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What's new this summer in Alpe d'Huez

featured in News & Reviews Author Tracy Wise, Destination Editor Updated

As the winter recedes, spring slowly turns to summer in the Alps.

The growing popularity of Alpe d'Huez as a summer resort means that increasingly the tourist industry here is providing more for its visitors to enjoy.

The lifts are usually open by the middle of June, with a few opening on the preceding weekends. You can find out more about the lift opening dates and plan accordingly.

With the rise of summer visitors, the mountain resorts are making a concerted effort to not allow themselves to look like a closed ski resort. The potential revenues this time of year brings is not to be sniffed at, and as temperatures rise at the coastal resorts, many are seeking the cooler temperatures of an 'at altitude' holiday. Plus being 'outdoorsy' and hiking and trail-running have all taken on a certain cachet in recent years. 

If you're planning a visit this summer, whether as a first-timer or it's your 'go to destination' here's an update and a look at all that's new.

Tubing at Les Bergers

On the slopes

Tubing

Head over to Les Bergers area for a new tubing experience. Slide down a plastic slopes on a specially designed buoy at full speed. Open every day, for all ages, the slope can take up to four buoys at a time.

Mountain Kart

Designed for a quick and intuitive handling, this dynamic kart ride down a specially prepared slope lets gravity do the work. The new must-try activity this summer - hop in and let the fun begin.

Alpe d'Huez Tourist Office

In town

Free urban transport

The urban ski lifts - Alpe Express and Huez Express - are free this summer.

More inspiration...

Visit our events calendar page for more information on what's on this summer.

News

  • What's on in Alpe d'Huez summer 2019

    What's new this summer in Alpe d'Huez

  • Why Alpe d'Huez is great in summer 2019

    Why summer is great in Alpe d'Huez

  • Latest gear - best new clothing for spring 2019

    Hiking gear guide

  • Latest gear - Mountain running equipment for 2019

    Trail running gear guide

  • Latest gear - Camping equipment for summer 2019

    Mountain camping equipment guide

  • a mountain biker jumping in the air

    Mountain bike gear guide

Events

  • An image of a firework display

    Bastille Day

  • Oisans Col Series, Alpe d'Huez

    Oisans Col Series

  • Yoga at Pic Blanc

    Yoga at Pic Blanc

  • Classical music concert at Alpe d'Huez church and the organ

    Classical music concert

  • Oisans Trail Tour, Alpe d'Huez

    Oisans Trail Tour

  • Le Tour passing through Oisans

    Tour de France passes through Oisans