The ski area
The Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine connects Alpe d’Huez with the satellite villages of Auris, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas. It offers 250 km of slopes and 67 lifts, rising from 1,125 m at the lowest villages to 3,330 m on the Pic Blanc. The breakdown is roughly 70 km of easy runs, 130 km of red and 50 km of black. The layout is logical: gentle slopes on the plateau around the resort, longer reds dropping towards the outer villages, and the high, steep terrain off the Pic Blanc.
The showpiece is the Sarenne, a 16 km black run from the Pic Blanc down a wild gorge, more of an epic journey than a technical test. Advanced skiers also have the Tunnel run and plenty of off-piste. The 2026/2027 season runs from 5 December 2026 to 25 April 2027.
Who is Alpe d’Huez for?
Alpe d’Huez suits mixed groups better than most big French resorts. Beginners have the sunny plateau at their feet, intermediates have days of varied reds, and experts have the Pic Blanc. Families appreciate the sunshine and the variety of accommodation, from the lively resort centre to quieter Vaujany and Oz. Après-ski is lively enough around the centre without being the main event.
Practical
From Brussels it is about 900 km and 9 hours, the last part up the famous hairpins from Bourg-d’Oisans; winter equipment is essential. Grenoble Alpes-Isère airport is 105 km away. A 6-day Grand Domaine pass costs 336.50 euros in the standard season 2026/2027, with reductions in December and April. Because the slopes face south, ski the lower runs in the morning and head high in the afternoon in spring.