PAID CONTENT FOR ALPE D’HUEZ


PAID CONTENT FOR ALPE D’HUEZ


Alpe d’Huez FRANCE


Perched high above the Oisans Valley in the heart of the French Alps, Alpe d’Huez basks beneath a near-constant sun. Known affectionately as “The Island in the Sun”, this mountain haven enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, its golden light spilling across snow-draped slopes in winter and meadows in summer. From the village at 1,860 metres (6,100ft) to the soaring summit of Pic Blanc at 3,330 metres (10,925ft), Alpe d’Huez embodies the spirit of the Alps. Winter transforms the landscape into a skier’s


paradise. With 155 miles of pistes and 70 modern lifts linking five charming resorts — Vaujany, Oz- en-Oisans, Villard Reculas, Auris-en-Oisans and Alpe d’Huez itself — the experience feels boundless. Families delight in playful zones like Marcel’s Farm and Chez Roger et Jacques le Bûcheron, while experts chase adrenaline on the world’s longest black run, the legendary 10-mile Sarenne, or test their nerve through The Tunnel, a mogul-strewn descent carved inside the mountain. Between runs, guests linger over alpine lunches on sunny terraces or retreat to the indoor picnic area mid-station.


Beyond the slopes, winter in Alpe d’Huez hums


with energy: from ice skating and scenic rail luge rides to exploring ice caves and dancing beneath the stars at Tomorrowland Winter, when the resort’s snowy amphitheatre becomes a stage for world-renowned DJs. Come spring, the pace softens. The light turns


golden, the air warms and skiers carve long, unhurried turns under blue skies. March and April bring quieter pistes and that rare blend of crisp snow and sunlit afternoons. When summer arrives, the snow retreats and


cyclists ascend the mythical 21 bends immortalised by the Tour de France, while mountain bikers and e-MTB riders roam hundreds of miles of forest trails. Hikers find serenity among mirror-still lakes, wildflower meadows and panoramic ridgelines. A cable-car journey to Pic Blanc’s summit unveils a view stretching to Mont Blanc, the Écrins and even Mont Ventoux on the clearest days. In the villages below, terraces fill with laughter and music as the season blooms with festivals, wellness retreats and the pure pleasure of mountain living.


DON’T MISS Take the cable-car to Pic Blanc for a panorama of the Alps. On a clear day, you can see one-fifth of France from the summit


Need to know


KEY FEATURES • Vast, interconnected ski area (155 miles of slopes, 70 lifts)


• Five linked resorts with family-friendly amenities


• Wellness centres, spas, & indoor leisure facilities


• Cable-car access to Pic Blanc in both winter & summer


KEY ACTIVITIES • Skiing & snowboarding for all levels • Road cycling on the legendary 21 bends


• Mountain biking, hiking & trail running


• Ice caves, ice skating & alpine festivals


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