Alpe d'Huez Ski Resort Guide: Reviews, Ratings and Stats
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Alpe d'Huez reviews & ratings
4.2 (69 reviews)
Ranked 103rd of 155 Ski resorts
4.19 (69 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.00 (69 ratings)
Value for Money
4.30 (67 ratings)
Après Ski
3.72 (60 ratings)
Off Piste
4.28 (67 ratings)
Eating Out
4.32 (66 ratings)
Accommodation Options
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Overview

Alpe d'Huez, often referred to as the "Island in the Sun", is a renowned ski resort in the French Alps known for its extensive and varied ski terrain, suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort boasts one of the longest ski runs in the world and is famous for its challenging black runs and off-piste opportunities. Alpe d'Huez also offers vibrant nightlife, a wide range of accommodation, and activities beyond skiing, such as ice skating and indoor sports, making it a popular choice for a comprehensive ski holiday.

Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
34Beginner Runs
31Intermediate Runs
28Advanced Runs
18Expert Runs
16 kmLongest Run
197 kmSkiable Terrain
88 kmsSnow making
Elevation
3300 mTop
1860 mBottom
1440 mVertical Drop
Lifts
15Gondolas / Cable Cars
25Chairlifts
31Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
€1052Season pass
€3106 days
€621 day
Weather
372 cmAverage annual snowfall

Getting There

Airports

  • Grenoble Airport (GNB) 100KMs 75min drive
  • Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 150KMs 120min drive
  • Geneva Airport (GVA) 220KMs 165min drive

Train Stations

  • Grenoble 63 / km 75m drive

Alpe d'Huez Reviews & Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.2
Ranking: 103rd of 155 resorts
4.19 (69 ratings)
Overall Rating
3.42 (60 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.00 (69 ratings)
Value for Money
4.30 (67 ratings)
Après Ski
4.52 (60 ratings)
Family Friendly
3.72 (60 ratings)
Off Piste
4.28 (67 ratings)
Eating Out
2.76 (55 ratings)
Tree Skiing
4.27 (67 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.63 (62 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.53 (60 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.72 (68 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.23 (69 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.33 (40 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.32 (66 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.00 (1 ratings)
Beginners
4.21 (24 ratings)
Intermediates
4.22 (32 ratings)
Advanced
4.00 (11 ratings)
Experts
4.43 (7 ratings)
Snowboarders

All Reviews

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Fran - advanced skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
This sunshine resort lives up to its name, fun for all the family as well as a huge playground of off piste skiing for the more adventurous. Great variety of restaurants with a new Japanese serving super ramen bowls on the run down to Oz. Tomorrow land is also held here each year adding an extra dramatic vision with slope side daytime dj concerts with amazingly constructed multiple stages. Everyone is friendly and a great place for lunch after La Sarene is La Comb Haut best plate de jour on the mountain and if returning to the little resort of Villard Reculas do ski into Le Bergerie for a sundowner!
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Ewan - expert skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
Great resort with some really interesting and unique pistes, especially higher up and lower down. Great apre and nightlife all round solid resort for groups or the whole family
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Joanna - intermediate skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
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Luca - expert skier
Apr, 30 - 2024
Ive done 5 weeks there over the past 3 years, really great place for group trips and has some fantastic runs, however snow quality can not be reliable and a lot of their best runs can be shut because of it.
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Sean - expert skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Spent a week in ADH in January, excellent snow conditions and an awesome park. The shapers created some great jumps and also had a variety of rails. Apres is kicking with a mix of venues, Live music at L'Underground, and great tunes from the resident DJ's at Smithy's. Restaurant wise you need to book in advance, most of the good places are small and book out quickly!
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Ross - intermediate skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
A huge ski area, that is let down by long lines for gondolas, so unfortunately you'll spend most of the day in a queue if you're trying to get to the top. But if you're happy spending a day on chairlifts, you can have a great day linking runs.
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Adam - advanced skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
Alpe d'huez and its connected areas has something for all ages and abilities. It's a fantastic resort that is snow sure and with a great mix of slopes and terrains. The pistes are all well groomed and managed with a modern and quick lift system. Also the area has very modern hotels that are connected to the mountain with ease and an huge range of resteraunts and bars to suit rhe needs of everyone. It has various parking areas for.self drive tourists and offers a huge range of options on accommodation. It's a 5 Star resort and one that everyone should visit
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Oliver - intermediate skier
Apr, 29 - 2024
A nice resort, a lot of the slopes close to the resort were busy but not unbearable. I would recommend heading over towards Auris en Oisans, the slopes over there are much quieter and there is a good range of slopes for different skill levels.
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Will - advanced snowboarder
Apr, 27 - 2024
Varied terrains with multiple distinct ski areas. Lacking in tree / glade runs. Inconsistent ski run categorisation but a variety of difficulties to choose from. Good après scene. Expensive accommodation for the quality but cheaper than other resorts in the alpes.
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Nimet - intermediate skier
Apr, 22 - 2024
Excellent number of lower slopes to build confidence before moving higher up the mountain. Good lift network to explore the surrounding villages. Wide range of accommodation and food (both eat in and take away), lunch highlight being Captain Sandwichin the village centre. Have visited 3 times and would be a default option to go again.
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