Bad Weather Ski Areas in Alpe d'Huez
Discover the top Alpe d'Huez bad-weather skiing
The high, open pistes lack the contrast required for orientation during white out conditions and slope and sky can blur into one.
However, there are certain runs that offer more contrast providing vast amounts of skiing and snowboarding when the flakes are falling.
Head for the trees
The trick is to head for the pistes that are tree-lined (Vaujany, Auris and Huez), as they help provide definition when everything else seems to be white.
In really bad visibility some great shelter can be found over on the runs from Auris-en-Oisans down through the forest to Maronne – with the trees providing some much-needed definition in periods of poor light.
Go down to Huez
One small blue run that is worth a mention in the case of really bad weather, is the Village blue piste down to the village of Huez. There is also a red accessed from the tourist office, 'Huez', that will drop the skier down to the same return lift.
The village of Huez is the original name of the commune and the term Alpe means 'pasture' of Huez. Indeed summer brings a four hundred herd of cattle to gorge on the rich alpine grass.
Check the webcams
Keep in mind that the valley itself can be covered in an all-encompassing fog, but the top of the mountains can be bathed in glorious sunshine. Always check out the webcams. Also, if it’s lashing down with rain in the valley, it means it’s snowing up top, giving you the best and freshest powder you’re likely to ski on!
And because it’s a bad weather day, chances are, you’ll have the mountain to yourself.
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Private Ski Lessons & Instructors in Alpe d'Huez
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Group ski lessons
This ski school is part of the prestigious Ecole du Ski Français. With schools throughout France in all major resorts, they are one of the best known and well-trusted ski schools in the Alps.
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Private ski lessons
Oli Sebbar is a certified ski instructor in France and New Zealand. He loves sharing his passion and knowledge of the mountains and will help you understand and learn how to deal with different types of snow conditions you may encounter while riding on piste and off-piste.
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Private ski lessons
This small independent ski school is dedicated to ensuring its students make real progress in a friendly environment with easy free flowing dialogue between teacher and student.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school is part of the prestigious Ecole du Ski Français. With schools throughout France in all major resorts, they are one of the best known and well-trusted ski schools in the Alps.
Beginner areas in Alpe d’Huez
Ski School Lessons in Alpe d'Huez
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school is part of the prestigious Ecole du Ski Français. With schools throughout France in all major resorts, they are one of the best known and well-trusted ski schools in the Alps.
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Private ski lessons
This small independent ski school is dedicated to ensuring its students make real progress in a friendly environment with easy free flowing dialogue between teacher and student.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
Oli Sebbar is a certified ski instructor in France and New Zealand. He loves sharing his passion and knowledge of the mountains and will help you understand and learn how to deal with different types of snow conditions you may encounter while riding on piste and off-piste.
Beginner ski hire
Ski Hire in Alpe d'Huez
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L'Eclose
Ski & Snowboard Rental in the Centre of l'Eclose Area of Alpe d'Huez. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Altitude Sports Eclose
Phillippe welcomes you to the ski hire store in the L'eclose area of Alpe d'Huez.
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Jeannot Sport
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Henri Sports IV L'Eclose
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports L'Eclose store!
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Bergers Residences
Ski & Snowboard Rental Close to the Pierre & Vacances, Maeva & Club Med residences. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Les Bergers Centre Commercial
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the NetSki Les Bergers store!
Beginner ski lessons
Ski School Lessons in Alpe d'Huez
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
-
Group ski lessons
This ski school is part of the prestigious Ecole du Ski Français. With schools throughout France in all major resorts, they are one of the best known and well-trusted ski schools in the Alps.
-
Private ski lessons
This small independent ski school is dedicated to ensuring its students make real progress in a friendly environment with easy free flowing dialogue between teacher and student.
-
Group ski lessons
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
-
Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
-
Private ski lessons
Oli Sebbar is a certified ski instructor in France and New Zealand. He loves sharing his passion and knowledge of the mountains and will help you understand and learn how to deal with different types of snow conditions you may encounter while riding on piste and off-piste.
Off-piste areas in Alpe d’Huez
Mountain Guides Alpe d'Huez
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Oli Sebbar - off-piste and ski touring guide
Experience freedom and adventure in the mountains with an excellent off-piste and ski touring guide.
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ESF ski touring
Are you looking to get into ski touring but don't know where to start? This ski school offers a friendly and safe environment to learn and progress.
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Pure Ski Guiding and mountain guides
Specialists in off-piste skiing and heliski with plenty of experience and knowledge of all the best places and hidden spots of the Grandes Rousses mountain range.
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ESF off-piste mountain guides, Alpe d'Huez
This ski school offers off-piste lessons in Alpe d'Huez for those looking to take their skiing or snowboarding to the next level.
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ESF cross-country skiing, Alpe d'Huez
Cross-country skiing is the perfect way to enjoy the peace and scenery of the Alps. This ski school offers lessons every weekday morning to teach you the technique of this graceful sport.
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Ski Hire in Alpe d'Huez
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L'Eclose
Ski & Snowboard Rental in the Centre of l'Eclose Area of Alpe d'Huez. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Altitude Sports Eclose
Phillippe welcomes you to the ski hire store in the L'eclose area of Alpe d'Huez.
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Jeannot Sport
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Henri Sports IV L'Eclose
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports L'Eclose store!
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Bergers Residences
Ski & Snowboard Rental Close to the Pierre & Vacances, Maeva & Club Med residences. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Les Bergers Centre Commercial
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the NetSki Les Bergers store!
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