Alpe d'Huez Reviews & Ratings

Lovely, friendly resort with lots of options for all levels. Lots of great restaurants on the mountain and in town, La Crémaillère is a personal favourite. Lift pass is good value for money, a few of the lifts have been recently upgraded.
The snow can be variable due to the south facing location, the resort is famous for getting a lot of sun. Piste conditions were good in mid January.

The ski resort had amazing access to lifts, shops and restaurants.
Majority of runs were groomed overnight. The runs were fun and interesting with plenty of variety for all levels.
The speed ski was great with plenty of spots to go to.
We loved the atmosphere in town. Everyone was friendly and there was a nice buzz about the town.

Had a great experience with a whole range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced, there was something for everyone!

My husband and I had a great time! The aprés scene was amazing! We also really enjoyed all the local restaurants and shops near the village. The mountain seemed very beginner friendly with good options for skiers that to a slight challenge.

Beautiful scenery & great atmosphere. We stayed in budget accommodation with breakfast included, which was not my choice. The skiing was great except for white out conditions/avalanche risks which limited us during a couple of days.

I loved Alpe d’uez as a student. It was so much fun, such a variety of slopes for all levels so all could have fun together. The most fun in the clubs and apres! There were lots of good accommodation options for the low budget(!) and we were very comfortable and the lifts were so close.

We loved Alpe D'huez as a group of beginner/ intermediates - it met all our needs! The beginner friendly area just next to the main town was brilliant for the newbies. Adventuring to the outlying villages was a highlight, along with the huge descent of La Sarenne (officially black, but a long flat but at the bottom!) Our accommodation was a bit of a trek in boots so I'd probably pick somewhere more central next time, or one of those satellite villages - Vaujany looked great to me if you don't mind the lifts up in the morning.

A very complete resort with over 400km of piste and plenty of runs for skiers at all levels. The lift system is very modern and waiting times are minimal. A great resort for families and groups.

Great resort. We went late in the season so wanted to go high - the snow was still nearly all the way into the town - so nearly got to the door of our hotel. Eating out was great - lots of variety and nice small family run places.

What was great was after a week of skiing we drove down into Lyon and had what for us was a warm sunny city break - amazing how we could combine two kinds of trips in one holiday. Lyon can get super warm in spring in the middle of the day when it is sunny. So to have a ski resort so close to a cultural hub like Lyon is real bonus.

Visited at the quiet time (early Jan) so no worries about lift queues or booking meals. No snow for a month so very bare on the hillsides below the main town. However, the good work of the pisteurs plus snow machines meant plenty of prepared runs open so plenty to ski, including to lower villages, but hard packed lower down. Big dump of snow mid-week improved the runs but didn't lead to the closed runs being opened due to wanting to improve the base + high avalanche risk.
Overall. a sizeable area to ski from high up all the way down to the lower villages in a resort where they work well to keep a large area open. Off the slopes plenty of places to eat, with generally high quality food.

Traveled with husband and child. We had a great experience. Nicely groomed sloaps, not too busy, quick queue to chair lifts. Nice food on sloap, though a bit expensive.

Great resort and ski area, plenty of challenging runs and lift queues generally excellent (except if you want to ski the Pic Blanc - just need to book early, online). Resort had lots of places to eat out and food and variety were good. Hotel and accommodation options are varied and it is an easy transfer from Grenoble or Lyon airports. all round excellent resort due to the high altitude so lots of reliable snow.

Great resort for beginners and everyone alike! Lift queues can be a little long however. Have a great few bars too!

I’ve been to Alpe d’Huez 3 times and love it. The snow was low when we arrived but the teams had obviously done an amazing job on the runs that were open. The bars and restaurants are amazing and the runs are super cruzy, with the option for long harder runs too, especially the Sorrene (when it opens again). The higher you go the better the snow and generally quieter. The other side of the mountain is good fun in the afternoon on a sunny day as it gets a bit slushy, which I love on a snowboard. The lifts and technology are always improving and the town is picture perfect. When the snow did arrive, the tractors and trucks were out in full force clearing the roads. Love it and would always recommend!

Great resort. Easy access. Lifts gondolas all clean and working well We were in a catered chalet which was great with a teenager. Resort was lovely. Clean. Safe

Alpe d’Huez is a brilliant all-round ski resort and one I’d happily go back to without thinking twice.
The skiing is great, whether you’re cruising on piste or heading off to find a bit of adventure. There’s loads of variety, so you never feel stuck doing the same runs over and over again, and the long descents are a proper bonus. It works just as well for confident skiers as it does for mixed-ability groups.
Off the slopes, there’s plenty going on. Accommodation choices are solid from good-value apartments to nicer hotels so you can usually find something that fits your budget and style. Food options are excellent too, with everything from easygoing mountain lunches to decent sit-down dinners in the evening.
Après is another big win. There are loads of bars, whether you fancy a chilled beer, live music, or a full-on party atmosphere. It’s lively without being messy, and you can pick the vibe you want depending on the night.
Overall, Alpe d’Huez just gets the balance right. Great skiing, loads to do, good food, good nightlife, and a proper holiday feel. A cracking resort all round.

Unfortunately the snow wasn’t great when we visited and this meant the resort wasn’t as picturesque as it could be. We stayed in a small family run chalet which was basic but ok, however it was a long drive to the slopes. I have previously been to catered chalets with bigger companies which had a better atmosphere and more choice for food, especially dietary requirements. The resort wasn’t great for apres ski and I would say it’s better for those looking for a quiet break.

Excellent for beginners and snow sure. Also a good variety of reds and blacks for more advanced skiers with Le Tunnel to test the real experts.

It’s a nice resort but so many moguls and icey reds, slopes can so busy in the afternoon and all apres shuts at 6pm! Only a couple of restaurants to choose from which are expensive

Very nice, walkable, good for most ski-levels. Not for experienced skiers. Lots of ski-rental options for cheap