Skiing in Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez is one of the big names of the French Alps, set on a sunny plateau above the Oisans valley in the Isère department. The resort is the heart of the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, with 179 kilometres of pistes and 73 lifts between 1,836 and 2,903 metres. Recent winters recorded up to 199 centimetres of snow, and 3 centimetres of fresh snow fell in the past week. Alpe d'Huez is famous for its sunshine hours and for the legendary Tour de France climb that reaches the same plateau in summer. It is a complete, lively resort with facilities for every level. We list 21 accommodations here, with holidays from 512 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez6.5Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Bergers
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Maison de l'Alpe
Alpe d'Huez8.2Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence L'Ours Blanc
Alpe d'Huez8.3Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Les Bergers
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Residence Soleil d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez4.5Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Les Horizons d'Huez
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Kandahar
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Helios
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence le Majestic II
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Choucas
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Christiania
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence L'Ecrin d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez4.4Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home L'Ours Blanc
Alpe d'Huez4.8Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Les Mélèzes
Alpe d'Huez6.5Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Bergers - Totally Snow
Alpe d'Huez8.0Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Odalys Collection L'Eclose
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home les Bergers
Alpe d'Huez8.3Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Les Bergers - Voordeeltarief
Alpe d'Huez7.9Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Cristal de l'Alpe
Alpe d'Huez8.6Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Appart' Hotel Prestige Odalys l'Eclose
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Terresens la Perle d'Alba
Alpe d'Huez9.3Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Daria-I Nor
Alpe d'Huez9.0Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Le Castillan
Alpe d'Huez8.8Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Residence Prestige Phoenix A
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Le Pic Blanc
Alpe d'Huez8.1Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Residence Prestige Phoenix B
Alpe d'Huez7.4Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Club MMV Les Bergers
Alpe d'Huez8.1Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Residence Prestige Phoenix C
Alpe d'Huez8.0Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Résidence Odalys Collection L'Eclose - voordeeltarief
Alpe d'Huez6.2Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Eliova Le Chaix
Alpe d'Huez7.4Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Club MMV Les Bergers - Voordeeltarief
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Au Royal Ours Blanc
Alpe d'Huez9.0Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Daria-I Nor
Alpe d'Huez9.1Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
Hotel Au Chamois d'Or
Alpe d'HuezAlpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski, Frankrijk
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The Alpe d'Huez ski area
The Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski counts 179 kilometres of pistes and 73 lifts between 1,836 and 2,903 metres. The area fans out across several mountainsides and satellite villages, with Alpe d'Huez itself as the central hub.
The variety is huge: wide learning zones right by the resort, endless red cruising pistes and seriously steep terrain in the high sector towards 2,903 metres. The area serves every level, from first weeks on skis to experts chasing long vertical. The high, open terrain also appeals to snowboarders and freeriders.
Snow reliability in Alpe d'Huez
With pistes between 1,836 and 2,903 metres, Alpe d'Huez is a snow-sure destination: virtually the entire area sits above the line where winter precipitation falls as snow. Recent winters recorded a maximum of 199 centimetres, and 3 centimetres of fresh snow fell in the past week, early in the season.
The famous sunshine is a double-edged sword: wonderful on the terrace, but on south-facing slopes spring snow can turn heavy in the afternoon. The high part of the area, however, stays reliable deep into the season.
The resort of Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez is a purpose-built ski resort spread across a sunny plateau. Do not expect a historic mountain village but a functional winter sports town with plenty of apartments, shops, restaurants and facilities ranging from a pool to an ice rink.
The resort has life in it: there are bars and a recognisable après-ski scene, though less dominant than in Austria's most famous party villages. The cycling history of the 21 hairpin bends gives the place an identity of its own. Everything is within walking distance or on a shuttle route, which makes the daily ski routine easy.
Who Alpe d'Huez is for
Alpe d'Huez is an all-rounder: beginners get sunny learning zones by the resort, intermediates one of France's biggest playgrounds, and experts the high, steep terrain towards 2,903 metres. Families are well served too, with childcare and ski schools.
If you are after an authentic village scene, know that this is a built resort; the charm lies in sunshine, space and ski convenience rather than centuries-old architecture. With 21 accommodations in our range and prices from 512 euros per person, there is choice in every segment, from budget apartment to comfortable stay.
Practical: travel and booking
Alpe d'Huez lies in the Oisans region, reached via Grenoble; the final climb is the famous switchback road up to the plateau. From the Netherlands or Belgium it is a long drive, which many visitors split with an overnight stop or do as a night drive.
We list 21 accommodations with holidays from 512 euros per person, a wide choice for a top French resort. Outside French school holidays, January and March are the smartest booking windows: lower prices, fewer crowds and still-reliable snow at this altitude. Saturday is the standard changeover day, so expect busy valley traffic then.
Alpe d'Huez on the map
FAQ about Alpe d'Huez
How much piste can you ski from Alpe d'Huez?
From Alpe d'Huez you reach the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski ski area with around 179 km of marked pistes and 73 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Alpe d'Huez cost?
Accommodations in Alpe d'Huez start from around €391 per person; Nivosola compares 34, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Alpe d'Huez?
Yes. Recent winters in Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski reached a maximum snow depth of around 199 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Alpe d'Huez?
The ski area lies between 1,836 and 2,903 metres, with the resort on the plateau at the bottom of that range. That puts it among the higher French destinations.
Is Alpe d'Huez suitable for beginners?
Yes, spacious sunny learning zones sit right by the resort and the area has many friendly pistes. At the same time experts find plenty to do, which makes it work well for mixed groups.
How busy does Alpe d'Huez get?
During French school holidays and around New Year the pistes and lifts get busy. In January and outside holiday weeks the area is big enough to spread the crowds comfortably.
Which village in the same area could I consider instead?
Oz en Oisans is a smaller, quieter satellite village within the same Grand Domaine. You ski the same area but stay somewhere cheaper and more family-scaled.