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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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The ski runs were amazing, I would definitely go again. So beautiful. Aprés was great aswell, in particular folie douce. Wouldn’t recommend going in december as it’s icy, but the party life is great. I had the best week of my life, and being on the slopes was a breath of fresh air.
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Great resort, runs were awesome and plentiful, loads to keep me entertained for the week. Would definitely go again.
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Unfortunately the lack of snow in Alpe d’Huez over the last few months has affects the resort - with less runs open - skiers and snowboards are bottlenecks down the same runs, causing icy conditions and very busy pistes. The resort however is lovely and I can’t wait to go back when there is a bit more powder.
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Been coming here for nearly 7 years,for obvious reasons.
Top notch on everything considered!! 10/10 in all aspects,can never fault anything.

See you again in December
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Great resort, getting to the highest point can take time because of queues, best to been lift slot.
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Had a really great time, met a lot of the locals and would definitely one back. Being here for new years was incredible. Highly recommend
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A great resort for levels of skiing and snowboarding. A Glacier so snow guaranteed. The Folie Douce provides excellent apres on the mountain and the selection of bars in resort provides great evening entertainment. The live music and staff in the Underground bar were excellent . Plenty of variety of eateries can highly recommend le Cremaillere in the old town of resort. In all a great resort for family and friends of all abilities and ages
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Apres ski was fairly quiet. Lots of dog mess on the ground beneath the melted snow. Good lifts, not a lot of queues. Could have been more festive considering we were there for Christmas
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The whole trip was lovely, skiing was great I have been before and overall one of my favourite resorts. The weather was consistent sun for us with a night of snow to top up. Food and accommodation were no more expensive than other resorts.
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A really good resort with great on piste skiing for people of all levels. We have been a number of times, and this time there wasn’t enough snow, but it was approaching the end of the season, but usually the resort is fantastic
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As a friend group of 4 who ski and snowboard Alpe d’Huez has been perfect for our different skill levels and abilities.

We stayed over New Years and the town offers a great selection of Restaurants, Bars, and clubs which we all enjoyed.

Would 100% recommend to all levels of Skiers and snowboarders as there are so many runs to choose from. We particularly enjoyed Marcells farm, it’s super fun!
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Alp D'Huez offers slopes for all abilities. As a beginner it had a lot of baby slopes, greens and blues.
Lessons were very helpful.
Lifts were great and easy to take.
Lots of amenities everywhere.
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Been Skiing at Alpe D’Huez for many years now. Always been a fantastic holiday. Great range of runs and Le Tunnel is always a test. Amazing mountainside restaurants and amazing food. Definitely recommend for all levels of snow ability
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The resort is amazing and has something for everyone. There are lots of different runs to do from greens to blacks. The apres ski is great too with folie douce on the mountain side and lots of great bars in the village. The lifts are efficient and accessible with various lift types to get to each part of the mountain.
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Beautiful resort. Great skiing.
It’s a little bit pricey and you’re a captive audience when it comes to eating out etc, but the standard of food is good and the skiing is outstanding!!!
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A great resort for skiers of all levels with a large variety of pistes and off piste options. Fantastic for families with plenty of ski schools and green and blue runs for the kids to hone their skills. Also lots of entertainment options other than skiing. A major plus was the sunshine - this resort really lives up to its reputation as the island in the sun!
We didn’t get the best snow conditions but there were still plenty of options at higher altitudes which were accessed easily by the efficient lift systems.
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Well organised resort across 3 levels of lifts- greens/ blues at resort level, use the dmc lift for blues/ reds and blacks at the glacier. Iconic runs if you want them in the sarenne and tunnel runs, and plenty of off piste if the works for you.

Night life is great- ski schools well worth the investment- ESF class 4 found some great powder!
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It was very large many satellite villages for accommodation options and the ski area is very large.we stayed in vaujany and the pistes were amazing and we got a powder day at the end. However the lifts were good but the queues were sometimes quite bad but is to be expected at the time of year. The snow park wasn’t great as the majority was shut but it was still pretty good.
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Brilliant resort especially for families with so many runs, ski school and easy to access restaurants. So much to do in the town and vast ski areas for all levels. On the other side great resort for those looking for apres, with a dokie douche and plenty of bars.
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Very windy and icy. The resort was very sunny so the entire resort was iced over due to lack of snow. Had not snowed for a couple of weeks. The lower half of the resort is controlled by only a few lifts so it gets every busy and there is lots of traffic
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