Location
- South facing
*Distances are measured using straight lines, actual travel distances may vary.
Self-catered
From 17:00
Until 10:00
1 Double sofa
1 Bunk
1 bathroom
Cinema
70 Avenue de Brandes, 38750 L'Alpe d'Huez, France
Pubs & Bars
Rue de la Grenouillère, 38750 L'Alpe d'Huez, France
Gondola
Rond-Point de l'Europe, 38750 L'Alpe d'Huez, France
Restaurant
Avenue de Brandes, 38750 L'Alpe d'Huez, France
Restaurant
Avenue de Brandes, 38750 L'Alpe d'Huez, France
Lift
Avenue du Rif Nel, 38750 L'Alpe d'Huez, France
Alpe d'Huez, Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Alpe d'Huez, Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Alpe d'Huez, Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
Sun-drenched slopes, reliable snow, and high-altitude skiing up to 3,300m make Alpe d'Huez a top choice. With gentle green runs above the town and challenging pistes stretching to the Pic Blanc glacier, there's something for everyone.
The resort is well known for its lively apres ski scene which starts on the slopes. The Marmottes 1 chairlift is home to the La Folie Douce bar for some on snow entertainment or head to town to the Freeride cafe for an old school resort bar feel, frequented by locals and holiday makers alike. The resort is spread out with many lifts, so keep an eye out for the regular shuttle buses or plan which lift to start your day from.
Train is a great way to travel to Alpe d'Huez. You can get the Eurostar to Paris and the TGV down to Grenoble and then you can hop on a bus or grab a taxi to Alpe d'Huez. It normally takes a couple hours longer door to door than flying but can be a much more chill experience and you've got no baggage limits so can be great if you have your own skis. If you want some help with your train journey drop us a message and we can help you out.\n\nIf you do want to fly, the closest airport is Grenoble about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Chambery is a little further at 1 hour 45 minutes and Lyon is 2 hours away. But arguably your best option is Geneva, it's a little further at 2 hours 40 minutes but you have far more flight and transfer options from here. If you do want to fly, the closest airport is Grenoble about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Chambery is a little further at 1 hour 45 minutes and Lyon is 2 hours away. But arguably your best option is Geneva, it's a little further at 2 hours 40 minutes but you have far more flight and transfer options from here.
Alpe d'Huez is nicknamed 'The Island in the Sun' with it's South facing slopes getting over 300 days of sunshine each year. There's no freezing shade skiing here! And with it's glacier, 250km of piste and high altitude slopes there's plenty of snow as well. But it's that sunshine ski vibe we love about it, perfect for apres dancing afternoons and long sun soaked lunches. Being one of the oldest ski resorts in France, it's drenched in awesome bars, restaurants and parties, heaps of activities and even night skiing! But it's that sunshine ski vibe we love about it, perfect for apres dancing afternoons and long sun soaked lunches. Being one of the oldest ski resorts in France, it's drenched in awesome bars, restaurants and parties, heaps of activities and even night skiing!
Alpe d'Huez offers a diverse range of accommodations; it's a big resort with plenty of options to choose from. You will find traditional chalets, modern apartments, and hotels, many of which provide ski-in/ski-out access for maximum convenience. The resort's accommodations are in the vast majority of cases, close to the slopes, ensuring you have easy access to the pistes and other mountain activities. Additionally, many properties offer amenities such as spas, restaurants, and stunning mountain views, enhancing the overall holiday experience.