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Alpe d'Huez Resort Guide
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Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Off-season — closed April 25
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Resort Guide
Alpe d’Huez is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its extensive ski area spanning 250 kilometers of slopes and its high-altitude setting at 1,860 meters. The resort offers a vibrant atmosphere with a mix of modern amenities, including a lively village, diverse dining options, and a wide range of accommodations. Signature experiences include skiing the legendary Sarenne run, one of the longest black pistes in the world, and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Alpe d’Huez stands out for its sunny climate, varied terrain suitable for all levels, and year-round activities.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Alpe d'Huez
Lifts
84
Skiable area
2019.8 ac
Longest run
16 km / 9.9 mi
Runs by difficulty(135 total)
Beginner
38
28% of terrain
Intermediate
70
52% of terrain
Advanced
27
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola9
- Aerial tram6
- Surface lift41
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce – Famous for its energetic après-ski parties, live music, and DJ performances right on the slopes, La Folie Douce at Alpe d'Huez offers a vibrant atmosphere with panoramic mountain views, attracting skiers and snowboarders looking for a memorable post-ski celebration.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 505cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 426cm full-season avg
505cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~525.2 cm. That's 4% above the 5-year average (505 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 23% above the 30-year average (426 cm).
Alpe d'Huez Season Snowfall
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Alpe d'Huez Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 497cm with an average of 106 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 41% above this average (701cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 69cm | 14 days | 29cm | 60cm | 20cm |
| December | 95cm | 16 days | 80cm | 113cm | 20cm |
| January | 89cm | 17 days | 121cm | 152cm | 20cm |
| February | 68cm | 15 days | 149cm | 174cm | 17cm |
| March | 72cm | 15 days | 159cm | 182cm | 18cm |
| April | 49cm | 13 days | 140cm | 172cm | 13cm |
| May | 27cm | 8 days | 69cm | 119cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
62
Best Day
15 Mar
8
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5622 Feb
- 4723 Feb
- 4425 Feb
March 2026
- 6215 Mar16cm
- 5416 Mar3cm
- 5423 Mar9cm
April 2026
- 471 Apr
- 412 Apr
- 353 Apr
March scored highest for Alpe d'Huez in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Through Apr 25, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Alpe d'Huez
- Where is Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez runs from a base elevation of 1,860 m (6,102 ft) to a summit of 3,330 m (10,925 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,470 m (4,823 ft).
- How big is Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez has 2,020 acres (817 hectares) of skiable terrain, 135 marked runs and 84 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Alpe d'Huez get in a typical season?
- Alpe d'Huez averages 216 inches / 549 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
