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4.51 (39 Ratings)
Beginners
4.49 (378 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.45 (417 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.44 (431 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.36 (61 Ratings)
Snowboarders
4.34 (432 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
Beginner 31%
Intermediate 28%
Advanced 25%
Expert 16%
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Bottom Elevation
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Top Elevation
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Alpe d'Huez Reviews & Ratings

4.29 (434 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.05 (428 ratings)
Value for Money
3.82 (426 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.26 (416 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.45 (417 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.49 (378 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.44 (431 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.48 (352 ratings)
Powder Zones
2.96 (356 ratings)
Tree Runs
3.43 (363 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.65 (363 ratings)
Off-Piste
3.54 (364 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.34 (432 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.15 (413 ratings)
Eating Out
4.31 (228 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.51 (39 ratings)
Beginners
4.28 (160 ratings)
Intermediates
4.26 (177 ratings)
Advanced
4.24 (57 ratings)
Experts
4.36 (61 ratings)
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Alpe d'Huez Review Summary

Alpe d'Huez attracts a broad range of skiers from beginners to experts, with users frequently noting the extensive green and blue runs that make it particularly suitable for learners and families. The resort's high altitude and sunny aspect are regularly mentioned, though this can lead to variable snow conditions lower down and slushy afternoons in spring. Multiple reviewers highlight the long runs, especially the Sarenne black, and the efficient lift system connecting to satellite villages like Vaujany and Oz. Après-ski receives mixed feedback, with Folie Douce praised but some users noting limited options and early closing times. Food quality both on-mountain and in town is consistently well-regarded, though prices are noted as typical for a French resort.

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  • beginner-friendly terrain
  • extensive ski area
  • sunny conditions
  • lift system efficiency
  • restaurant quality
  • mixed ability suitability
  • variable snow conditions
  • afternoon slush
  • limited après options
  • mogul formation
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First time skiing in Alpe DHuez was great. Perfect place to learn skiing with a lot of different slopes of varying difficulty. Ski school was easy to find and got me going with all the basics. Apres is great with a few bars all of which were busy and plenty of options for a night out as well. Highly recommend!
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Alpe dHuez has been my home resort for around 7 years now, and I never feel like I have exhausted all options! As a skier who started as soon as he could walk, I am always able to explore new off piste areas which I hadnt previously seen, but equally love hitting the pistes. Pistes are groomed to a high standard, and it is clear that mountain staff go above and beyond to enable us skiers to enjoy the resort as much as possible. Perhaps one of the only drawbacks is the volume of people at certain points during the season - the pic blanc lift to 3300m is often overrun. However, I feel this is usually the case wherever you go, and I would advise anyone thinking of going simply to check French, Dutch and Belgian school holidays in particular!
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Alpe Du Huez offers a lot, from marcels farm to the tunnel run there is something thing for everyone. Also has great off piste sections throughout the resort, just to name a few the back and side of signal are great starting areas which offer some challenging bits with great run off all the way to the Pitblanc crossing (local) named. There are loads of run that are barely used my favourite run of the whole resort is the red run at the top of the 2 man chair from the bottom of the serran.

Apres ski there is loads to choose from, the spot, foley duces with a small ski back down.
In the main town we used to go from sharkies to rum bar to Smithys, then end up in igloo.
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Incredible atmosphere, great runs perfect for starters and experts. Personally I enjoy the friendlyness and understanding of the people around me when I was learning.
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Make sure if you want to get 1st tracks up at pic Blanc you need to take the DMC cable car system up 1st thing. Furthermore to do the infamous tunnel piste you should book your holiday for in the new year as it rairly opens before Christmas. There is a family run named Marcels Farm which is very family friendly and good fun. Its an amazing resort for everyone and the wide variety of slopes provides a Brilliant holiday for the family.
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Although the resort has grown with an increase in properties over the years, it still retains its charm. There are runs for every level of skiing terminating at the top with a 16 kilometer black run called La Sarenne. Altough the most testing part is the first section, it it a challenge to which most skiers aspire.
The resort is blessed with sunshine which makes the excellent runs even more enjoyable. There are many excellent eateries on the slopes and are great for a morning refresher or a leisurely lunch.
The apres ski scene is great for those with the stamina to stay up late.
With so many Companies offering packages there is a wide rage of prices to suit all budgets; from self catering to five star accomodation.
Come to Alpe d'Huez, you will not regret the experience!
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An under-rated resort with much to offer all levels of ability. I particularly like the fact that many routes have easy/harder options for descent.

