French Alps, France 🇫🇷
Three hundred days of sunshine a year have earned it the nickname of the sun terrace of the Alps. Alpe d'Huez is also home to the Sarenne, the longest black run on the planet at 16 km with a 2,000 m drop.
Generally yes. From 1250 m at the base to 3330 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 87/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 250 km of piste on 81 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (40 green, 35 blue, 38 red, 22 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Alpe d'Huez stands out for a family-friendly setup and serious off-piste and freeride terrain.
The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 21 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Very good · 1.2k reviews
Moments from the lifts in Alpe d'Huez, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 1,174 reviews). It sits about 350 m from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Alpe d'Huez, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 1.4k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Alpe d'Huez, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 903 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Alpe d'Huez, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 382 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Alpe d'Huez, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
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