Alpe d'Huez
Lifts (1/60)
Slopes (0/93)
Snow depth
10925 ft
6102 ft
137.8 in
5.1 in
18°F
39°F
Alpe d'Huez is a place that may not be very known for skiing among the general populace. The area had the honor of organizing the bobsled competitions during the Winter Olympics in Grenoble in 1968 and it is a regular stop during the Tour de France mountain stages. However, this does not in any way mean that the skiing is anything but top class. The fact is that most of the now giant French mega-resorts had to develop their businesses before Alpe d'Huez was no longer considered to be France's best ski resort.
A testament to the fact that the skiing is not so bad is, among other things, that Alpe d'Huez has the world's longest black piste, Sarenne, which is 16 km long. The top of the piste starts from Pic Blanc, which is the highest point of the city and is known for countless offerings of long off-piste alternatives. Alpe d'Huez also has a very well-developed artificial snow system, so the resort is a safe destination even during the warmer years!
A testament to the fact that the skiing is not so bad is, among other things, that Alpe d'Huez has the world's longest black piste, Sarenne, which is 16 km long. The top of the piste starts from Pic Blanc, which is the highest point of the city and is known for countless offerings of long off-piste alternatives. Alpe d'Huez also has a very well-developed artificial snow system, so the resort is a safe destination even during the warmer years!
Alpe d'Huez Snow forecast
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Saturday0.31 in rain
39°F
2 mph -
Sunday0.35 in rain
39°F
1 mph -
Monday0.2 in rain
40°F
2 mph
Facts about Alpe d'Huez
| Number of slopes: | 93 |
 Green slopes: | 29 |
 Blue slopes: | 25 |
 Red slopes: | 24 |
 Black slopes: | 15 |
| Evening skiing: | 1 number of slopes |
| Longest slope: | 61516 ft |
| Total length of pistes: | 149.1 miles |
Lifts (Total: 60)
| Gondola lift: | 9 |
| Aerial tramway: | 6 |
| Chair lifts: | 24 |
| Lift capacity: | 90000 persons/hour |
Vertical drop
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Highest Point: 10925 ft |
| Vertical drop: 4823 ft | |
| Base Point: 6102 ft |
Season
| Start: | 3 December |
| End: | 16 April |
Cross country skiing
| Tracks: | 33.6 miles |
| Lit tracks: | 0 miles |
| Artificial snow: | 0 miles |
Areas
| Snowparks: | 2 |
| Childrens area: | 3 |
Rhône-Alpes
Reviews for Alpe d'Huez
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The ski resort that has it all!
I have spent 100 days plus in this ski resort and can really recommend it highly to EVERYONE regardless of level of... Read more (95 words)
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Was there a couple of years ago with Langley. Top slopes, nice young people and pure gourmet food. And what a view we had from the hotel. Think it's c... Read more (33 words)
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Week 8 2016, little too little snow in the village, good with snow on top. Cozy city. Sun, sun and sun.
Good lift system with long and good slopes at... Read more (77 words)
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Come home from Alpe last week. Absolutely ok skiing even though the long black from Pic Blanc was clearly overrated. Tunnel is a cool hill with some c... Read more (126 words)
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Me and my girlfriend went to Alpe d'Huez for three weeks, late February, early March.
We think the resort is a hidden gem in the southern Alps.
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Low and read reviews on the resort and felt that many did not make this amazing gem to the ski resort correct.
Alpe d'Huez as an offpiste resort is... Read more (245 words)
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I was a short turn in the Alpe d'Huez and lived at Langley's hotel Le Petit Prince. The hotel is next to a chairlift that takes you to the system. The... Read more (123 words)
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Undoubtedly good ski resort, well planned and good ride for almost all categories of skiers. An advantage when you go away a bigger bunch of different... Read more (68 words)
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Just returned from Alpe d'heuz and can say that it is a good system for everyone, good park, good and easy-to-use offpsit. Great long and nice ... Read more (134 words)
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Was there January 2008 with the girl. 2 weeks before I went in val'd ice cream and wrecked! Did you like the schyyst place with the right system (thou... Read more (79 words)
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Nearby ski resorts
| Vaujany | 4.3 miles |
| Les 2 Alpes | 6.8 miles |
| Chamrousse | 9.3 miles |
| Alpe Du Grand-serre | 11.2 miles |
| St Sorlin d'Arves | 11.8 miles |
| La Grave | 11.8 miles |
| St Jean d'Arves | 12.4 miles |
| Le Corbier | 13.7 miles |
Airports near Alpe d'Huez
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Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport Driving time: 1 hour, 34 minutes (66 miles) Distance: 40 miles |
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Chambery Airport Driving time: 1 hour, 47 minutes (82 miles) Distance: 38 miles |
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Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport Driving time: 1 hour, 56 minutes (96 miles) Distance: 64 miles |
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Torino Airport Driving time: 3 hours, 16 minutes (125 miles) Distance: 77 miles |