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Alpe d'Huez Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 1, 2024

Sun-soaked slopes, varied terrains, and a vibrant après-ski scene make Alpe d'Huez a must-visit for every ski level.

Alpe d'Huez overview

Stats

4.6
/5
Rating
1850
m
Resort height
3330
m
Summit

KM of slopes

70
Beginners
130
Intermediates
70
Experts
250
Total

Best for

Beginners
Intermediates
Experts
Boarders
Off-piestes
Poor
Families
Fun
Fun

Alpe d'Huez for beginners

Beginners rating -
70
Perfect
Beginners will find a warm welcome at Alpe d'Huez with its expansive nursery slopes in the Bergers area. Four free lifts make it hassle-free to get to beginner-friendly green runs. For those ready to advance, the Village blue run connects the main town to the village of Huez, offering a slightly steeper but manageable challenge.

Alpe d'Huez for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Intermediates
Perfect
Intermediate skiers, this resort is your haven. The slopes are high, sunny, and extensive, covering regions like Signal, Montfrais, and Les Farcis. Efficient lift systems mean you can cover a lot of ground, and the red runs in areas like Lac Blanc and Signal de L'Homme are not to be missed.

Alpe d'Huez for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Experts
Perfect
For advanced skiers, Alpe d'Huez is an absolute delight. It houses the world's longest black run, La Sarenne, which starts from the Pic Blanc peak. If you're looking for more challenges, the Tunnel run is notorious for its adrenaline-pumping drops and turns, and there are other black runs like Fare and Balme that await your skills.

Alpe d'Huez for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Boarders
Perfect
Snowboarders, whether beginners or experts, will find plenty to love. Two separate snow parks feature all kinds of obstacles from rails to boxes, along with a halfpipe. The larger park next to the main town also has a boardercross course complete with banked turns and gap jumps.

Alpe d'Huez for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Off-piestes
Perfect
Alpe d'Huez doesn't disappoint off-piste enthusiasts. If extreme skiing is your game, La Grave is the must-visit area with its challenging couloirs. The resort also offers closer options like off-piste runs beside the Poutran red run in Oz and Roche Melon in Vaujany.

Alpe d'Huez for families

Families rating -
Families
Perfect
Alpe d'Huez is a family paradise, offering a wide range of accommodations near ski lifts, easy-to-access ski schools, and a myriad of family-centric activities. Notable highlights include the Junior ski zone, which is situated atop the Signal ski lift and features a dynamic 1.2-mile track complete with banked turns and a cow-themed slalom. Families can also enjoy a 120m-long ice cave at 2,700m elevation with yearly themed ice sculptures. Additional amenities include the indoor Palais des Sports with over 20 activities such as mini-golf and an aerial obstacle course, and the ESF Children's Chalet in the Bergers district that caters to young ski enthusiasts from 2.5 years old and offers lunch and nursery services.

Alpe d'Huez apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Poor
Alpe d'Huez is a hub for energetic après-ski life with options to match any mood. Spread across the resort's four zones are a plethora of bars and nightspots to unwind in after a day on the slopes. La Folie Douce stands out as a high-energy venue where dancing on tables is the norm. The Underground Bar provides a cozy setting with its snowboard-lined ceiling and live music. Freeride Café is renowned for its lively DJ sets, and the Igloo Club is the spot for night-long dancing with club anthems, strobe lights, and smoke machines.

Alpe d'Huez

food scene

Alpe d'Huez food scene

Alpe d'Huez is a family paradise, offering a wide range of accommodations near ski lifts, easy-to-access ski schools, and a myriad of family-centric activities. Notable highlights include the Junior ski zone, which is situated atop the Signal ski lift and features a dynamic 1.2-mile track complete with banked turns and a cow-themed slalom. Families can also enjoy a 120m-long ice cave at 2,700m elevation with yearly themed ice sculptures. Additional amenities include the indoor Palais des Sports with over 20 activities such as mini-golf and an aerial obstacle course, and the ESF Children's Chalet in the Bergers district that caters to young ski enthusiasts from 2.5 years old and offers lunch and nursery services.