road.

Where

Villas: 152
From, per week: £210
Cheapest month: September
Nearest airports: Lyon Saint-Exupéry is the main airport, around an hour and a half to Chamrousse and two hours to Les Deux Alpes, Vaujany and Alpe d'Huez. Grenoble Alpes Isère has winter flights from the UK and similar transfer times. Flights from London to Lyon take around an hour and three quarters. Geneva is around three hours away.

Where to stay in Dauphinoise

Les Deux Alpes

More than half of our Dauphinoise homes are here. The ski area climbs to the Mont-de-Lans glacier at over 3,500 metres, so snow holds up late in the season, and the long vertical suits good intermediates. The lower runs back to the village get icy and crowded at the end of the day. In summer there is a large bike park, and the Écrins mountains are close. Lyon airport is around two hours away.

Best for: Keen skiers and groups who want high snow and a lively village

Not for you if: You want a quiet, traditional village: Les Deux Alpes is a purpose-built resort with a long main road and busy bars.

Chamrousse (and Grenoble)

Chamrousse sits on the mountain above Grenoble, around 45 minutes from the city, and hosted the men's and women's alpine races at the 1968 Winter Olympics. The slopes are mostly intermediate, with wide views over the city and the Vercors. In summer the Lacs Robert, a short walk from the top lifts, make an easy family hike. We also have a home in Grenoble itself. Lyon airport is around an hour and a half away.

Best for: Families and weekend skiers who want a short transfer

Not for you if: You want a huge linked ski area: Chamrousse is a single mountain and busy with Grenoble day-trippers at weekends.

Vaujany

Vaujany is a small village in the Eau d'Olle valley with a large cable car straight up into the Alpe d'Huez ski area, one of the biggest in France. You get the same lift pass and slopes with far fewer people around in the evening. The village has a pool and ice rink, and Lac du Verney lies below. In summer the lifts serve walkers and mountain bikers. Lyon is around two hours away.

Best for: Skiers who want Alpe d'Huez slopes from a small, calmer village

Not for you if: You want après-ski on the doorstep: Vaujany is small and its evenings are quiet.

L'Alpe d'Huez and Villard-Reculas

Alpe d'Huez faces south, gets long hours of sun and has a large ski area, including the Sarenne, one of the longest black runs in the Alps. In summer its 21-hairpin road is a famous Tour de France climb, and road cyclists come to ride it. Villard-Reculas is a tiny village on the edge of the ski area, linked by lifts. Choice here is limited. Lyon is around two hours away.

Best for: Sun-seekers, cyclists and skiers who want a big ski area

Not for you if: You want somewhere sheltered: Alpe d'Huez is exposed and high, and the top lifts close in strong wind.

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Practical information for Dauphinoise

Do you need a car?: Useful. Transfer buses and coaches run from Lyon and Grenoble to the big resorts, and all of them are walkable once you arrive. A car helps for Vaujany and Villard-Reculas and for day trips to other resorts. Winter tyres or snow chains are required on Isère mountain roads in winter.
Airports: Lyon Saint-Exupéry is the main airport, around an hour and a half to Chamrousse and two hours to Les Deux Alpes, Vaujany and Alpe d'Huez. Grenoble Alpes Isère has winter flights from the UK and similar transfer times. Flights from London to Lyon take around an hour and three quarters. Geneva is around three hours away.
Changeover day: Changeover days vary by villa, and many run Saturday to Saturday in high season. Check the villa's dates before you book flights.

Dauphinoise villa holidays: questions answered

Which is better, Les Deux Alpes or Alpe d'Huez?

Les Deux Alpes has a higher glacier and a livelier village, which suits groups and late-season trips. Alpe d'Huez has a bigger, sunnier ski area and more varied runs. Vaujany gives you Alpe d'Huez slopes from a quieter base.

Can you ski in Les Deux Alpes in summer?

