Interesting facts
- Offering 155 miles of slopes and terrain, Alpe d'Huez is among the 5 largest Ski Resorts in France.
- Alpe d'Huez is among the 15 best rated Ski Resorts in France.
- It is among the 10 most family-friendly ski Resorts in France.
- Elevated between 3724 ft and 10925 ft, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in France. The vertical drop from summit to base is 7201 ft. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 2657 ft. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- Average snow depth during the season is 84 " at summit elevation and 44 " at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 106 " at summit elevation and 57 " at the base. Therefore Alpe d'Huez is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in France.
- Alpe d'Huez features 85 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 79 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 21 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 3 sunniest in Rhône-Alpes.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
Snowmaking Share
35%
Snow Making Machines: 963
Glacier
Average snow depth of the last years (Summit)
Must-Ski Runs
Most Difficult Runs
Le Tunnel
Length: 1.9 miles
Vertical Drop: 2624.7 ft
Longest Runs
Sarenne
Length: 9.9 miles
Vertical Drop: 7234.3 ft
Nightskiing
Nightskiing possible
Lighted runs: 0.62 miles
Activities
Number toboggan runs: 2
Toboggan run lighted
Après-Ski and Nightlife
Bars and Pubs: 24
Dining and Restaurants
Restaurants: 44
Infrastructure & Rental
Skischools
Skischools: 4
Snowboardschools: 4
Cross Country Lessons
Affiliate Ski Schools
Ski Rental
Sports Store
Ski Rental
Snowboard Rental
Cross Country Ski Rental
