🇫🇷 France · Northern Alps, Oisans, Isère

L'Alpe-d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski

250 km of piste
3330 m top altitude
Night skiing

Altitudes: 1500m - 3330m
Km of piste: 250 km
Lifts: 82
Lift pass / day: 57-74€ (dynamic pricing; demi-journée 57.50€ peak)
Airport: Grenoble (GNB) — ~1.5h

France · Isère · 1,500m - 3,330m · 250 km of pistes · ~82 lifts · La Sarenne

Summary

Alpe d’Huez is the “island of the sun” of the French Alps: 300 days of sunshine per year, 250 km of pistes between 1,500m and 3,330m (Pic Blanc) and a skier’s vertical drop of 1,830m. The Grand Domaine Ski connects Alpe d’Huez with Auris, Oz, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas in a varied and panoramic circuit.

The resort is celebrated for La Sarenne, Europe’s longest black run (16 km of continuous descent from Pic Blanc), and for its 21 legendary hairpins from the Tour de France stage.

Technical data

Data	Value
Domain	Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski
Km of pistes	~250 km (111-135 pistes)
Altitudes	~1,500m - 3,330m (Pic Blanc)
Vertical drop	1,830m
Lifts	~80-84
Snowparks	2 snowparks + 1 boardercross + ice cave
Snow-making	1,053 cannons
Season	December — April
Day lift pass	~70-80€

Why ski here

1. La Sarenne: 16 km of black Europe’s longest black run. From Pic Blanc (3,330m) to the village, 16 km of continuous descent with 1,830m of vertical. Epic experience.

2. 300 days of sunshine per year South-west facing aspect. Skiing in the sun even mid-winter. Panoramic terraces at the huts.

3. Le Tunnel: spectacular piste A tunnel carved through the rock that opens onto a steep black slope. One of the most unique experiences in French skiing.

4. 5 villages, one domain Alpe d’Huez for services and nightlife. Vaujany for families and quick access to Pic Blanc. Auris and Oz for peace and value.

Accommodation

Alpe d’Huez (1,860m) — Main village

3-4★ hotels: 100-200€/night
Apartments: 70-150€/night

Vaujany (1,250m) — Family-friendly, Pic Blanc access

Hotels and residences: 70-130€/night

Oz-en-Oisans (1,350m) — Budget-friendly

Apartments: 50-100€/night

Après-ski and gastronomy

Good atmosphere in Alpe d’Huez village: bars, restaurants, events. Dauphinois gastronomy: tartiflette, raclette, gratin dauphinois. More relaxed than Val Thorens, livelier than Serre Chevalier.

How to get there

Route	Time approx.
Grenoble (GNB)	~1.5h
Lyon (LYS)	~2.5h
Geneva (GVA)	~3h
Train: Grenoble	+ bus ~1.5h

Giora’s tip

Alpe d’Huez is my recommendation for skiers of all levels seeking sunshine, great vertical and iconic pistes. La Sarenne is essential. The constant sun makes it especially appealing for Spanish skiers accustomed to good weather. Vaujany for families, Alpe d’Huez for social life.

[[les-deux-alpes]] — Sister resort in Oisans
[[serre-chevalier]] — Neighbouring Southern Alps
[[les-3-vallees]] — Large domain comparison

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Residencias y apartamentos en L'Alpe-d'Huez

Apartamentos con cocina propia, standing y servicios — la opción del cliente de esquí en familia o en grupo. Sin reserva online: me pides disponibilidad y te paso precio en firme.