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Alpe d'Huez
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Alpe d'Huez skiing is great for...

Apres ski

Big ski area

Families

Advanced

Beginners

Intermediates

Snowboarders

High altitude

Welcome to Alpe d'Huez Ski Resort

Vast high-altitude ski area
Good for all skiing abilities and families
Lively après scene

Alpe d’Huez, France, is a large classic ski resort with heaps of slopes for all abilities and a fun après ski scene.

High-altitude pistes climb up to 3,330m, and the slick lift system whisks you up the mountain in no time so you can shred the huge Alpe d’Huez ski area, aka the Grand Domaine. Home to five ski resorts and over 250km of pistes, there’s so much to explore. And if you love long descents, make a beeline for La Sarenne, a 16km run that drops 2000m from the very top of Pic Blanc all the way back to Alpe d’Huez.

With reams of cruisy runs, a snowpark and a boardercross zone, Alpe d’Huez ski resort is ideal for families, first-timers and boarders. There’s some serious big mountain skiing, too – we’re talking powdery off-piste trails and raw untracked gullies – to keep thrill-seekers happy.

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Resort Information

Resort Altitude

1860m

Total Piste KM

250km

No. Skilifts

Snow Range

1125m-3330m

Alpe d'Huez ski runs & ratings

TOTAL: 250km

Beginner(Distance: 70km)

10/10

Intermediate(Distance: 130km)

8/10

Advanced(Distance: 50km)

8/10

Best time to ski in Alpe d'Huez

To make the most of festive family activities, be sure to book an Alpe d’Huez ski holiday in December. Or, for a fun-filled half-term holiday with the kids, there’s usually lots happening on the bunny slopes in February. Bag a bargain in January to make the most of quiet pistes and restaurants, or for longer days and warmer springtime skiing, the late-season weeks are ideal. Love music? Festival-goers should check out the Tomorrowland Winter Festival in March.

Snow conditions in Alpe d’Huez

With its high-altitude pistes and first-class snow cannons, Alpe d’Huez, France, is considered a safe bet for snow throughout the season from December to April. That said, the snow tends to dump heaviest in December, with the slopes getting topped up with lighter flurries in January, February and March. Enjoy the best of fresh yet sunny Bluebird days in the new year and warmer temperatures in March and April.

Things to do in Alpe d'Huez

There are heaps of activities to do in Alpe d’Huez outside of skiing, with a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Outdoor activities in Alpe d’Huez

Keep the adrenalin pumping with a spin on the Evodriver ice circuit, or slow things down with a scenic hike along snowy mountain tracks. The Ice Caves are also well worth a visit, with intricate ice sculptures around every corner.

Indoor Activities in Alpe d’Huez

If you need a break, catch a movie at the local cinema, or book a music concert at Alpe d'Huez church to immerse yourself in the stunning acoustics. Got energy to burn? Make a splash in the steaming outdoor leisure pool or scramble up the climbing wall.

Spa and Wellness in Alpe d’Huez

Alpe d’Huez has many hotel spas to soothe tired skiers. Soak in the luxurious Pure Altitude Spa at the Royal Ours Blanc Hotel or book a deep tissue massage at the Nuxe Spa at Chamois d’Mor Hotel to get the legs ready for another action-packed day on the pistes.

Group of people snowshoeing across snowy plain in French Alps resort Alpe D'huez

Restaurants in Alpe d'Huez

Restaurant le 37 - A unique fusion of modern and traditional French cuisine, this is the place for fussy eaters who want things just the way they like it.

La Crémaillère - Our go-to restaurant for hearty food in Alpe d’Huez. Indulge in delicious wood-fired Basque cuisine and an extensive chartreuse liqueur menu.

Le Chalet du Per'Sille - Housed in a century-old chalet, this exceptional grill house uses traditional techniques to serve melt-in-your-mouth meats and old-fashioned charcoal-fueled raclettes.

La Ferme d'Hubert - A foodie's favourite. Treat yourself to a gourmet dining experience at this chic hotel restaurant creating gastronomic delights with local ingredients.

Nightlife & Apres in Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d’Huez is not shy when it comes to having a good time; from dancing on the tables to sipping French wine on a sunny terrace, the apres in Alpe d’Huez offers something for everyone.

La Folie Douce - Renowned for its bouncing floors and tables, be sure to end your skiing by the Marmotte-1 chair lift and kick off a night to remember.

Smithys Tavern - Feel right at home at this legendary English-style party bar with a tasty Tex-Mex menu, live bands, raving DJs, and themed happy hours.

Underground Bar - Seek out this quirky London-themed pub to prop up the bar with a refreshing pint. With live music, tasty bar snacks and drinks promos, it has all the ingredients for a great night.

Zoo Bar - One for the party-goers. Dance your ski boots off until the early hours at this trendy late-night bar with upbeat DJ sets.