Alpe d'Huez Ski Holidays | Chalets, Apartments & Ski Accommodation

Alpe d'Huez - Ski, Snowboard & Summer Holidays

A wonderful, sunny resort set high in the Grandes Rousses mountains of the Southern Alps.

Alpe d'Huez is the 5^th largest skiing area in France. The skiing and snowboarding is extensive and varied, with the Alpe d'Huez area plus 4 smaller villages which link into it - Vaujany, Oz, Villard-Reculas and Auris.

It is renowned for its sunshine, and many of the slopes are south/south-west facing. Alpe d’Huez is situated on a fully south-facing plateau at 1860 m above sea level, and its skiable area enjoys maximum exposure to the sun. In December there are up to 7 1/2 hours a day of sun and up to 11 hours a day in April. The
French Weather Bureau has recorded an average of 300 days’ sunshine a year at the resort.

Why Choose Alpe d'Huez for Your Ski Holidays

Alpe d'Huez is traditionally one of the stages of the annual Tour de France cycling competition. Explore more ski resorts, chalet accommodation, and ski holiday destinations across the Alps.

Alpe d'Huez Holiday Activities & Things to Do

Alpe d'Huez Winter Activities

helicopter rides, cross country skiing, fitness centre, ice rink, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, ice driving, night skiing, climbing wall.

Alpe d'Huez Summer Activities

hiking, walking, mountain biking, swimming, parapenting, indoor and outdoor pools, via ferrata, climbing, horse riding, golf, tennis.

Alpe d'Huez Ski Holidays – Resort Guide & Essential Info

Eating Out in Alpe d'Huez

good choice of restaurants from typical French, Italian and varied menus.

Alpe d'Huez Après Ski

quite lively - look for the club hotel bars eg. The Underground below the Chamois hotel. Many bars with live music, reasonable prices.

Non-Ski Activities in Alpe d'Huez

good indoor pool, open-air heated pools (nb: for men - bermuda style swimming shorts are banned, so take proper trunks/speedos), outdoor skating rink, sports centre, ice driving school.