Alpe d'Huez ski information
Alpe d’Huez is a great all-rounder, providing a full range of pistes for all standards of skier or boarder, plus superb resort facilities. The high sunny slopes provide an excellent viewpoint for the grand peaks of the Ecrin National Park.
Skiing and snowboarding in Alpe d'Huez
Ski Information Beginners
Unbeatable wide gentle green and blue runs for a successful start to skiing. The well-regarded ski school will provide the essential basics.
Ski Information Intermediates
The variety of skiing is excellent and the consistent good conditions are difficult to match elsewhere. Fearless intermediates should enjoy most of the super long black runs from Pic Blanc and there are some lovely long runs down to 0z and Vaujany. Most intermediates would be working very hard to cover all areas of Alpe d'Huez in a week.
Ski Information Advanced
Ideal for experts as here you'll find some of the most testing terrain in France, including La Sarenne, one of the longest blacks in Europe and the notorious Tunnel Run. The resort also offers many off-piste options for the more advanced skier or boarder.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Alpe d'Huez offers some amazing and varied terrain, keen freeriders will be in their element here. You can go in search of powder in areas such as Villard-Recluas, Auris and the Glacier de Sarenne. Freestylers will be smiling too as there is a pipe and snowboard park, plus an abundance of natural kickers and rollers all around the resort.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £246 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £265 | - |
| Lift pass + Intermediate skis | £265 | - |
| Lift pass + Superior snowboard | £279 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £222 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (5-12) | |
| First Time Ski | £399 | £304 |
| FIrst Time Board | £399 | £304 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (5-12) | |
| Improver Ski | £414 | £324 |
| Improver Board | £424 | £324 |
Family choice
Pepi Penguin & Snuggle Clubs (6mths-4yrs) - Pepi Penguin Club open to all guests staying in Alpe d'Huez, located in Hotel Hermitage.
Whizz Kids & Pyjama Clubs (4-11yrs) - also at the Hermitage.
Please note: Snuggle & Pyjama evening clubs are for guests in Hermitage only pre-booking full day childcare.
Langley Freeriders Kids Clubs & Nanny Service (6mths-12yrs) - open to all guests staying in the Petit Prince Hotel.
Pre-booking is essential.
Snow Savers
Chalet +: New for winter 20011/12 selected chalets are now All Inclusive with packed lunches, snacks, and beer and wine included as well as the hearty breakfast and evening meal you'd expect in any of our chalets.
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Money savers: FREE entry to swimming pool ('Speedo' style trunks) and ice rink with lift pass
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-71yrs
Alpe d'Huez at a glance
Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester
Flight time
Approx. 1.5-2hrs
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 15 mins, Grenoble 2hrs 15mins
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
1,860m (6,102ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
249kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 38 Intermediate 68 Difficult 17 -
Cross-country
50kms
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Longest Run
16kms (Sarenne Glacier)
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Number of Lifts
84 (6 cable cars, 10 gondolas, 2 bucket lifts, 25 chairlifts, 40 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
2
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
