Alpe d’Huez – a great all-round family resort
Located high on a sunny plateau in the centre of the French Alps, the thriving resort of Alpe d’Huez has some of France’s best snow conditions for downhill and off-piste skiing. Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine is one of the world’s largest ski areas and boasts one of the greatest unbroken verticals in the world – the 16km-long Sarenne descent. The area is dominated by the mighty Pic Blanc, which is also the starting point for the Sarenne black run. With more than 250 kilometres of sublime slopes, Alpe d’Huez caters for skiers of all abilities. Some of the lower, wider slopes are dedicated to beginners, while maverick intermediate skiers will enjoy the 36 red runs, and more courageous skiers can test out their skills on the numerous black runs.