Has a very safe, large open area where beginners can gain confidence. An intermediates paradise with some of the longest runs in the Alps. Advanced and off-piste are well catered for too (including the (in)famous Sarenne black.

Accommodation (much of it apartments in Alpe d'Huez itself) options include staying at the lower, connected, villages for a quieter (and cheaper) time

Apart from the mid-station eatery (not recommended) there are good slope-side restaurants. Alpe d'Huez dining-out choices are reasonable
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Alpe D'Huez has a large ski area which accommodates all levels of skier. There is a wide choice of runs great blues and reds but a little light on the more advanced blacks unless you go to the top and try the tunnel run (not advised unless you are a very proficient skier) many people will try this who are not competent and will block the slopes. The other side, the Sarenne is said to be a long black run but its only black at the top and then goes into reds and blues with a little poling.
La Folie Douce at the top of Marmottes 1 is a wild experience for a couple of hours at the end of the day, just take car on the way down :)
The older town is quite small but if you can get accommodation here the walk to the main lift is a less than 5 minutes - don't ka the lobster pots.
To the right of the resort is the scare chair lift - not for the faint hearted - which takes you over to Auris en Oisans another smaller area but some nice blue runs.
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Snow sure as 1860 m
Grenoble transfer is short under 1.5hrs
One of the best lteams ft systems in the Alps. Vast ski area.
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An overall good ski resort, quite a young crowd. If planned in advance makes a great trip for intermediate skiers, not much for expert level.
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We chose alpe d'huez because of its various difficulty level of runs avaliable due to being a mixed level group skiing, the place did not disappoint as it had runs for every experience level , I tackled the longest black run in europe and what an amazing experience that was from the views at the top to the run itself all the way down to the bottom. La folie douce was an amazing place to take a stop with live music and an amazing atmosphere, because of this it was a go to stop everyday of our trip . I would recommend this to anyone that visits!
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Holiday with a group of friends, resort caters for all. Will be taking the family back as it was really good compared to other resorts.
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Great resort, brilliant apres. Defo worth getting 3 peaks lift pass to explore around les deux alps.
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Great resort, not the biggest one around. Good quality of runs. And lots of fun activities to do. I would recommend to more beginner skiers.
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Fabulous place to go with a big group or just on your own. Large selection of activities to take part in once the slopes are closed and also a night ski twice a week. Fine selection of slopes for all skill levels. The longest black run is quite the experience and leg burner but definitely an experience not to miss. The party life is pretty lively and theres a large range of food establishments and shops to browse.
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I've been to Alpe D'huez many times of the years and it's still one of my favourite resorts, the family friendliness is really good and the slopes are well looked after. Ski schools are really helpful to all ages as well. Great place to meet people from all over too.

I would highly recommend Alpe D'huez to anyone interested in a ski/snowboard holiday.
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Went there last year, lots of snow and was perfectly groomed very good ski lifts. The views were excellent and the sunrise was incredible. The only problems was the restaurants were a bit full but the food was very nice. Also, the Apres-ski was incredible.
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A very quiet, welcoming resort, with a huge range of options for skiers of any skill level. Some of the best black runs in france and a large number of easier runs aswell. There is a little bit of everything and I will definitely be going back as soon as possible!
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I went to Alpe dHuez october 2023 and found it great, it was when the resort was just opening so was full of powder and where it was pisted the slopes were crafted excellently.

There are runs for all difficulties and staying up the mountain meant that it was a rapid access to get up the mountain.

The resort is home to the longest black run in Europe which feels like a spiritual adventure transitioning from the towering peaks into the serene valleys only to be transported directly back to the main bowl.

The apres ski was great fun as well and the nighttime food and clubs were loads of fun, I couldnt have wanted more from a university trip.
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Really family friendly compared to other resorts, ski school focussed around instructing children and those with little ski experience.
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