Alpe d’Huez Ski Holidays

Alpe d’Huez is one of France’s larger ski resorts, with 250km of skiable pistes encompassing other neighbouring ski resorts. The skiing is extremely varied, with plenty of blues and greens, some more challenging reds and sensational blacks. Alpe d’Huez is also mainly a south-facing ski resort, so you can expect many long, sunny days. You can ski up to around 3,330m, meaning the ski resort offers fantastic snow conditions. Night skiing is also available for those who can’t wait for the lifts to re-open.

Beginner snowboarders will benefit from the multiple nursery slopes, although they should be aware of the large number of drag lifts that may prove challenging to boarders who are just starting out. For freeride snowboarders, Alpe d’Huez ski resort is an off-piste paradise. It is well worth a visit to the open powder field of Le Grand Sablat and Cheminées du Macles couloirs. There is also a giant terrain park, which is suitable for park enthusiasts.

Due to the family-friendly reputation of Alpe d’Huez ski resort, there are various options available for both ski and non-ski childcare. Both the ESF and the ESI run ski kindergartens in the resort, which look after little ones during the daytime. For the evenings, there are a range of private nanny companies in resort who can provide babysitting services.

Après ski lovers will be happy to know there’s a La Folie Douce bar in Alpe d’Huez; renowned for its famous parties where you can enjoy plenty of beer and wine whilst dancing on the tables. Once you’re done in the Folie, head down into the resort where you can find New Sphere bar and Freeride Café. Underground Bar is a Brit-run bar with a trendy London underground theme. It offers reasonably priced drinks, with live sport and music played most nights.