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ALPE D’HUEZ SKI HOLIDAYS

Alpe d’Huez offers sun and easy skiing in an extensive ski area. Glacier skiing complements the skiing possibilities and whilst Alpe d’Huez is considered one of the best beginner ski resorts Europe it also has the longest black run in the Alps, from the Pic Blanc, down over the Sarenne Glacier. The ski area is entirely tree-less and the resort is traditional of a French resort at 1860m, with concrete all around. There are glimpses of low rise and more charming structures but Alpe d’Huez is certainly no Samoens. Nightlife and apres ski is better than many of the French resorts and Alpe d’Huez boasts numerous bars and clubs. The lower slopes above Alpe d’Huez are a beginners dream, whilst further up there are numerous blacks beneath the Pic Blanc.

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Great beginners ski area, with good snow record

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Treeless and charmless

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ALPE D’HUEZ SKI HOLIDAY INFO

The skiing is on a grand scale in Alpe d’Huez and offers a good deal to most levels. For beginners then Alpe d’Huez is a paradise; the area just above the resort is awash with green pistes. Red pistes are found above this level until the band of black pistes are reached that descend from the Pic Blanc. Blue pistes are unusually rare.Nightlife and apres ski are impressive in Alpe d’Huez. The resort offers sporadic charm but is essentially your traditional French purpose built resort. Alpe d’Huez has developed a draw for partying groups, maybe because of the numerous bars, or because of the ready access to green ski pistes following a drink till dawn night out.