
Alpe D'Huez, France
Alpe D'Huez is well known in the summer as it is often used as a challenging stage in the Tour de France due to the 21 hairpin beds on the road up to resort. Cycling is not the only thing to do here though and in this resort perched on a sunny plateau you
At a Glance
- Altitude (min):
- 1860
- Altitude (max):
- 3330
- Hiking/walking trails:
- 143
- Top 5 things to do:
Mountain biking the Sarenne
Mountain horse riding
Parapenting
Visiting Alpe D'Huez's archaeological dig - a medieval village (12th - 14th Century)Cycle up the famous 21 hairpin bends
- Resort Amenities:
- Alpe D'Huez has all the amenities you would expect to find in a town - supermarkets, banks, post office, shops, sports shops, restaurants, bars, internet cafe, tourist office, dr's, pharmacy, sports centre, nightclubs, and even an altiport.
- Local currency:
- €
- Time Difference from UK:
- + 1 hr
- Internet access:
- Yes - WIFI
- Swimming pool:
- Indoor and outdoor
Alpe D'Huez
Alpe D'Huez has a great network of lifts for hikers and bikers giving quick and easy access into the mountains. There are 143 miles of marked routes including several easy routes for families which are accessible to everyone.There are 12 lakes within walking distance of the resort.There is a large open air pool and an icerink as well as a sports centre (Palais de Sports) which has an indoor pool, gym, climbing wall, squash, badminton, indoor golf range and sauna.
There is a 9 hole golf course, mini golf, archery, tennis and a summer luge or you might like to try horse riding, paragliding or a via ferrata. Some of the activities are included in a VISALP pass as well as use of the lifts (see doing more).
Accommodation in Alpe D'Huez
Chalet Louis
New for winter 2009/10 this apartment style chalet is a great place to stay for anyone looking for comfort and style. There's plenty of wood used in the decor which gives the chalet a lovely warm feeling. Read MoreFrom £115.00
Chalet Hermione
New for winter 2009/10 this apartment style chalet is a great place to stay for anyone looking for comfort and style. There's plenty of wood used in the decor which gives the chalet a lovely warm feeling. Read MoreFrom £115.00
Chalet Paulette
In the same residence as the Chalets Louis and Hermione this is the largest of the 3 chalets and can sleep up to 12 people. As with the others it is brand new for 2009/2010 and is an apartment style chalet built in stone and wood. A great place to stay for anyone looking for comfort and style. Read MoreFrom £115.00
Les Chalets de l'Altiport
These lovely wooden chalets are located at the upper end of resort near the altiport. Read MoreFrom £77.00
Location of Alpe D'Huez
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Doing More in Alpe D'Huez
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Short Breaks in Alpe D'Huez
| Building | Rooms | Departing | Nights | Price | |
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