Alpe d'Huez

Ski resort and 21 mythical hairpin bends

From all the mountain passes of the Tour de France, the Alpe d’Huez is most likely the best known climb. This 1120 metres long climb is also one of the most spectacular ones. Those who love cycling tourism dream about riding this mythical route. At 14 km from the top, you’ll find 21 ‘count-down’ signs up to the top. From the Alpe d'Huez, you can also visit the lakes of the Oisans (lac Besson, lac du Carrelet, lac Noir).

L'Alpe d´Huez is one of the jewels that attracts the most visitors to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is also a world-renowned ski resort perched 1,860 meters above sea level on a south-facing plateau. Its ski area, Alpe d´Huez Grand Domaine Ski, includes no less than 250 km of slopes.

The Pic Blanc and the ski area

We cannot talk about Alpe d'Huez without mentioning the attraction of the Pic Blanc, its highest point. Tourists flock to this view perched at an altitude of 3,300 meters, to enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas in France. Offering a 360-degree panorama, the site is classified three stars in the Michelin Green Guide.
The ski area covers the Alpe d'Huez, but also Auris, Oz en Oisans, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas. It’s a huge playground where you can be sure to enjoy the snow throughout the season. A thousand snow guns are installed throughout the site, between 3,060 meters and 1,035 meters above sea level.

The different tracks of the domain

The alpine domain welcomes skiers of all ages and all levels. The site includes:

• 18 green slopes: they are characterized by their light and easily accessible slopes, and are ideal for children or beginners in particular. They also meet the expectations of skiers who do not necessarily want to hit the passes at high speed.
• 31 blue slopes: the slopes are larger here but at the same time relatively accessible. These are the playgrounds of choice for intermediate skiers. Some of these skiers do it for fun or to improve their level.
• 28 red runs: the slopes are narrower with sometimes bumps. These tracks require more rigor and application, and above all make skiers looking for maximum speed happy.
• 34 black slopes: they also delight thrill seekers. They are however more technical, with sometimes dizzying slopes. These are the playing fields of predilection for more experienced competitors.

The Nordic area includes 6 blue runs and 3 red runs.
However, it should be borne in mind that the snow conditions and visibility (fog, sun ...) can also affect the difficulty of the slopes. If you are an intermediate skier, it is recommended to start by attacking green runs to warm up, before moving on to the blue runs.
In terms of prices, the Alpe d´Huez Grand Domaine Ski domain offers three options:

• Pedestrian 1 day: 21 €
• Adult 1 day: 54.50 €
• Child 1 day: 44.50 €