Not in the way you once could. The glacier now opens in late May and June mainly for race teams and clubs. For holidaymakers, summer in Les Deux Alpes means mountain biking, walking and lift rides rather than ski weeks.

How far is Chamrousse from Grenoble?

Around 30 kilometres, which takes about 45 minutes up a winding road. That makes it the closest big ski area to the city, and weekends can be busy with local skiers.

Is Vaujany linked to Alpe d'Huez?

Yes. A large cable car runs from the village into the Alpe d'Huez ski area, and you use the same lift pass. Runs bring you back down to the valley, with a short lift to the village.

Which airport is best for Les Deux Alpes?

Lyon Saint-Exupéry, around two hours away by car or transfer. Grenoble Alpes Isère has winter flights from the UK with a similar transfer. Geneva works, but allow around three hours.

Do you need snow chains in Isère?

Yes, or winter tyres. Between November and March, mountain roads in Isère require winter tyres or chains carried in the car. Hire cars from Lyon or Grenoble can be booked with winter equipment.

Is the Dauphinoise good for a summer holiday?

Yes, if you like walking, cycling or mountain biking. Chamrousse has easy lake walks, Les Deux Alpes has a big bike park, and Alpe d'Huez is a famous road climb. Resorts are quieter in summer than in winter.

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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.

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Where to stay in Dauphinoise

Les Deux Alpes

Best for: Keen skiers and groups who want high snow and a lively village

Not for you if: You want a quiet, traditional village: Les Deux Alpes is a purpose-built resort with a long main road and busy bars.

Chamrousse (and Grenoble)

Best for: Families and weekend skiers who want a short transfer

Not for you if: You want a huge linked ski area: Chamrousse is a single mountain and busy with Grenoble day-trippers at weekends.

Vaujany

Best for: Skiers who want Alpe d'Huez slopes from a small, calmer village

Not for you if: You want après-ski on the doorstep: Vaujany is small and its evenings are quiet.

L'Alpe d'Huez and Villard-Reculas

Best for: Sun-seekers, cyclists and skiers who want a big ski area

Not for you if: You want somewhere sheltered: Alpe d'Huez is exposed and high, and the top lifts close in strong wind.

When to go to Dauphinoise

Practical information for Dauphinoise

Do you need a car?

Useful. Transfer buses and coaches run from Lyon and Grenoble to the big resorts, and all of them are walkable once you arrive. A car helps for Vaujany and Villard-Reculas and for day trips to other resorts. Winter tyres or snow chains are required on Isère mountain roads in winter.

Airports

Lyon Saint-Exupéry is the main airport, around an hour and a half to Chamrousse and two hours to Les Deux Alpes, Vaujany and Alpe d'Huez. Grenoble Alpes Isère has winter flights from the UK and similar transfer times. Flights from London to Lyon take around an hour and three quarters. Geneva is around three hours away.

Changeover day

Changeover days vary by villa, and many run Saturday to Saturday in high season. Check the villa's dates before you book flights.

Dauphinoise villa holidays: questions answered

Which is better, Les Deux Alpes or Alpe d'Huez?

Can you ski in Les Deux Alpes in summer?

How far is Chamrousse from Grenoble?

Around 30 kilometres, which takes about 45 minutes up a winding road. That makes it the closest big ski area to the city, and weekends can be busy with local skiers.

Is Vaujany linked to Alpe d'Huez?

Yes. A large cable car runs from the village into the Alpe d'Huez ski area, and you use the same lift pass. Runs bring you back down to the valley, with a short lift to the village.

Which airport is best for Les Deux Alpes?

Lyon Saint-Exupéry, around two hours away by car or transfer. Grenoble Alpes Isère has winter flights from the UK with a similar transfer. Geneva works, but allow around three hours.

Do you need snow chains in Isère?

Yes, or winter tyres. Between November and March, mountain roads in Isère require winter tyres or chains carried in the car. Hire cars from Lyon or Grenoble can be booked with winter equipment.

Is the Dauphinoise good for a summer holiday?