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Getting around Alpe d'Huez

Once you're here, how do you get from A to B? Here are a few tips.

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There's plenty going on in Alpe d'Huez, so it pays to know how to get around. 

This is our quick guide to getting around resort.

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  1. Local buses
  2. Driving around resort
  3. Taxi
  4. Biking around Alpe d'Huez
  5. On foot

Local buses

About Local Buses in Alpe d'Huez

Getting around Alpe d’Huez by bus couldn’t be simpler with four free bus routes running during the day and one running at night. 

Driving around resort

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If you're driving you'll have more freedom to visit the other resorts that are close by, however, parking can be difficult during peak seasons and it’s not exactly ideal for the environment. If you do drive, carpool when possible and ensure your vehicle has winter tyres or chains between late November and early April.

Taxi

Taxi Maxime Hudry, Val Thorens

There are several taxi companies serving the area, visit our taxis page for our listings.

Biking around Alpe d'Huez

Mountain biking in Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is a popular destination for mountain and road bikers so you'll see a few bikes around the resort. However, the resort is small enough to walk around rather than needing a bike to get around on.

On foot

Alpe d'Huez Tourist Office

The town itself is easy to navigate on foot, but if you want to venture further afield during the winter season we'd recommend the bus or a taxi.

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Upcoming Events

Alpe d'Huez hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. In the winter, you can expect motor racing on ice, comedy festivals, ski races and various live music gigs. During the summer months, the focus turns to cycling with the Tour de France usually passing through town. The Megavalanche, a mass-start mountain bike race that draws thousands of MTB fans from around the world, takes place in July.

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