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Top Rated for
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%
Ranked
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of 270 ski resorts
Overall Rating
4.29
From 434 Reviews
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Total Runs
1860
Bottom Elevation
3300
Top Elevation
197
Skiable Terrain

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)
Snowboarders

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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
  • lift pass price
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Great for beginners with lots of greens and fun runs. There hasn’t been much snow fall so the snow wasn’t great but what was there the teams had done a great job of maintaining it. Lots of places to stop for food or drinks. Really good all rounder for all levels and types of holidays.
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Great all round for families and friends, best of both worlds!

Great cost food spots to lively bars, apres and plenty of mountain to explore with ease.

Great snow for march
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Cool resort, has lots of gondolas so you might feel like your taking off your skis regularly. Longest black run in the world (?) ride it in the morning for a great start to the day
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Good slopes that caters to all abilities. Can be busy and lots of people stopping in middle of slopes. Well groomed and lots of friendly people around willing to help! Minus the odd few that blast past the kids at ridiculous speeds on green slopes
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Great for a boys trip if all are different levels. Lots to explore and plenty of après! Had the best tîme
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We went during what is considered the quiet week. We were on the slopes ready for the first lift and they were beautifully quiet, for the first hour we'd barely see anyone! Even when it got busier, lift queues were never more than 5 minutes. Lots of great food choices but as expected, pricey on the slopes. Top tip - hire a ski locker at the slopes. The room is always heated so everything dries quickly and there's a toilet!
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Really nice and accessible resort. Good transport links in and out of the resort. Good variety of runs, with good lift operations.
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such a good resort!! been here twice now and the slopes and town are so lovely. slopes aren’t too busy an well kept
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Great trip with pals. Stayed at a chalet with a host. Would have been ski in ski out if there had been snow. Bad ice due to lack of snow. But the apres made the trip in the end.
As someone lucky enough to have lived in the Canadian Rockies and experienced the snow there, then come to the alps during a lack of snow season, the skiing wasn't great. Too many newbs high up on ice not knowing what theyre doing and ice made it unpredictable. But the apres, oh baby. La Folie Douce and everything else, sunshine and beer. Can't be mad.
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Great resort - some are quieter than others and still very accessible from the Huez
Lots of bars and restaurants on the slopes and in the town, prices match the resort
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Great for families, quiet evenings and plenty of good beginner runs! Snow was fantastic and a very friendly vibe around the whole town.
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Always my favourite resort! I’ve done two seasons here and many holidays! The best bar in town is the underground
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School ski trip as a teacher and both kids and staff had a great time. Great resort, never a dull day and kids had a whale of a time. Staff had lots to do too, and would definitely go again.
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Great runs ranging from beginner friendly to advanced. Good apres spots at the bottom and halfway up the mountain. We rented out equipment from a shop near our hotel and they were very accommodating and efficient. Great food options all around. Only negative was a slightly longer walk to the nearest lift than we would have liked, and we weren’t even the furthest of distances away compared to other accommodations.
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I had a great time at Alpe d'huez, everything you need is at the resort even including an ice skating rink and an outdoor swimming pool. Large variety of food options for eating out, as well as two supermarkets. Lots of bars and clubs, no entry fees and great vibes overall. Staff was friendly everywhere. The slopes were a bit icy in some places due to lack of snow when during the period I went, however there are slopes for every level, I even learned to snowboard for two days and found a great green slope for it which was also fun for my intermediate partner who was teaching me, as along side the slope there were humps, tunnels and some off piest areas to jump. Overall 9/10 experience. Some of the lifts were closed so we only had 4 open black runs which weren't extremely challenging.
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Mid range option, ideal for families and beginners but still with the option for challenging runs and Folie Douce. All round great resort.
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It’s a great resort, snow conditions irrespective, plenty of sun, lovely bars and restaurants.
Not as big as some of the huge areas but enough to keep most people busy.

Lovely restaurant choices too.
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I was a beginner but had a great time! The weather wasn't ideal but they kept the pistes decent enough. Folie was fun! Good food everywhere you go. Slightly more spread out for bars and restaurants but still had a lot of fun. Would recommend!
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Great resort for all level of skiers. Everything accessible from close by and lots of shops and bars for all ages. We went with all age ranged and abilities and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Thought Alp D’Huez was decent, we don’t have the best snow for the first day but improved massively as the stay went on. We had some great nights out!!
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