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Discover the latest Alpe d'Huez snow conditions
Alpe d’Huez is looking properly wintery after a significant spell of snowfall that has refreshed the whole mountain. The high plateau and surrounding slopes are bright and white, while the views across the Grandes Rousses feel more dramatic and alpine than they did earlier in the season. There is a settled, mid winter feel around the resort now, and conditions on the mountain feel magical without being unpredictable, with a good depth of snow everywhere you look.
Snow depths are now around 190 to 210cm on the upper mountain, with approximately 90 to 110cm in resort. The recent snowfall brought between 50 and 80cm across the area since last Thursday, with the biggest accumulations above 2200m and some wind redistribution on exposed ridges. This snowfall has significantly improved coverage across the whole ski area, with strong skiing conditions on most pistes at all elevations and soft, supportive snow underfoot. Daytime temperatures at altitude have been ranging between -8 and -4 degrees Celsius, with the freezing level close to 1300m, helping to preserve snow quality. Winds were strong during the snowfall but have now eased, allowing lift operations to run smoothly. Despite the excellent conditions, the volume and intensity of recent snowfall have resulted in very high avalanche risk, particularly in off piste and uncontrolled terrain where the snowpack remains unstable.
The outlook for the coming days is mostly dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, which should help maintain current snow conditions. Cold nights are expected to keep pistes in good shape, while lower and sunnier runs may soften slightly during the afternoons. Any further snowfall looks light and mainly confined to higher elevations later in the week. In resort, Alpe d’Huez continues its winter programme with evening entertainment, outdoor activities on the plateau and regular après ski events.
Skiing in Alpe d’Huez is currently excellent across the mountain, with deep snow, strong coverage and high quality conditions on all pistes. Skiers should remain within marked and controlled areas, follow local safety guidance closely, and avoid off piste terrain unless accompanied by a fully qualified local guide due to the current very high avalanche risk.
Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Alpe d’Huez. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.
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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!
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.
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Alpe d'Huez? Just visit the Skiset Henri Sports Les Bergers store!
Phillippe welcomes you to the ski hire store in the L'eclose area of Alpe d'Huez.
Ski & Snowboard Rental in Alpe d'Huez Centre. 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!
You’ll find us just next to the main round about at the foot of the pistes and ski lifts. Within 100m around us we have the main bus stop for the free resort busses, the main lift pass offices, restaurants, a supermarket and a Tabac.
Enjoy a truly tailor-made experience with private ski or snowboard lessons, designed to suit your needs and pace. Whether it’s your first time on the slopes, a refresher to brush up on skills, or a boost to gain confidence on steeper runs or off-piste terrain, private tuition offers focused, one-on-one instruction.
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.
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 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.
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.
They provide the best price for airport transfers to destinations throughout the French Alps, year-round.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Alpe d'Huez, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Alp Venture offers safe, reliable and professional private transfers to Alpe d’Huez at competitive prices.
Step away from the bustle of the ski slopes and try your hand at biathlon, a brilliant winter adventure that mixes cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting. It is an exciting blend of endurance and focus, and it suits mixed groups beautifully. With adapted equipment and clear guidance, it is accessible to absolute beginners as well as those keen to push themselves a little.
Strap on your snowshoes and explore the winter trails of Alpe d’Huez with a qualified instructor, discovering the mountains at a slower pace and in complete tranquillity. Snowshoe walks are suitable for all ages and require only a basic level of fitness, making them perfect for families, mixed groups, or anyone looking for a peaceful winter escape. Each outing is rated by difficulty, allowing you to choose the walk that best suits your group.
Situated in the heart of the main street (Avenue Les Jeux) is the patinoire (ice rink) – in the middle of town underneath the shadow of the Royal Ours Blanc Hotel.
This company offers instruction on driving around the same ice track that's used for the popular Andros Trophy event and it's guaranteed enjoyment!
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The mid-station of the Pic Blanc or Grandes Rousses gondola, otherwise known as the DMC (1er Troncon).
This is the view of the top station of the Grandes Rousses gondola, otherwise known as the DMC.
This view shows the whole of the resort ski area and piste front in the foreground and the main gondola, the Grand Rousses is on the far right, and of course the (in)famous Folie Douce terrace and VIP area!
One of the highest views of Alpe d'Huez, this panoramic webcam from the top Marmottes 3 lift gives a superb view over the resort of Alpe d'Huez and over the back onto the Sarenne with the Cristalliere chairlift.
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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