Alpe d'Huez: the mythical ski area of the Alps
Mountain holidays combining tradition and modernity
Located in the Isère department, only 59km from Grenoble. The resort of Alpe d'Huez is a winter sports resort located on the Grandes Rousses massif. It offers a breathtaking view of its highest point at 3330m: the Pic Blanc, rated 3 stars in the Michelin Guide. Alpe d'Huez is not only a summit, but also several other prestigious peaks such as the Meije, the Muzelle, the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Mont-Blanc...
Nicknamed the "Ile au Soleil", this resort benefits from a unique and generous sunshine with about 300 days of sunshine per year. Moreover, the resort has an active micro-climate, which allows you to make the most of this landscape which covers almost one fifth of the French territory, more precisely from Italy to the Massif Centrale.
Respectful of its traditional architecture, Alpe d'Huez seeks to preserve its cultural and natural heritage. This is expressed in the gastronomy and the rurality, present by the transhumance of about 370 cows and 2000 sheep on 10,000 hectares of pastures which become the ski slopes in winter.
A family ski area
At an altitude of 1860m, it has a huge ski area called "Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski". It represents 840 hectares of skiable terrain, 250km of slopes, 360° of thrills on 2200m of vertical drop. It brings together 5 resorts and 2 villages to offer you a multitude of sensations: Alpe d'Huez, Auris en Oisans, La Garde, Freney d'Oisans, Oz en Oisans, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas.
17 black runs are available to you. From mythical runs such as the Tunnel piste which crosses the mountain to lead to one of the steepest walls in French skiing with a 35° gradient to the 16km long Sarenne piste. From the amateur to the experienced skier, the Alpe d'Huez ski area offers itineraries adapted to every level and every desire. So, you will find something for all tastes, and for the whole family.
For the third consecutive year, Alpe d'Huez has been elected "best ski resort in Europe".
L'Alpe d'Huez : Rent and enjoy multiple activities
The resort has been awarded the "Famille Plus" label since May 2013. Alpe d'Huez is committed to making your holiday a successful one. Therefore, many professionals in accommodation, activities, catering and other services offer a special welcome to all. So that your stay is unforgettable.
L'Alpe d'Huez lives to the rhythm of the seasons and offers many sports, cultural and leisure activities. In winter, this resort offers various activities such as rail sledging, ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, ski joëring, mechanical sports such as ice driving and snowmobiling .... In the summer, you can enjoy horse riding, cycling, golf, fishing, helicopter rides, canyoning and/or canoeing, pétanque, tennis, bridge .... In conclusion, Alpe d'Huez offers you a wide range of activities to do with your family, friends or partner!
Come and discover this charming resort, in the heart of the Alps!
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