In the heart of the Eau d'Olle valley, on the shores of Lake Verney, Allemond embodies the charm of authentic alpine village. Nestled at 750 meters altitude, this destination labeled Family Plus seduces through preserved authenticity, traditional colorful chalets, and strategic role: revolutionary gateway to Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine via Eau d'Olle Express cable car (2020). Allemond incarnates mountain nature and relaxation, far from mass tourism.
ALPINE SKI DOMAIN ACCESS - 2020 REVOLUTION
Eau d'Olle Express (10-seat cable car, 2,844m): 8 minutes Allemond → Oz-en-Oisans only. From Oz-en-Oisans, access Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine (249 km slopes, 71 lifts, 135 runs). Pic Blanc 3,330m iconic peak: 2,175 m vertical towards Enversin Oz (1,125m), panorama Écrins National Park + Grave + Meije + Deux Alpes + Mont-Blanc. Drastic traffic reduction (soft mountain mobility).
LOCAL CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Allemond Nordic site = 25 km groomed trails (classic + skating):
Trail starts Pont Rouge location (parking)
Climbs to Raffour hamlet (Oz-en-Oisans)
Ambiance: snowy plain facing Grandes Rousses Massif
Levels: blue loops (10 km Poutran), reds (18 km Lakes, 12 km Rochette), initiation
EXCEPTIONAL COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES
Snowshoe trails: ~25-30 km marked routes, all levels, snow-covered forests, professional guides. Hiking: 15-20 km village paths + Col Voza.
Winter: night cross-country, guided snowshoe outings, children ESF animations.
Summer/Year-round: water sports base (Lake Verney), heated pool, outdoor climbing (12m wall + rock), canoeing + kayaking (river), VTT descents (Alpe d'Huez 250 km), hiking multiple stages.
ALLEMOND VILLAGE (750m)
Authentic stone chalets, fountains, shops, restaurants. Summer animations: free Friday concerts, children workshops, pétanque-barbecues, badminton, climbing sessions.
MAJOR REGIONAL ACCESS
45 minutes Grenoble (bus shuttle weekends)
1h30 Lyon (central France)
4 minutes walk Eau d'Olle Express
Free parking 217 spaces
E-bike service (charging)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
Eau d'Olle valley protected (Écrins Park), CO² reduction (soft mobility objective), strategic valley lift (2020 revolution), Oisans SCOT plans second lift Bourg d'Oisans (future expansion).