Alpe d'Huez Ski Resort, France

Alpe d'Huez Resort

A skier's secret paradise waiting to be discovered
A well-kept secret by the French for years, the ski resort of Alpe d’Huez sits high up in the mountains in a sunny bowl opposite Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d’Huez commands spectacular views of the valley below and has become renowned for its sunshine record. Much of Alpe d’Huez is modern, purpose-built and spread out over the hillside, all connected by basket lifts. Alpe d’Huez also boasts Europe’s longest black ski run, La Sarenne, at a leg burning 16kms.

Alpe d'Huez Resort Key Facts

Resort height: 1860 Snow:
Highest lift: 3330 Beginners:
No. of lifts: 103 Intermediates:
Glacier: No Advanced:
Total piste length: 235 Snowboarding:
Snowparks: 1 Off piste:
Purpose built: No Après-ski:
Non skiers:

Alpe d'Huez Accommodation

With a good mix of all types of accommodation from catered chalets and chalet hotels to self catered apartments and French run hotels, Alpe d’Huez really is a great resort to holiday in.

For those looking for some cheap skiing, Alpe d’Huez has got some fantastic self catering apartments close to the pistes. For those who prefer a catered chalet or a chalet hotel, an extensive range of standards and locations are available for you to choose from.

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Alpe D'Huez, Chalet Namika, £n/a

The recently built stylish chalet was completed in December 2002 and has already proved to be a most

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About the Skiing and Boarding in Alpe d'Huez

Skiing and boarding in Alpe d'Huez offers something for everyone. Beneath the Pic Blanc at 3330 metres is a superbly linked lift system covering 238 kilometres of piste on one ski pass. It is ideal for families and groups of different abilities. For beginners there are easy-to-reach nursery slopes in the centre of the resort. For the early intermediates there are outstanding blues and greens, including tree-lined runs in the Auris and Vaujany areas. Advanced skiers and boarders can enjoy the 16km Sarenne, the longest black run in Europe, the Canyon and some excellent off-piste. If you can contemplate the drop from Le Tunnel you know you’ve cracked the sport! Alpe d’Huez has gained a great reputation amongst snowboarders and includes a permanent natural half-pipe known as Le Couloir.

Après Ski in Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d’Huez has a lively nightlife with plenty of bars, live music and good discos. The more popular bars in the area are; 'Pacific Bar’, 'O Bar' and 'Crowded House' having lots of local events or for live music , the British-run 'Underground Bar' and 'Le Sporting' are also favourites while the 'Iglu' nightclub has a good reputation amongst dance music connoisseurs. 

Relax after a good day’s skiing in the heated outdoor swimming pool, go ice-skating or take advantage of the modern sports centre (indoor pool, indoor tennis, climbing wall, squash and multi-gym). There are also great French restaurants, pizzerias, crêperies and a selection of gourmet establishments to choose from.

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Alpe D'Huez Snow Conditions

Last Snow8th Mar
ForecastPatchy light snow
Lower Snow Depth150 cm
Upper Snow Depth280 cm
ConditionsSnow conditions very good
Runs Open90 %
Temperature2.38 ºC
Last Report Update11th Mar @ 16:30
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