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Event Previews & Reviews from Alpe d'Huez

Read reviews of the best Alpe d'Huez events

a cyclist on the podium

Criterium du Dauphine 2017 heads to Alpe d'Huez

As predicted the Criterium du Dauphine is coming to Alpe d’Huez and the organisers have certainly managed to surprise us.

Ben Kilner Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet Ben Kilner one of Britian's best halpipe snowboarders. 

Aimee Fuller Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet Aimee Fuller Slopestyle Snowboarder, stunt double and one of the British Freestyle Snowboard Team.

an infamous piste in alpe dhuez

What's on in Alpe d'Huez this week 3rd April 2017

Location
Alpe d’Huez

It’s school holiday time so there’s a full entertainments programme on so whether you fancy a trip to the summit of the Pic Blanc, and art exhibition, trying curling or visiting the museum, there’s always plenty going on away from the slopes.

La Fete de la Musique Video, France

Fête de la Musique is the celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21st June in cities, towns and villages across France.

Andros Trophy 2015 in Alpe d'Huez

Have a look behind the scenes and at some of the action from this years Andros Trophy in Alpe d'Huez. It's basically rally driving on ice, and yes, it's as much fun as it sounds!

A vibrant ski resort scene with skiers, lifts, and a terrain park in the foreground, with a village and imposing snow-covered mountains beyond.

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

It's December, the ski lifts open and the Christmas holidays are on the horizon.

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

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

It's very cold and the days are short, but the skies are blue and the pistes are quiet.

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.

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.

James Woods Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet one of Britian's best Freestyle medal chances at the Sochi Olympics; James Woods.

Alpe d'Huez v Serre Chevalier Ice Hockey Match

It’s always crash, bang, wallop when you mix an ice hockey match with a dash of local rivalry – and this match was no exception.

Comedy film festival review

Comedy film festival review

Location
Alpe d’Huez

The Alpe d’Huez International Comedy Film Festival brings some glitz and glamour to resort each year and last week was its 20th edition. 

Megavalanche Video, Alpe d'huez 2011

The gnaliest race in Alpe d'huez is easliy the Megavalanche. A top to bottom, mass start downhill race with hundreds of competitiors racing from the glacier to the town.

2017 arrives with a bang in Alpe d'Huez

Location
Alpe d’Huez

2017 certainly arrived with a bang here in Alpe d’Huez with a huge outdoor party at the leisure centre in the middle of resort. Although this is an annual event, it was, in fact, the first time in ten years that I've managed to go. This year with nothing particularly planned we decided to head up and see what it was all about.  

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

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

Location
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.

Murray Buchan Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Murray Buchan a skier who grew up on the finger-snapping plastic of Edinburgh's Hillend made a choice to ski rather than play rugby and hopefully that choice will take hi to an Olympic medal.

New Year's Eve 2017/18 in Alpe d'Huez

Location
Alpe d’Huez

New Years’ Eve is always a big night here in Alpe d’Huez and this year was no exception. The weather wasn’t great for a “pub crawl” but, hey, it’s NYE, so we braved the conditions and headed out – out out!