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SHORT BREAKS · ISÈRE, FRANCE

Alpe d'Huez,
assembled for you.

The sunniest big resort in France, with the longest black run in the world.
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Local picks15
Trip length1–4 nights

WHAT WE DO

We assemble the whole trip.
You just show up.

No twenty browser tabs, no spreadsheet. Tell us how long you have, your budget and how you want to feel — Retreat48 plans the entire Alpe d'Huez trip around it: how you get there, where you stay, the spa, dinner, a proper walk and the things worth doing. One trip, decided.

Assemble my Alpe d'Huez trip

WHY ALPE D'HUEZ

The sunniest big resort in France, with the longest black run in the world.

Alpe d'Huez faces south on a high plateau above Grenoble, with 300 days of sun, the 16 km Sarenne and a glacier at the top. We pick the four- and five-star hotels with pools and spas on the front de neige.

SkiingSun & viewsSpa recovery

WHEN TO SKI · ALPE D'HUEZ

The mountain, and when it's at its best.

Ski seasonEarly Dec – late Apr
Best snowJan – Apr
Snow reliabilityVery high
Altitude1,250–3,330 m · glacier

Sunny by name, but the Pic Blanc glacier keeps it snow-sure.

WHILE YOU’RE THERE

The Alpe d'Huez shortlist.

Hand-picked and quality-checked, the same way we choose your stay — a handful of places worth your limited hours, not a directory.

Eat

Allo Papa Pizza

One of the highest-rated tables near your stay.

4.8★ (479) · €€
Eat

Le Castillan

One of the highest-rated tables near your stay.

4.7★ (393)
Drink

B.O. Lodge

A well-loved spot for a drink near your stay.

4.8★ (172)
Drink

O’BAROUDEUR

A well-loved spot for a drink near your stay.

4.8★ (370) · €€
Do

Alpe d'Huez

One of the area's most-loved things to do.

4.5★ (7,542)

COMPLETE YOUR TRIP

The rest of Alpe d'Huez, sorted.

Your hotel is the anchor — here's everything else a ski trip needs, from the kit on your feet to the transfer up the mountain.

Ski & board hire near your stay

The best-rated hire shops in Alpe d'Huez right now — collect your skis, board and boots in resort, no dragging kit through the airport.

  • Ekosport-Rent Hors Piste - Location ski Alpe d'Huez★ 5 · 64 reviews
    WebsiteMap
  • ALTITUDE SPORTS Les Bergers★ 5 · 64 reviews
    WebsiteMap
  • Alain Sport★ 5 · 47 reviews
    Website

Best-rated shops near Alpe d'Huez, from live Google data. Prefer to reserve online before you go? Book kit ahead with Skiset.

Getting there

Airport transfer

Private or shared transfers from the nearest airport up to the resort, timed to your flight.

Arrange a transferwith Ski-LiftsPeace of mind

Winter-sports insurance

Travel cover with proper on- and off-piste protection, so a bad fall doesn't become a bad week.

Get coveredwith Coverwise

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Alpe d'Huez, answered.

When is the best time to visit Alpe d'Huez?

The ski season here runs Early Dec – late Apr, with the best snow typically Jan – Apr. Alpe d'Huez's slopes rise to 3,330m, which makes its snow reliability very high. Its glacier extends the season at either end. March brings the best mix of deep snow and sunshine, while January is the quietest and best value.

How do I get to Alpe d'Huez?

Most visitors fly into LYS and transfer up to the resort — around 2½ hours by road. About 2½ hours from Lyon up the twenty-one hairpins.

What is Alpe d'Huez best for?

Alpe d'Huez is best for skiing, sun & views and spa recovery. The sunniest big resort in France, with the longest black run in the world.

Is Alpe d'Huez snow-sure?

Alpe d'Huez's snow reliability is rated very high — its slopes reach 3,330m, with glacier skiing above. Sunny by name, but the Pic Blanc glacier keeps it snow-sure.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Stop researching. Start leaving.

Every stay we show has passed six independent checks. Everything around it — travel, food, walks, the plan — we assemble for you around where you’re starting from, your budget and the feeling you’re after.

Assemble my Alpe d'Huez trip