Basking in the blue skies of the Southern Alps, the delightful resort of Alpe d’Huez is a skiers heaven with an assortment of wide cruising runs, challenging mogul fields and glorious off-piste possibilities. The snow record here is unsurpassed, with high altitude skiing and the added bonus of a glacier. It also boasts the longest black run in the world – at 16km it is well worth attempting.

Catering for all levels of skiers and boarders alike, the resort thoughtfully becomes harder the higher up the mountain you travel, leaving beginners to happily progress, secure in the knowledge that there is nothing to daunting around the next bend, while the more adventurous revel in the delights of steep pistes, high peaks and magnificent views. As the day draws to a close, tired legs can look forward to a forgiving last run back to the chalet for vin chaud and tales of the day…..

Dotted around the vast ski area you will find a variety of superb traditional French style mountain restaurants where you will be able to take in the spectacular views while enjoying your lunch.

87 ski-lifts

117 side-marked slopes / 238 km

6 cable-cars 10 cab-lifts 24 chair-lifts 46 ski-lifts 1 basket-lift 2 lifts Main flow: 98,000 skiers per hour +700 snow cannons

10,000 ha skiable domain 2,210 m drop level, from 3,330 m down to 1,120 m 37 greens, 31 blues, 32 reds, 17 blacks 1 floodlit run for skiing by night, open 2 nights a week 2 snow parks with many attractions, boarder cross and half-pipe 2 special areas exclusively for beginners, More than 20 high-altitude off-piste trails, with gullies and tracts of fresh powdered snow, etc. 2 ski runs approved by the International Ski Federation for international ski competitions 50 km of cross-country skiing trails, 30 km of hiking paths More than 700 snowmaking machines for guaranteed snow coverage of 55 km of ski runs, totalling over 160 hectares

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The bustling and vibrant resort of Alpe d’Huez is ideally located a mere 1.5 hours from Grenoble Airport. Nestled in the sunshine bowl of the Grande Rousses ski area, the resort perfectly fuses the charm and character of the old town, with the excellent leisure facilities and convenience we have come to expect from a modern ski station. The resort has much to offer the most discerning traveller. Whether you want to take a dip in the alluring outdoor heated pool, test your nerve on the ice skating rink or merely unwind with a drink on a sun soaked terrace, Alpe d’Huez will cater for all your individual needs.

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