Alpe d'Huez
France, Isère
Sunniest resort in the Alps with 300 days of sunshine per year
Resort Statistics
250
Pistes
84
Lifts
3330m
Max Elevation
35%
Beginner
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- Excellent snow record
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for families
Cons
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Alpe d'Huez is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediate
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Alpe d'Huez offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Alpe d'Huez, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Good
Après-Ski
Good
Price Level
Mid-Range
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Time:10-12 hours
Distance:950 km
Route:
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Lyon → Grenoble → Alpe d'Huez
By Plane
Airport:Grenoble Airport (GNB)
Flight:1h 30min
Transfer:1h 30min by bus/shuttle
By Train
Time:8-10 hours
Changes:2-3 changes
Route:
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Lyon → TER to Grenoble → Bus to Alpe d'Huez