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Alpe d'Huez Ski Holiday Guide

"If you're looking for a great value resort and a short transfer, then Alpe D'Huez is a perfect choice. After arriving in Grenoble at 9am, we were on the slopes by 1pm - you can't get much better than that!" Claire, Assistant Product Manager.

Alpe d'Huez is a large, modern resort on a high, open, sunny mountainside east of Grenoble. The resort has grown down a gentle slope in a triangular shape from the Grandes Rousses gondola at the top corner. Towards the bottom of the triangle is the original core of the resort, with a couple of streets retaining a more traditional feel.

Two satellite 'quarters', Les Bergers & L'Eclose are located at the bottom of the resort and are a small walk from the main resort, however each has their own lifts, bars & restaurants.

There is a resort shuttle bus which serves the whole resort and is included in the lift pass.

Skiing in Alpe D'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is a fantastic resort, ranking alongside other top French resorts such as Val d'Isere & La Plagne for the extent & variety of slopes.

The ski area is divided into four sectors, all well linked to one another. The largest sector, Pic Blanc is ideal for beginners & low intermediates, with a vast array of green runs controlled with low-speed restrictions in place.

Good intermediates have a fine selection of runs all over the area. In good snow conditions the variety of runs is difficult to beat. Every section has some challenging red runs to test the adventurous intermediates, but if you prefer gentle cruisers then head to above Vaujany where you will find an excellent selection.

More advanced & expert skiers are also well catered for with lots of long and challenging pistes as well as vast amounts of off piste, from fairly tame to seriously adventurous - always ski with a guide when skiing off piste for the first time.

There are two terrain park: one for novices near the bottom of the slopes & a 1.5km advanced park near the Babars drag, with a half-pipe, jumps & boardercross course. Teenagers can sign up for freestyle classes with ESF.