Alpe d'Huez winter opening 2020/21

Ski area open for business on Saturday, December 5th

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Updated: 22 September 2020

It's the first day of winter in Alpe d'Huez! The lifts are all set to whirl into action signalling the start of another epic winter season.

With access to a huge range of skiing and the longest run in Europe, the 16km La Sarenne, Alpe d'Huez is just waiting to be explored so grab your skis and boards and come and join us!

For more info on skiing in Alpe d'Huez, visit our dedicated ski and snowboard section.

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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.