Off-piste Ski Areas in Alpe d'Huez
Discover the top Alpe d'Huez off-piste skiing
Alpe d'Huez has a large selection of advanced terrain and off-piste skiing for those who like to venture off the slopes and marked pistes. From Alpe d'Huez you can also get across to the famous La Grave ski area - a must for all experienced freeride skiers and off-piste thrill seekers.
Pic Blanc
The best place to find off-piste skiing in Alpe d’Huez is from the top of the Pic Blanc Glacier. From here you will find plenty of couloirs to go down that all end up on the Sarenne path.
There are also plenty of other off-piste runs that will drop down from the top of the Pic Blanc but these should only be attempted with a guide as you can end up in places that might require a helicopter or a taxi to get back to Alpe d’Huez.
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On each side of the Poutran red run are large amounts of off-piste, but beware, the off-piste on the left (north facing) is extremely avalanche prone and shouldn't be attempted unless you have all the correct avalanche safety equipment, mountain knowledge and/or a guide.
Vaujany
Here is a black off-piste run called Roche Melon which is only open when conditions are good. It's never prepared by the piste crews and descends through the trees to eventually join a blue run called the Vaujaniate.
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Advanced areas in Alpe d’Huez
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 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
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 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
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
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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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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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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Group ski lessons
This small independent ski school is dedicated to ensuring it students make real progress in a friendly environment with easy free flowing dialogue between teacher and student.
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Group ski lessons
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.
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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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Huez Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Huez Sports store!
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Henri Sports V Tourist Office
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset AB Sports Office du Tourisme store!
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Alpesports
Yan and Alizée welcome you to their Alpesports store, conveniently located at the bottom of the runs, by the cable cars to Pic Blanc 3300m and the Sarenne slopes!
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Olivier Sports Les Bergers
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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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
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.
-
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.
-
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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Group ski lessons
This small independent ski school is dedicated to ensuring it students make real progress in a friendly environment with easy free flowing dialogue between teacher and student.
-
Group ski lessons
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.
-
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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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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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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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 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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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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Huez Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Huez Sports store!
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Henri Sports V Tourist Office
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset AB Sports Office du Tourisme store!
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Alpesports
Yan and Alizée welcome you to their Alpesports store, conveniently located at the bottom of the runs, by the cable cars to Pic Blanc 3300m and the Sarenne slopes!
-
Olivier Sports Les Bergers
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.
-
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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Before heading off-piste
Before you head off piste, here's a few things you should be thinking about:
- hire a guide
- take a course in avalanche awareness and practice the techniques learned
- look at the weather and avalanche forecasts for France, reviewing the degree of local avalanche risk also
- don’t ignore advice given by local mountain guides or others if advised to ski a certain path, or to keep a specific distance between fellow members in a group
- plan the route carefully, evaluating all different options and assessing all elements of danger
- look at the timings for each route and inform others of your route, and when you expect to arrive back
- attach your transceiver properly TO YOU and DON'T FORGET to turn it on, test the signal is working, and make sure you have all the necessary equipment
- a transceiver is of no use if the user has not been trained in its use, it is turned off, or it is in a rucksack - unless you want just your bag to be recovered
Read more about understanding avalanches and how to try to avoid them.
