RESORT INFORMATION

Alpe d’Huez is home to the longest ski run in Europe – La Sarenne (16km) and the infamous ‘Tunnel’ run for experienced skiers and thrill seekers only! The gentle slopes on the outskirts of the resort provide the perfect terrain for beginners to build their confidence on and intermediate skiers will find plenty to entertain themselves with on the network of blues and reds. Set in a large sunny bowl, the resort is aptly named ‘l’Isle au Soleil’ (‘The Sunny Island’) due to the high percentage of sunny days it enjoys throughout the year. Snow conditions permitting, it’s open from early-December until the end of April.

ESSENTIAL INFO

Altitude: 1250m – 3330m

Lifts : Drags 45, Chairs 25, Gondolas 10, Cable Cars 6.

Number of runs: Green 39, Blue 39, Red 36, Black 17.

Pistes: 248km

Lift Pass: Call for Exclusive Prices!

Transfer times: Geneva 3hrs

FAMILIES

Alpe d'Huez may be a natural playground for adults but it's wonderland for children! Both in summer and in winter, there are a multitude of adventures to be had, and experiences to be cherished. Children are well catered for in Alpe d'Huez, with kids clubs and a range of childcare options available.

APRES SKI / NIGHTLIFE

Finding a bar in Alpe d'Huez is not a problem with plenty of choice for all tastes. Most are congregated in the Quartier des Jeux (main town) and their names give away the fact that the resort is very popular with visitors from the British Isles. Smithy's Tavern has lively après ski with regular drinks offers in addition to serving healthy portions of Tex-Mex food. The Piano Bar is a large eastern influenced bar/restaurant that gives a chill out lounge alternative to some of the more hectic bars. The Sports Bar is probably the best resort spot for catching the latest football, rugby and cricket matches and boasts a music lounge with DJ. The ubiquitous Irish pub scene is also present in the form of O'Sharkeys. In the old town, The Underground is a cozy theme bar underneath the Hotel Le Chamois and based on the London tube.