The resort

What we like about Alpe d'Huez

Located on the old mountain pastures of the village of Huez, in the heart of the Grandes Rousses massif, Alpe d'Huez enjoys exceptional sunshine.

The sun shines on Alpe d'Huez about 300 days a year. This exceptionally mild microclimate has earned it the nickname "Ile au Soleil." It's hard to find a mountain destination closer to its rural roots. The grassy plateau of Alpe d'Huez lives to the rhythm of the transhumance of cows and sheep that come to graze during the summer, on what turns into ski slopes in winter. This preserved and perpetually changing nature can be discovered on foot, by bike, on horseback, or even admired from the air. And, of course, you can discover it by skiing down its 250km of descents, which are divided into 99 marked trails, three snowparks and a boardercross.

Recognised and rewarded quality

The art of living and the quality of the Alpe d'Huez ski area in France are regularly rewarded by three major labels.

Winter sports enthusiasts will be delighted by the Station Grand Domaine and Station Nouvelles Glisses labels, which offer both ski access and a single pass to an extended ski area. For newbies, there are plenty of secure areas, with practice slopes and dedicated instructors.

Alpe d'Huez is also a Family Plus resort because it offers a wide range of services and activities for holiday-goers and families with children (multi-reception daycare, ski equipment for toddlers, cultural activities, sports equipment rentals, etc)