Alpe d’Huez
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Alpe d’Huez at a glance
Alpe d’Huez is a ski resort in France, part of the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine ski area. It offers 250 km of slopes served by 68 lifts, with skiing between 1,120 m and 3,330 m (2,210 m vertical). That makes it the 23rd largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski. The season usually runs from December to April. Alpe d’Huez leans towards strong skiers, with around 30% of the slopes rated expert (black). Freestylers get 2 snow parks.
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Alpe d’Huez resort facts
About Alpe d’Huez
Alpe d'Huez is known as the "Island in the Sun" thanks to its exceptional sunshine record. The resort offers 250km of pistes including the legendary Sarenne, Europe's longest black run…
Resort Highlights
Alpe d’Huez is known as the “Island in the Sun” thanks to its exceptional sunshine record. The resort offers 250km of pistes including the legendary Sarenne, Europe’s longest black run at 16km.
Frequently asked questions about Alpe d’Huez
Alpe d’Huez has 250 km of marked slopes: 70 km easy (blue), 105 km intermediate (red), 75 km expert (black), served by 68 ski lifts.
The skiing in Alpe d’Huez ranges from 1,120 m at the base to 3,330 m at the top — a vertical drop of 2,210 m.
The ski season in Alpe d’Huez typically runs from December to April. Exact opening dates vary by year and snow conditions.
Alpe d’Huez works for beginners, though it is not a dedicated beginner resort: about 28% of the slopes (70 km) are easy blue runs.
Alpe d’Huez has 75 km of expert (black) slopes — about 30% of the total. It is also known for its off-piste terrain. There are 2 snow parks for freestylers.
Alpe d’Huez is a ski resort in France. It belongs to the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine ski area. By slope kilometres it is the 23rd largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski.
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