Interesting facts
- Offering 250 km 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 5 most family-friendly ski Resorts in France.
- Elevated between 1,135 m and 3,330 m, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in France. The vertical drop from summit to base is 2,195 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 1,077 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- Average snow depth during the season is 209 cm at summit elevation and 109 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 261 cm at summit elevation and 138 cm at the base. Therefore Alpe d'Huez is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in France.
- Alpe d'Huez features 87 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 73 sunny days. March is the sunniest month with an average of 26 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 15 sunniest in France.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
Snowmaking Share
35%
Snow Making Machines: 963
Glacier
Average snow depth of the last years (Summit)
Travel Deals & Tips
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Nightskiing
Nightskiing possible
Lighted runs: 1 km
Activities
Number toboggan runs: 2
Toboggan run lighted
Après-Ski and Nightlife
Number of Bars and Pubs: 24
Dining and Restaurants
Number of Restaurants: 44
Infrastructure & Rental
Skischools
Number of Skischools: 4
Number of Snowboard Schools: 4
Cross Country Lessons
Number of Ski Rental
Sports Store
Ski Rental
Snowboard Rental
Cross Country Ski Rental