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Alpe d'Huez Snow Report & Forecast

Discover the latest Alpe d'Huez snow conditions

Author Caro Blackwell, Destination Editor Updated

And thatโ€™s a wrap for this winter in Alpe d'Huez  โ€“ and what a fantastic season itโ€™s been! Christmas and New Year delivered major snowfall, setting us up for a brilliant holiday season that carried through into January. Regular snowfalls followed, culminating in a huge dump at the end of the month, making for incredible conditions during the school half-term holidays.

Despite some warmer spells at the start of March, the snow held up well on the lower slopes and up high it was fabulous throughout. We received frequent snow top-ups, ensuring excellent skiing right through to the end of the season this weekend.

For the last few days of the season, youโ€™ve got quite a mixed selection of weather. Itโ€™s currently snowing hard over about 1,500m and is due to continue snowing all day, bringing up to a metre of snow in some places. 

This current heavy snowfall is due to a retour dโ€™Est; an easterly flow that typically only occurs once to three times per winter. It happens when a low-pressure system deepens over the Gulf of Genoa, creating a disturbance that draws moist air from the Mediterranean. This air is pulled in from the east by strong, counter-clockwise winds and is pushed up over the mountains. As it rises, it cools quickly and releases significant snowfall, as is happening now!

The sun will likely break through for a time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday giving some sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures to ski on all that fresh snow. 

It's shaping up to be a great Easter holiday weekend and season finale, with closing day on Monday 21st April.

Snotos

looking down from Avoriaz on a sunny April day

Top tips for skiing this week

As you've still got a few days skiing in Alpe d'Huez here are our top tips:

  • the temperature is changeable in the mountains, weโ€™re properly spring skiing now, but it may be a little chilly out of the sun. So thinner layers, a shell jacket rather than a thick winter coat, more lightweight gloves are a good idea. You will need youโ€™ll need waterproofs for the end of this week.
  • don't forget the sunscreen! Even when the windchill is high, the mountain sun is still intense.
  • youโ€™ll need your goggle lenses for cloud and sun for the next few days.
  • early mornings the pistes are harder packed and maybe a bit icy and then a bit slushy in the afternoon. So coordinate your ski time to whichever conditions you prefer.
  • get your skis and boards waxed as the wetter snow can slow you down a bit!
  • book the restaurant terrace for a long relaxed lunch over the weekend 

Check out the end-of-season parties on the slopes and in town.

See our Restaurants

Meribel Valley in the summer

Summer in Alpe d'Huez

There are many exciting events to look forward to this summer in Alpe d'Huez, check out our events calendar for more details.
Summer is a fabulous time to be in the mountains for hiking, biking, climbing and relaxing. White water rafting, lake swimming and much more. Check our website for ideas and where to stay.

See all Holiday Rentals See our Events Calendar

Updates

If you head to the bottom of this page, you can see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Alpe d'Huez. Beginning again next winter season we will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast each week.

Be social

If you are in Alpe d'Huez during the year, remember to tag us in your social posts #SeeAlpe d'Huez so we can share your pics!
 

Weather

Updated 9 July 2025 at 12:02

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Lifts & Trails

Updated 9 July 2025 at 12:02

Pistes

Chemin De Sarenne
Greens
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Open 08:00 to 18:00
More lift & trail details

Grandes Rousses DMC1 Mid Station webcam

The mid-station of the Pic Blanc or Grandes Rousses gondola, otherwise known as the DMC (1er Troncon).

Grandes Rousses DMC2 Top Station webcam

This is the view of the top station of the Grandes Rousses gondola, otherwise known as the DMC.

A black and white photo of a ski lift in the mountains

La Folie Douce / Marmottes 2300m webcam

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!

Les Marmottes 3060m webcam

One of the highest views of Alpe d'Huez, this panoramic webcam from the top Marmottes 3 liftย gives a superb view over the resort of Alpe d'Huez and over the back onto the Sarenne with the Cristalliere chairlift.

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Events

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    Oisans Col Series

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    Classical music concert

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