Holidays to Isere

Why Isere?

Situated in the heart of the Rhone-Alps, Isere is one of the world's leading destinations for winter sports and outdoor activities with breathtaking mountain scenery, glassy lakes, soaring peaks and deep valleys. Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for exhilarating sports like skiing, hiking and cycling or a culture vulture wanting to explore ancient relics and historic castles, Isere's resorts and villages cater for all interests.

Popular areas to stay in Isere

Stuck on where to go? Check out the best resorts and towns to base your holiday

L'Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is one the premier ski resorts in the central French Alps, and one of the world's largest, with over 200 kilometres of piste. The town is also a regular fixture on the Tour de France, and its sporting pedigree and rugged terrain attracts winter sports enthusiasts and cyclists, as well as hikers and mountaineers during the summer months. Offering easy access to some of Europe's best runs, including the infamous black Sarenne, the longest in the Alps, the town itself boasts modern facilities, as well as stunning alpine views.

Who is it for?

Families

Kids will love the slopes.

Thrill Seekers

Arrive between December and April for the famous ski runs.

Nature Lovers

Admire the stunning Alpine scenery.

Room price from

£26

per person per night

Les Deux Alpes

One of the finest winter sports resorts anywhere in the world, and France's second oldest behind Chamonix, Les Deux Alpes contains world class snowboarding conditions and the largest skiable glacier in Europe, which boasts stunning views of Mont Blanc, 100 kilometres away, from its summit. The town also boasts some of the best nightlife anywhere in the Alps, with dozens of bars and restaurants catering to all budgets, and the immensely popular Rise festival, which sees world class DJs descend on Les Deux Alpes every December.

Who is it for?

Thrill Seekers

Admire Mont Blanc before descending the stunning glacier run.

Night Owls

The winter party season is legendary.

Nature Lovers

The scenery is simply stunning.

Room price from

£26

per person per night

Grenoble

Located within reach of the awesome massif of the Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors, this host for the 1968 Winter Olympics attracts skiers and snowboarders to the top quality runs nearby. Dubbed the 'capital of the Alps', Grenoble boasts vibrant nightlife thanks to its sizeable student population, and in the city centre the fine Museum of Grenoble contains important works by Rubens, Monet, Matisse, Picasso and many other renowned artists.

Who is it for?

Thrill Seekers

Suit up and hit the slopes.

Night Owls

Head for the streets between the Cathédrale Notre Dame and the Jardin de ville for some of the best nightlife in the Alps.

Culture Vultures

Don't miss the excellent museum and the stunning views atop the Fort de la Bastille.

Room price from

£16

per person per night

Voreppe

Sat between Grenoble and Voiron, watched over by the peaks of the Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse, little Voreppe is a perfect base for exploring the rugged mountain terrain of the French Alps. The town itself contains the handsome 19th Century church of Saint Didier, whose imposing tower looks down over a compact but charming town centre. Hikers and mountaineers are attracted to the town's position near the Chamechaude, the highest peak in the Chartreuse Massif, at 2802 metres.