Alpe D'Huez

L'ile du Soleil, France

Alpe d’Huez has been a well-kept secret by the French for years. High up in the mountains in a sunny bowl opposite Les Deux Alpes, it commands spectacular views of the valley below and has become renowned for its sunshine record. Much of the resort is modern, purpose-built and spread out over the hillside, all connected by basket lifts.

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Skiing & Boarding In Alpe D'Huez

Beneath the Pic Blanc at 3330 metres is a superbly linked lift system covering 235 kilometres of piste on one ski pass. It is ideal for families and groups of different abilities. For beginners there are easy-to-reach nursery slopes in the centre of the resort. For the early intermediates there are outstanding blues and greens, including tree-lined runs in the Auris and Vaujany areas. Advanced skiers and boarders can enjoy the 16km kilometre Sarenne, the longest black run in Europe, the Canyon and some excellent off-piste. If you can contemplate the drop from Le Tunnel you know you’ve cracked the sport! Alpe d’Huez has gained a great reputation amongst snowboarders and includes a permanent natural half-pipe known as Le Couloir.

Après-ski In Alpe D'Huez

Alpe d’Huez has a lively nightlife with plenty of bars, live music and good discos. A couple of the more popular bars include the Pacific Bar and the British- run Underground Bar for live music. Relax after a good day’s skiing either in the heated outdoor swimming pool, skating or by taking advantage of the modern sports centre (indoor pool, indoor tennis, climbing wall, squash and multi-gym). There are good French restaurants, pizzerias, crêperies and gourmet establishments to choose from.

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