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Event Previews & Reviews from Alpe d'Huez

Read reviews of the best Alpe d'Huez events

Alpe d'Huez Ski Marathon 2019 Review

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Alpe d’Huez

A good-sized crowd was in attendance for the first round of the 2019 French Long Distance Cross-Country Ski Cup in Alpe d’Huez on Sunday, January 6th.

a cyclist on the podium

Chris Froome wins 3rd Criterium du Dauphine

Chris Froome won his third Criterium du Dauphine race yesterday as the race came to a conclusion in Superdévoluy.

Highlights from the London Ski and Snowboard Show

The London Ski and Snowboard show is for many the first event of the winter. Pick up the latest kit, catch up with friends and enjoy the party. It'll be a couple of months before you can do it for real.

a ski racer in action

Ski racing world cup end of Season roundup 2017

February was dominated by the Alpine Skiing World Championships, held every second year, which kicked off in St Moritz on 6th February. Over 13 days, 589 athletes from 76 countries competed in eleven competitions in front of 165,000 spectators.

Street Carnival in Alpe d'Huez

Street Carnival in Alpe d'Huez

Following on the from the hugely successful ski display on Wednesday evening the “street carnival” was in full swing last night.

New Year's Eve in Alpe d'Huez

New Year's Eve in Alpe d'Huez

New Years Eve celebrations certainly got underway with a bang here in Alpe d’Huez, albeit in somewhat tricky visibility. Celebrations got underway at Les Bergers at just after 5.30pm with a torchlight descent by the ski instructors of ESF Ski School, with hundreds of blue, white and red torches forming a fantastic French tricolour, a truly wonderful sight.

men playing curling on the ice

What's on in Alpe d'Huez this week 22nd February 2017

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Alpe d’Huez

There’s loads going on as the French school holidays continue for another week or so in Alpe d'Huez.

A person is skiing down a snow covered slope in front of a sign that says skoopen codor

Top Events This Winter in Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez has lots of things going on this season. Whatever your age, interests and abilities, whether you want to take part or just watch there's literally something for everyone.

Megavalanche 2019 bookings

Megavalanche 2019 bookings

Summer in Alpe d’Huez is all about the 'Mega' which, in 2019, runs between July 8th and 14th. Thousands of intrepid, downhill mountain biking, adrenaline junkies will make their annual pilgrimage to resort.

New Year torchlit descent in Alpe d'Huez

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Alpe d’Huez

The New Year celebrations got started here on Friday evening at 6pm with a fantastic torchlight descent by the ski instructors of the ESF ski school.

Tour de France Video, Alpe d'Huez 2011

Before the race came through the road was open to anyone who wanted to tackle the steep and demanding hill climb for themself. The town was full of cyclists and fans who had been lining the roadside for days in anticipation of the race, camped out in tents and caravans desperate for a glimpse of their heroes.

21 bends alpe dhuez

Haute Route Alpe d’Huez 2017

We may be expecting a huge dump of snow in the next few days (see our dump alerts) but the keen cyclists amongst us are already planning our summer events and setting training programmes to suit

Road to Sochi With Freestyle Team GB: Risk & Reward

Professional Skiers & Snowboarders put their bodies through alot. This episode looks at the injuries Freestyle Team GB have suffered and the road to recovery and the Olympics.

a view of the top of the mountains

What's on in Alpe d'Huez this week 25th March 2017

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Alpe d’Huez

April may be round the corner but there’s still plenty to do away from the slopes here in Alpe d'Huez.

Alpe d'Huez in January 2020 - What weather to expect & what to do

March in Alpe d'Huez: What's on and weather

Magical March sees the half-term holidays behind us and a party vibe settles on the town.

What's on in Alpe d'Huez 20th March 2017

What's on in Alpe d'Huez 20th March 2017

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Alpe d’Huez

Whether you fancy a trip to the summit of the Pic Blanc, trying curling or visiting the museum, there’s always plenty going on away from the slopes.

The Highlights of The Snowboxx Festival 2015 at Alpe d'Huez

The Highlights of The Snowboxx Festival 2015 at Alpe d'Huez

This years Snowboxx festival was a sell out in Alpe d'Huez. Oli & Neil were there checking out some of the action on and off the slopes.

What's On in Alpe d'Huez April 2018

April in Alpe d'Huez: What's on and weather

Spring is in the air as we enjoy longer sunnier days. Don't forget your sunscreen!