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The resort spread across a snowy plateau below ski slopes and jagged peaks, with a skier in front.

Luxury ski chalets in Alpe d'Huez

About Alpe d'Huez

A sunny, south-facing resort above the Oisans valley

Alpe d'Huez sits on a south-facing plateau at 1,860 m and is known for its sunshine. The skiing runs from wide beginner slopes to the Sarenne, one of the longest black runs in the Alps. It suits families and mixed groups, with sunny terraces between runs.

Village
1,860 m
Pistes
250 km linked
Season
5 Dec 2026 to 25 Apr 2027
From Grenoble
1 h 30 min by road

Resort facts: Wikipedia, Skiresort.info and skipass.alpedhuez.com, checked 4 Oct 2026.

  • Snowy peaks rise above a sea of cloud filling the valley, seen from the Alpe d'Huez slopes.

    The mountain · Sea of cloud, Alpe d'Huez

  • Skiers follow a winding piste along a snowy valley dotted with bare trees.

    The skiing · On the Sarenne run

  • The resort's lights glow along snowy streets under a pink and grey dusk sky.

    Evenings · Dusk at Alpe d'Huez

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Who it suits

Is Alpe d'Huez right for you?

  • FamiliesOutstanding, easily accessible beginner bowls right by the village and a vast array of off-slope activities.
  • IntermediatesEndless sunny, wide cruising blue and red runs spanning a 250km linked domain.
  • ExpertsHome to La Sarenne, the world's longest black run, and the terrifyingly steep Tunnel run.
  • Après-ski fansFamous for its lively Folie Douce on the slopes and a vibrant, bustling nightlife scene in town.

Chosen, not listed

Which Alpe d'Huez chalets should you look at first?

4 of our 13 places, for different sizes of group. Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.

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Where to stay

Where should you stay in Alpe d'Huez?

Our 13 places in Alpe d'Huez, nearest the lift first. All of them are within 500 m of a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.

13 places · nearest the lift first

  • Apartment Le Quartz 201Apartment · 2 bedrooms · 4 guests60 m from the Télécentre gondolafrom£1,585a week
  • Chalet BouquetinSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 14 guests110 m from the Pic Blanc 1 gondolafrom£6,672a week
  • Chalet LoupSelf-catered chalet · 7 bedrooms · 14 guests120 m from the Pic Blanc 1 gondolafrom£9,591a week
  • Apartment Fermes de l'Alpe B001Apartment · 1 bedroom · 4 guests160 m from the Télécentre gondolafrom£1,126a week
  • Chalet EcureuilSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 12 guests170 m from the Pic Blanc 1 gondolafrom£7,089a week
  • Apartment Fermes de l'Alpe C202Apartment · 1 bedroom · 4 guests180 m from the Télécentre gondolafrom£1,001a week

Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.

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When to go

Best snow in February and March

Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the village (1,860 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days in February and March. Higher up, the top (3,330 m) had it on nine days in ten or more from December to April. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.

  1. Dec51%
  2. Jan88%
  3. Feb96%
  4. Mar94%
  5. Apr49%

Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (1,860 m)

School holidays, winter 2026/27

Snow today: 24 cm at the top (Pic Blanc, 3,330 m) · 40 cm forecast in the next six days

Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26

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Alpe d'Huez, Méribel, Courchevel or Megève?

Alpe d'Huez compared with Méribel, Courchevel and Megève
CompareAlpe d'HuezMéribelCourchevelMegève
Village altitude1,860 m1,450 m1,850 m1,113 m
Ski area250 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmÉvasion Mont-Blanc · 400 km
A week, chalet for 8–12Too few to say£7,000–£15,000£20,000–£45,000Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of oursToo few to say260 m · 91 of 92 measured160 m · all 83 measuredToo few to say
Adult lift passNot listed€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€324.50 · 6 days
What it feels likeModern mountain resortA wooden chalet village with lively aprèsPolished, with Michelin dining and designer shopsLuxury ski destination
Choose it forFamilies and intermediatesMixed groups who want all of the Three ValleysService and diningIntermediates and foodies

Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.

Common questions

Alpe d'Huez questions, answered

Which part of Alpe d'Huez is ski-in/ski-out?
Four of our 13 places are within 50 m of a piste. All 13 are within 500 m of a lift. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.
When is the best time to ski in Alpe d'Huez?
Alpe d'Huez's most reliable snow is in February and March: the village (1,860 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
What is the skiing like in Alpe d'Huez?
The main ski areas in Alpe d'Huez are Les Bergers, for beginners; Signal, for intermediates; Pic Blanc, for experts; Vaujany, for off-piste; and Snowpark d'Alpe d'Huez, a snowpark. Its lifts link to 250 km of pistes.
How do we get to Alpe d'Huez from the UK?
Fly to Grenoble Airport (GNB), then it's about 1 hour 30 minutes by road (105 km). The nearest railway station is Grenoble TGV.
When is the ski season in Alpe d'Huez?
The season runs 5 Dec 2026 to 25 Apr 2027.
Where are the best places to eat in Alpe d'Huez?
Well-known places to eat include La Folie Douce (Plat des Marmottes), L'Espérance (Vieux Village), La Cabane (Piste des Jeux) and Restaurant L'Altiport (Near the Altiport).
Is Alpe d'Huez good for families?
Yes. Outstanding, easily accessible beginner bowls right by the village and a vast array of off-slope activities.

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