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Summer Lifts in Alpe d'Huez

Discover the Alpe d'Huez summer lifts and areas

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And not just for cyclists tackling the infamous 21 bends, but for hikers and mountain bikers too.

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 and 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 or bad weather, but you can check on this before you head out by looking at the live lift status

Summer lift pass prices 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.

 Téléphérique des Grandes Rousses (DMC)Téléphérique du Dôme des RoussesTélévillageTélécabine de PoutranTélécabine de l'Alpette
Wheelchair accessXXX
Pedestrians
Paragliders / Parapentes
Dogs
BabiesThis lift climbs to an altitude of 3,300m, you are advised NOT to take young children under three years old.
Lift access and restrictions

Paragliding

It is not always necessary to use the lifts, as there are many take-off points at resort level.

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. 

Medical considerations

Alpe d'Huez is a high altitude resort and the lifts can take you as high as 3,330m. Please consult your doctor before arriving in resort if you have heart problems or any other medical problem that may be exacerbated by a rapid change in altitude.

mountain bikers about to get on a lift

Season dates in Alpe d'Huez

If you're looking for summer lift opening and closing dates, there is a dedicated page so please take a look here.

See our Season Dates

Megavalanche, Alpe d'Huez

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 and options available. 

More inspiration...

Find your way around with our maps for summer hiking and walking or mountain biking

If you're looking to visit in winter head to our ski pass prices

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