Alpe d’Huez has mainly south or south-west facing slopes and has high sunny slopes with good snow-making capacity and a modern, efficient lift system. A particular highlight is the longest run in the Alps – the 10-mile (16 km) Sarenne, a black run from  Pic Blanc 10892 feet (3,320 m) with a vertical descent of 6561 feet (2000 m).

But this is truly a ski area with something for every level of skier  – it has one of the largest nursery areas in the Alps with four free lifts for beginners and the green runs above the village and the Les Bergers area have lots of gentle, wide pistes to help beginners or timid skiers. Perfect for finding your ski legs before progressing to the blues and more challenging red runs.

Ski the lovely blue cruisy runs in the Signal sector or try the long, blue Champclotury run above Oz or the main Couloir blue from 2,700m. Once you’ve got your confidence ski the Canyon run from the Plat des Marmottes and if you’re feeling strong go for the ultimate 16km Sarenne run. There are some great black runs from the top of Pic Blanc and three to tick off your ‘to do list’ are Fare, Combe Charbonniere, and La Fuma.

There is some fantastic off-piste to explore and you should hire a guide to explore the Gorges de Sarenne and the Glacier de Sarenne and the north-facing Vaujany sector.

For boarder and freestyles, there are 2 snow parks with everything from a beginner section to an airbag jump, half-pipe, rails, and a boardercross.

There are 50 kms of cross-country trails, most of which are loops that are clearly marked. The longest is a 10-mile (16 km) loop ( La Boucle Rochette) so gives a good aerobic workout! Most of the trails are blues and reds.

Alpe d’Huez Mountain Stats

Skiable Terrain	251 km of piste
Vertical	1,440 m
Top Elevation	3,300 m
Base Elevation	1,860 m
Beginner Terrain	31%
Intermediate Terrain	28%
Advanced Terrain	41%
Trails	111
Chair Lifts	25
Surface Lifts	31
Longest Run	16 km
Snowmaking	88 km covered
Season Opens	December
Season Closes	April