Wintersport Things To Do in Alpe d'Huez — 4 of Our Favourites

You will learn how to switch quickly from physical effort to calm concentration, mastering the rhythm that makes biathlon so addictive. Once you have the basics, the fun really begins. You will split into teams for a friendly competition, putting your new skills to the test and seeing who can keep their cool when the pressure rises. Will your team take the top spot?

Whether you come on foot, on snowshoes or on skis, it is a fantastic choice for families, groups of friends or colleagues looking for something different. It is also a great shout for celebrations, from birthdays to stag and hen parties. Whatever the occasion, the focus is on enjoying a shared adventure in the snow.

Expect plenty of laughter, a spark of competitive spirit and stories you will definitely retell over dinner later. Give it your best shot!

The snowshoe outing they offer is The Glaciers walk (3/5), which gives the chance to enjoy the silence of nature far from the busy slopes. Starting from the Col du Milieu, you’ll learn about the local weather station, an important feature for the resort. From there, the trail winds across the plateaus above the high lakes at the foot of the Grandes Rousses peaks, including Pic Blanc, Pic Bayle, and Pic de l’Etendard. The scale of the snow and ice is breathtaking, and the landscape will leave you feeling wonderfully small in the face of nature.

After a welcome break at Lake Fare near the shelter of Father Rajon, you’ll return along the western ridges, soaking up spectacular views of the Belledonne and Vercors Massifs. These snowshoe walks provide an unforgettable way to experience the beauty, serenity, and grandeur of the mountains.

They're open from 08:30 to 20:00 in winter and experiences start from around 50 euros per person.

It's open to the public and also hosts curling sessions, ice hockey demonstrations and local team Alpe d’Huez play their ice hockey home games there. The fantastic floodlights make for a wonderful alpine setting.

Entry is free with a Visalp pass (skate hire extra). It also has a curling rink (booking advised) and there is the possibility of booking ice skating lessons.

It’s always worth checking the public opening hours – as these can vary dependant on time of year and other usages (i.e ice hockey matches, etc).

So if you're in resort and looking for something different to do, then slip along to ice rink and don’t let the opportunity slide away.