How big is Alpe d'Huez?
Alpe d'Huez has 250 trails served by 84 lifts — 5th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 2nd of the 15.
Alpe d'Huez resort guide
Isère, France
Sunniest resort in the Alps with 300 days of sunshine per year
Alpe d'Huez at a glance
250
Trails
84
Lifts
10,925ft
Top
3,609ft
Base
7,316ft
Vertical
CMF
Nearest airport, 39 mi
35% beginner40% intermediate25% advanced
Alpe d'Huez is famous for its sunny weather and the legendary 21-hairpin climb featured in the Tour de France.
Your questions about Alpe d'Huez, answered
How high is Alpe d'Huez?
The lifts run from 3,609ft at the base to 10,925ft at the top, a vertical of 7,316ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 5th highest, with the 3rd biggest vertical.
Is Alpe d'Huez good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Alpe d'Huez split 35% beginner, 40% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits beginners.
For backcountry and off-piste, our guide documents 3 zones at Alpe d'Huez, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Alpe d'Huez?
Over the last ten winters Alpe d'Huez has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 20 to May 23, about 186 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 65in, 42in of new snow and 5.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Alpe d'Huez?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF), 39 mi away in a straight line. Grenoble Alpes Isère (GNB) is 41 mi, Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 58 mi, Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) is 65 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Alpe d'Huez?
A 6-day adult Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine costs €337 for 2026/27, or €56 a day. For value it ranks 6th of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Alpe d'Huez
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF39 mi
- Grenoble Alpes IsèreGNB41 mi
- Annecy MeythetNCY58 mi
- Lyon Saint-ExupéryLYS65 mi · major airport
Travel time to Alpe d'Huez
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,861 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 53 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Grenoble Alpes Isère (GNB)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,845 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 55 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,862 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 55m · 79 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 45m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Alpe d'Huez lift ticket 2026/27
€3376-day adult Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine · ≈$386
€56 per day · 4.5 km of trails per € · #6 of 15 for value in France
87value scoreOutstanding value
Alpe d'Huez trail map 2025/26
2025/26 seasonThe official Alpe d'Huez trail map, published by Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine. It shows every run, lift and sector across 250 trails served by 84 lifts, from 3,609ft at the base to 10,925ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Alpe d'Huez
- Excellent snow record
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for families
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Alpe d'Huez by ability level
Beginners
Alpe d'Huez is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
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.
Our take on Alpe d'Huez
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: alpedhuez.com
More on Alpe d'Huez
- Alpe d'Huez snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Alpe d'Huez snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Alpe d'Huez lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Alpe d'Huez backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Alpe d'Huez
- Les Deux Alpes5 mi
- Serre Chevalier26 mi
- Val Thorens29 mi
- Valmorel30 mi
- Bardonecchia, Italy31 mi
- Méribel34 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.