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Discover the best of the Alpe d'Huez pistes
The ski area is so vast it can be difficult to know where to start, so we have put together some of our favourite runs throughout the Alpe d'Huez ski area.
Whether you're into moguls, steep and long descents or simply beautiful, quiet pistes with great snow, we hope that these suggestions will hit the spot.
Fearless intermediates can enjoy this really long black run from the top of Alpe d'Huez and there are two ways that you can approach this spectacular run:
Access to the Sarenne is simply found by passing the Tunnel entrance and continuing as far as you can go. You have to deal with the black piste that precedes the Tunnel, which is not as daunting as its grading suggests. The run then continues for an estimated 17km and is not really black in terms of difficulty, it actually alternates between blue and affable red until it enters the Sarenne Gorge, when it rather fizzles out into a 5km flat path.
Where it distinguishes itself is that the scenery is stunning, the run is undoubtedly long and you ski a non-stop vertical descent of nearly 2,000m in an undeveloped area of mountain.
The reason that the Sarenne is rated black is partly because there is a wide steep 'nearly' black section at the top, but mostly because once a skier has started the run it's not possible to turn back.
By taking the Marmotte III lift you can ski a couple of chairlift-served, very high altitude red and blue runs that liaise at the bottom with the Sarenne run and therefore miss out the black aspect of the Sarenne. There is no run back from the Marmotte III lift that will return you to Alpe d’Huez other than via the Sarenne.
The "Chacun son Everest challenge" entails skiing the four 2,000m descents from the Pic Blanc, effectively skiing the height of Everest - 8,000m:
Once you have completed the four descents, have your lift pass validated and donate €1 to the “A Chacun son Everest” children’s charity in exchange for a certificate.
Alpe d’Huez is one of the few resorts that offers night skiing throughout the season and it's well worth giving it a try.
Every Tuesday and Thursday in February and March the slopes on the Signal mountain are groomed at the end of the day and then reopened. From 17:00 until 20:00.
It's a red graded piste and suitable for intermediate to experienced skiers. There's also a slalom course where you'll often see some of the local ski club kids being put through their paces.
Night skiing is all included in your Grand Domaine ski pass or you can buy a one-off ticket if you don't have the full pass.
Night skiing in Auris takes place on the Bauchets drag lift every Monday from 19:00 to 21:00.
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!
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports Rond Point store!
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.
Ski and snowboard rental close to the ticket office and ski slopes. 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!
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Huez Sports store!
Located in the heart of Alpe d’Huez, Precision Ski – Ski Dream greets you in a friendly atmosphere, just steps away from accommodations, restaurants, and the first slopes.
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.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
This ski school is part of the prestigious École du Ski Français, one of the most well-known and trusted ski schools in the Alps, with schools across France’s major resorts.
With over 30 years of experience teaching skiing and snowboarding across the French Alps, their mission is to help you make the most of every moment on snow.
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.
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.
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!
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports Rond Point store!
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.
Ski and snowboard rental close to the ticket office and ski slopes. 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!
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Huez Sports store!
Located in the heart of Alpe d’Huez, Precision Ski – Ski Dream greets you in a friendly atmosphere, just steps away from accommodations, restaurants, and the first slopes.
Take a look at this year's ski pass prices or find your way around with piste maps for Alpe d'Huez.
Find out all about what is happening in Allpe d'Huez and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.
See allLatest News & ReviewsAlpe d'Huez hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. In the winter, you can expect motor racing on ice, comedy festivals, ski races and various live music gigs. During the summer months, the focus turns to cycling with the Tour de France usually passing through town. The Megavalanche, a mass-start mountain bike race that draws thousands of MTB fans from around the world, takes place in July.
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