Alpe d'Huez Ski Resort Guide
Alpe d'Huez, France
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 236km |
| Highest Lift | 3,330m |
| Resort Height | 1,860m |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Chambery |
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Alpe d'Huez
A world class ski resort, Alpe d'Huez has one of the largest vertical ranges anywhere. Skiers of all levels are well provided for, whether Beginner or Expert, and the ski area includes some epic, long descents such as the Sarenne.
Summary
The ski area of Alpe d'Huez is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,860m, with 236km of marked runs.
Alpe d'Huez is part of the Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski area with access to 389km of downhill skiing, with 304 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Alpe d'Huez itself (236km of 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 Auris-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas.
The ski resort itself is at 1,860m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,330m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Snowboarding
Alpe d'Huez is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Alpe d'Huez.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Alpe d'Huez is 16km long and the most difficult run is the 'Tunnel', which is 16km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Alpe d'Huez?
The next notable snow forecast is 26cm, expected on 22 December, with around 42cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Alpe d'Huez Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 17 | 66km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 39 | 74km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 37 | 53km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | 47km |
| Downhill Total Length | 236km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 50km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 85 | |
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 88 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 82 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 94 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 389km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 150 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Alpe d'Huez Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,330m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,860m |
| Resort Altitude (Alpe d'Huez) | 1,860m |
| Max Vertical | 1,470m |
Ski Slope Aspects
S, SW, NW
Alpe d'Huez has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The vertical drop of 2230 metres from Pic Blanc is one of the world's biggest, and includes the 16km (10 mile) Sarenne Black run.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Ski Lessons in Alpe d'Huez
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Alpe d'Huez Ski Schools and Alpe d'Huez Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Alpe d'Huez?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Huez, Grenoble.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Alpe d'Huez is Grenoble, 70 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Lyon Bron, Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Geneva, Saint-Étienne and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 85 ski lifts are able to uplift 94,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 62km of ski runs, with 900 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Alpe d'Huez open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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