Alpe d'Huez Overview

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Alpe d'Huez

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One of the world's major ski centres, the Grandes Rousses ski area above Alpe d'Huez is a huge and high domain served by an extensive lift system. The resort itself is one of Europe's highest and largest with a massive vertical drop, crowned by the Sarenne Glacier. Built above the original village of Huez, the resort has expanded in all directions over the past 20 years. Today the resort is big and vibrant with far more shopping and 'things to do generally' off the slopes than in most other ski centres, especially by French standards. Architecturally the place is a mish mash of traditional Alpine chalet style wood and stone buildings, some rather ugly rectangular concrete developments and one tasteful modern construction. There are two huge beginners areas directly above the resort and those going on to the top of the lifts will be able to see a fifth of France, on a clear day, from the top station. The resort has a reputation for both good snow falls and good sunshine with south facing slopes - the areas protected by nearly 800 snow cannon. Alpe d'Huez is one of the most southerly located major international resorts in the French Alps.

Elevation

Summit

10925 Ft.
Vertical Drop

7316 Ft.
Base

3609 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

31%

Intermediate Runs

27%

Advanced Runs

12%

Expert Runs

30%

KM of Nordic Open

N/A

KM Pistes

250.00

Terrain Parks

N/A

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

Eight Person Lifts: 0
Gondolas & Trams: 15
High Speed Sixes: 0
Quad Chairs: 9
Triple Chairs: 18
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 29

Common Misspellings

Alp Duez, Alpd'Huez, Alpdhuez, Alpduhuez, Alpe D Heuz, Alpe Dhuez, Alpe-D'Huez, Alpe-Dhuez, Alped'Huez, Alpedhues, Alpedhuez, Alpeduez, Alpeduhuez, Alpes Dhuez

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 8, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 27, 2012

Years Open: 12

Alpe d'Huez Reviews

by Skiweekenders Jul 12, 2011
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 0.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 0.0
Great for a short break

Pros: Great skiing and easy access from Grenoble
Cons: Expensive resort, not too family friendly
by thedinosaw Dec 16, 2010
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 0.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Great slopes & nightlife

Pros: The black runs at the top are epic
Cons: Maybe queues for lifts, though that's not a prohibitive problem
by underdown Nov 29, 2009
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 3.0
good for all

Pros: plenty of runs to take you away from crowds if you so wish
Cons: can be a bit busy round main lifts