Alpe d'Huez at a glance
- Ideal for
- Advanced skiers: 16 black runs, including the Sarenne (16 km)
- Families: 34 green runs, free beginner areas
- Sunny skiing: south-facing ski area
- Less suitable if
- Car-free: 2 direct coaches a day from Grenoble
- Skiing in May: closes 25 April
Weather, snow and webcams in Alpe d'Huez
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Alpe d'Huez
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
Upscale
What to do in Alpe d'Huez besides skiing
Alpe d'Huez piste map and ski area
Beginners: free areas · Beginner pass €26 · Première Glisse (up to 2,100 m) €55.50
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Alpe d'Huez lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Espace Alpe d'Huez · 1 day | €68 | €56.50 |
| Espace Alpe d'Huez · 6 days | €336.50 | €264 |
| 1 day, 5 to 18 Dec | €58 | €48 |
| 1 day, 10 to 25 April | €54.50 | €45 |
2026-2027 prices · High season, 19 Dec → 9 Apr · free under 5 · €2 card · free cancellation up to 7 days before · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Alpe d'Huez
Book your skis before you go
- 6 Skiset shops in Alpe d'Huez, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (6 shops) and Snowrental (15) · Skiset has a shop in each main district
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group lessons, adult beginners, 6 mornings | from €260 |
| Group lessons, children (under 7), 6 mornings | from €285 |
| Chalet des enfants ages 2.5–4, 6 mornings | from €290 |
| Private lesson 1h, at midday | from €62 |
ESF Chalet des enfants at Les Bergers from age 2.5; group lessons for ages 4 to 12 · Low-season prices: the ESF charges higher rates at Christmas and in February
When to ski in Alpe d'Huez
Best time: January to March
Getting to Alpe d'Huez
On site
Place Joseph Paganon, 38750 Alpe d'Huez
Where to eat and unwind in Alpe d'Huez
17 bars and nightclubs · welcome drink on Sunday at 6pm in front of the ice rink
Restaurants in the resort
Fondues made with cheeses from the Isère and the Alps, €21 to €38
📍 Avenue des JeuxFormer barn, meats cooked in the embers oven, and fondues
📍 Vieil AlpeMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
28 °C pool, paddling pool, morning aqua fitness
Entry from €7350 m², sauna, steam room, jacuzzi by reservation, ages 16 and over
Entry from €30Access by booking a treatment, 30 to 90 min, from €45
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Frequently asked questions
When does Alpe d'Huez open?
Espace Alpe d'Huez opens on Saturday 5 December 2026, snow permitting, and closes on 25 April 2027. Until 18 December, the pass is at a reduced rate (€58 for an adult day).
How much is a lift pass in Alpe d'Huez?
In high season (19 December – 9 April), an adult day costs €68 and six days €336.50; €56.50 and €264 for a child aged 5 to 12. It is free under 5; the rechargeable card costs €2.
What is the longest run in Alpe d'Huez?
The Sarenne, a 16 km black run with 1,820 m of vertical drop from the Pic Blanc (3,330 m), which ends in the Sarenne gorges.
Is Alpe d'Huez good for beginners?
Yes: 34 green runs, beginner areas open with a free pass, then the Première Glisse pass (up to 2,100 m). The ESF takes children from age 2.5 at the Chalet des enfants, at Les Bergers.
How do you get to Alpe d'Huez without a car?
Take the train to Grenoble (3h from Paris by TGV), then a coach: a direct express in winter (about 1h45, two return trips a day) or lines T75 and T76 via Bourg-d'Oisans.
Which resorts are linked to Alpe d'Huez?
Auris-en-Oisans, Oz 3300, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas: together with Alpe d'Huez, they make up Espace Alpe d'Huez, 250 km of runs and 111 marked runs.
Sources and method
Resort profile: skipass.alpedhuez.com, alpedhuez.com
Opening dates: skipass.alpedhuez.com
Lift passes: skipass.alpedhuez.com
Ski area: skipass.alpedhuez.com, alpedhuez.com
Accommodation: alpedhuez.com, edito.seloger.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, alpedhuez.com
Getting there: skipass.alpedhuez.com, alpedhuez.com
Restaurants and activities: alpedhuez.com, skipass.alpedhuez.com
Webcams and reports: skipass.alpedhuez.com, alpedhuez.com
Comparison: skipass-2alpes.com, les2alpes.com
Contact details: fr.wikipedia.org, wikidata.org
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons.
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