The chalet is perfect for a familiy skiing holiday @ Alpe d'Huez, with a great view and good comfort at a very reasonable price, fairly close to the piste. We rented our skis and snowboards, walked to Sports 2000 every morning where we left our equipment overnight. From there it is easy to take a (short distance) free cable car to the piste. If you're not comfortable with an uphill walk on a snow-covered path in the morning, it works better to take the car, either to the shop or to the piste. For us, it worked perfectly. Theoretically you could ski down to the apartment, but then you would need to carry the skis uphill the next morning. Heating, shower, washing machine and dishwasher came handy.