Altitude
Resort: 1860m
Ski: 1150m-3330m

Pistes
250 (230km)
2 46 45 42

Transfers
Chambery: 2hrs
Grenoble: 1hr30

Ratings
Beginner: ***
Intermediate: ****
Expert: ****

Alpe d'Huez - Ski Resort Guide

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In Alpe D'Huez the ski is great whatever your level. One of the oldest ski resorts in France, the village is more practical than charming but the surrounding scenery is outstanding. Apart from the ski Alpe d'Huez is a genuine all-rounder with good childcare, plenty of nightlife and lots of activites both on and off the snow. Check out the scenery and state of snow with our Webcam.

Alpe D'Huez - Ski

The massive sunny bowl surrounding the village presents plenty of non-threatening runs and everybody can ski home, however some of the best skiing in Alpe D'Huez is to be found on either side of the resort heading down to the neighbouring villages such as Oz and Vaujany (see our Alpe D'Huez piste map). Most of the key areas of the resort are linked by cable car and can be accessed by either easy blue runs or more interesting reds. The really steep stuff is mainly up on the Pic Blanc glacier. Choose between the moghuls of the 'Tunnel' or Europe's longest black run 'Sarenne' boasting fantastic views. Check out the available options for Alpe d'Huez lift passes.

Alpe D'Huez - Town

If the weather is looking bad there are plenty of other options. Leisire facilities include a 2 cinemas which occasionally show English films, a swimming pool and leisure centre with squash and an ice skating rink. Eating out offers good value and there is a range of styles from home cooked French cuisine to fast food restaurants. The nightlife is full on too with a reputation for lively bars, clubs and toffee vodka!

Activities

Alpe d'Huez attracts sports enthusiasts year round and has always been a key stage of the Tour de France. There are plenty of activies on offer to add variety to your ski holiday including ice driving, quad bikes, helicopter trips and paragliding.

Children

Ski school is available for children from 4 years and up. For younger children there are nursury options for children from 2yrs:
Eterlous: (Les Bergers) 0033 (0)4 76 80 67 85
Les Crapouilloux: (Centre) 0033 (0)4 76 11 39 23

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