Villard Reculas

Villard Reculas, France

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Villard Reculas

Villard Reculas is a charming alpine resort nestled in the French Alps. It offers a unique skiing experience with stunning views and a friendly atmosphere.

 Summary

This ski resort is part of the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski area, featuring over 250 km of slopes. Villard Reculas specifically boasts a family-friendly environment and a variety of runs for all skill levels.

The ski area of Villard Reculas is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,450m 4,757ft .

Villard Reculas is part of the Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski area with access to 304 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Villard Reculas itself (10 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, Oz-en-Oisans and Vaujany.

With ski lifts as high as 3,330m 10,925ft , skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

 Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'La Forêt No'.

Snow and Weather

Villard Reculas typically sees snow depths ranging from 100 to 300 cm throughout the season, with reliable snowfall from December to April. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.

When will it snow in Villard Reculas?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm 1in , expected on 16 December.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Skiing

Villard Reculas is situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters, with access to slopes reaching up to 3,330 meters. Key lifts include the Télévillage and the Les Crêtes, while notable pistes such as the Les Sources and La Casse are popular among skiers and snowboarders alike.

Villard Reculas offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Ski Lessons in Villard Reculas

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Villard Reculas Ski Schools and Villard Reculas Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders can enjoy the resort's terrain park known as the 'Villard Snowpark', which features various jumps and rails catering to different skill levels. The stunning alpine scenery enhances the overall snowboarding experience.

Location and Map

Where is Villard Reculas?

This ski resort is in the French Alps.

Map

Tap for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.

How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Villard Reculas is Grenoble, 60 minutes drive away.

Chambery, Lyon St-Exupéry, Annecy, Lyon Bron, Geneva, Saint-Étienne, Turin Caselle 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.

To reach Villard Reculas, the nearest major airport is Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport, located approximately 100 km away. From the airport, visitors can take a shuttle service or rent a car for a scenic drive through the Alps.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 8,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km 1 miles of ski runs, with 15 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Villard Reculas 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.

Aprés Ski

After a day on the slopes, enjoy vibrant après-ski at popular spots like La Table de l'Ours and Le Bar des Neiges, which offer a cozy atmosphere and delectable local cuisine. For nightlife, check out the DJ events at the nearby bars.