The chalet “Les Racines” offers you the perfect base camp for an unforgettable summer vacation, or a short spring or autumn getaway.
Enjoy the absolute peace of nature to recharge and relax, starting from an idyllic village with breathtaking views! Even the apartment’s south-facing balcony offers a stunning view over the old village center, the farm ‘la chèvre…rie’ (where you can buy delicious fresh goat cheese), the flock of sheep, and the panoramic road to Huez. Don’t miss the Villard-Reculas discovery trail, which starts right at the apartment and is perfect for the whole family.
Thanks to the Villarais chairlift, open all summer, you can reach Le Signal at an altitude of 2,100 metres in less than 10 minutes.
Enjoy the panoramic views or explore the many hiking trails in the surrounding area.
This is also the starting point for the Villard-Reculas downhill mountain biking trails and the gateway to Alpe d’Huez, which can be reached in just 20 minutes.
The Signal Télémix lift on the Alpe d’Huez side is also open in summer, offering a cable connection with Villard-Reculas and providing easy and direct access to the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine with all its many attractions.
At the Tourist Office, you’ll find all the information you need on activities and opportunities in the Oisans area:
Hiking
Over 800 km of marked hiking trails have been developed throughout the Oisans region (with uniform signage). You’ll find guides and maps both in the apartment and at the Tourist Office. Learn about the hikes as well as guided walks, which will provide insight into the local wildlife and flora.
Official Trail Running Station
Featuring routes that take you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the area.
Cyclist’s Paradise
Once the snow has melted, the mountain roads are filled with enthusiastic cyclists. Villard-Reculas is located just 3.5 km from the legendary climb to Alpe d’Huez, famous worldwide thanks to events like the Tour de France, Alpe d’HuZes, and La Marmotte – the legendary cycling race over the Oisans mountain passes. You’re right in the middle of the iconic Alpine cols: Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon, Col du Galibier, Télégraphe, and Col de Lautaret.
Plan your ride using the free brochures from bike-oisans.com:
http://www.bike-oisans.com
The climb from the valley to Villard-Reculas is also part of the program.
Starting from Villard-Reculas, you have access to 250 km of marked and secure MTB trails – you’re at the heart of the best mountain biking routes in the Grandes Rousses area. Many lifts are open in summer and are equipped to carry your bike.
Electric bikes and e-MTBs are welcome in Villard-Reculas, with plenty of free battery charging points, including near the apartment.
From the Eau d’Olle Valley and throughout the Oisans, there are many other sporting challenges available, such as kayaking, rafting, via ferrata, climbing, paragliding, horseback riding, and more.
Day Trips by Car or Motorcycle
- Alpe d’Huez and its lakes
- La Grave – La Meije, a unique village at the foot of La Meije, a climbing hotspot
- Venosc, a beautiful green village of artists
- The Écrins National Park, a high mountain nature reserve
- Col de Sarenne, with its flocks of sheep
- The Plateau d’Emparis
- Regional museums, including Musée Hydrelec
- The La Marmotte cycling route, nearly 200 km through the mountains
- Grenoble, a city of science and culture
Villard-Reculas, the Oisans region, and the charming town of Bourg d’Oisans offer so much to discover. And after every adventure, you return to the peace and charm of Villard-Reculas.