If you're looking for winter prices see Ski Pass Prices; or winter Ski Lift Guide for information about the ski lifts. For details about the Summer Lift System, read on...
The DMC and the Pic Blanc lifts operate in summer and are bike friendly (as you'd expect with this being the home of the Megavalanche MTB race each July). The Poutran 1 & 2 lifts also operate in summer, as well as the Alpette and the two-stage Dome des Rousses cable car.
The lifts are generally open from 09:00 to 17:00. They occasionally close for lunch too, so don't get caught out and try to plan around this.
Lifts will stop running in the case of high winds of bad weather but you can check on this before you head out by looking at the live lift status.
Summer Lift Pass Prices and the Summer Lift Pass Options are slightly different to winter - it is worth checking the which lifts you can use before setting off. Paragliders also have access to a number of lifts throughout the summer.
Lift Access & Restrictions
| Téléphérique des Grandes Rousses (DMC) | Téléphérique du Dôme des Rousses | Télévillage | Télécabine de Poutran | Télécabine de l'Alpette | |
| Wheelchair Access |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Pedestrians |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Paragliders / Parapente |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dogs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Babies |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Paragliding
It is not always necessary to use the lifts, as there are many take-off points at resort level. Find companies to go paragliding with.
Babies
It is not recommended to expose babies to sudden changes in altitude or temperature - if lift staff consider your child too young to travel on certain lifts they reserve the right to refuse you entry. The last section of the DMC lift climbs to an altitude of 3330m, you are advised not to take children under 3 years old on this lift.
NB Alpe d'Huez is a high altitude resort and the lifts can take you as high as 3330m. Please consult your doctor before arriving in resort if you have heart problems or any other medical problem that may be exacerbated by a change in altitude.
Highlights
When to come
Take a look at the summer lift opening dates & timetables.
How to get passes
You can buy tickets directly from the lift pass offices or buy your passes in advance online. See all the Summer Lift Prices & Options available.
More inspiration...
Find your way around with our maps for summer hiking & walking or the mountain biking and read more about even more Summer Activities in Alpe d'Huez.
If you're looking for winter lift access head over to our Ski Lift System Guide, Ski Pass Prices & Ski Pass Options.
