Alpe d’Huez General Information
Alpe d’Huez Ski Resort sits at 1869 metres above sea level, making this one of the higher ski areas in the French Alps. The highest point reaches 3,300 metres at the famous Pic Blanc glacier.
Alp d’Huez has the nickname “L’Isle du Soleil” – Island of the Sun, due to the reputation for having the most sunshine in the year in the winter.
Alpe d’Huez is part of the Grand Domaine ski area which includes Auris-en-Oisans, Huez-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas, making this a vast ski and snowboard area.
With terrain for the expert skiers and various snowparks, the area is second to none for the families and the resort has been awarded the ‘Famille Plus’ by the French tourist board.
Accommodation
The accommodation in Alpe d’Huez is mainly self-catered apartments which are located in chalet-style buildings.
There are a small amount of hotels and the possibility of ski-in-ski-out.
Travelling to Alpe d’Huez
Grenoble (Alpes-Isere Airport): 105km / about 1 hour 30 minutes drive time
Chambery Airport: 132km / about 1 hour 50 minutes drive time
Lyon (Saint Exupery Airport) 155km / about 2 hours drive time
Geneva Airport 215km / about 2 hours 45 minutes drive time
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