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Ski touring

Ski touring for all abilities, with experienced guides, in a friendly and safe environment

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Alpe d’Huez

Discover the freedom of ski touring and explore the quieter side of Alpe d’Huez, where wide-open landscapes, peaceful summits and fresh air set the tone. With friendly, uncompetitive groups and routes for every level, you can take things at your own pace and enjoy the mountains in a whole new way.

If you are new to ski touring, The Initiation level is a gentle introduction. Rated one out of five in difficulty, it leads you across forests and small valleys on the western side of the resort, with untouched slopes to enjoy on the way back down. It is all about learning technique and finding pleasure in each turn.

For something more demanding, The Blue Hour (four out of five) begins as the day winds down. You climb towards the Herpie peak, passing traces of old mining routes before watching the sunset over the Grandes Rousses. After a snack at the summit, you head back under a star-lit sky with a head torch to guide you.

Those seeking a softer night experience can try The Stars (one out of five), an easy, atmospheric ascent of about two hundred and fifty metres, offering magical views of the illuminated village.

And for keen adventurers, The Opening (three out of five) delivers a spectacular early-morning journey, from ancient Roman remains to soaring ridgelines, before a rewarding descent towards the Sarenne gorges.

What to see

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Latest News & Reviews

Find out all about what is happening in Allpe d'Huez and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.

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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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