The former mountain village that is now the most famous arrival point of the Tour de France is located in the picturesque scenery of the Pic Blanc (3330 m) and l’Entendard (3470 m). But not only is the landscape amazing, the skiing area offers many attractive features too: very snow sure, vast off-piste opportunities, great snow parks, extremely challenging pistes and easy nursery slopes. 82 technically modern lifts make sure that your transport you up to 3330 m is fast and comfortable! The Tour de France village and its neighbouring districts are located in a sunny spot above the Romanche-valley. Alpe d’Huez was also one of the sites of the Olympic winter games in Grenoble (1968). There is a great variety of leisure activities in Alpe d’Huez. The Palais of Sports covers nearly every indoor sport, e.g. squash, climbing, in-door golf, ice skating, you can give your fancy full scope! Culturally interested holiday makers can visit the theatre or the cinema. And if you’re into après ski you’ll enjoy the lively nights in Alpe d’Huez. The nearby Vaujany also provides a fantastic base to explore the great skiing area.
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Thanks to 5 discos and numerous bars and cafes, Alpe d’Huez is a great winter holiday destination for après ski! The "Avalanche Pub" or the "Tavern" with its live music are just the right places to party the night away after a long day on the slopes. If you’re up for some dancing you’ll love the "L’Igloo" and the "Sporting". But this resort isn’t only lively at night! You don’t have to be on the pistes to enjoy a great day in Alpe d’Huez as is has vast offerings of leisure activities like ice rally, ski doing, snowshoeing, winter hiking, tobogganing or various in-door sports in the Palais of Sports! A real highlight for all action freaks: climbing a 200 m wall in the Gorges de Sarenne - perfect for anyone looking for the ultimate thrill.
In Vaujany you’ll find a leisure programme often including guided ski tours, torch-lit hikes and ice skating parties at the ice rink, and many of the activities are free. The indoor swimming pool with sauna area also offers the chance to relax.
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The pistes in the skiing area of Alpe d’Huez are mainly on the south side of the mountain guaranteeing lots of sunshine. However, due to its high altitude the skiing region is very snow sure. Additionally over 700 snow making devices assure good piste conditions. The 220 kilometres of piste and the 82 lifts between the altitudes of 1120 m and 330 m are suitable for beginners as well as for experienced skiers that are looking for a challenge in the ski holidays. There is a large offer of red and black pistes around the Pic Blanc (3330 m), the Sarenne-Glacier (3060 m) and the Clocher de Macle (2800 m). The most demanding piste is the legendary Piste du Tunnel: over the Sarenne-Glacier you reach the tunnel which leads to the front of the Pic Blanc. The Sarenne, with its 16 km, is one of the longest pistes of Europe! Beginners will find great nursery slopes at the outskirts of the resort near Oz and Vaujany. Snowboarders will love it here! The fun park at the Sarenne-Glacier is only recommendable for real cracks, the fun parks at the Lac Blanc and near Auris en Oisens are not quite as demanding. With the lift pass included in the holiday price you can also access Les 2 Alpes for two days.