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Alpe d'Huez Resort Information

Resort Information
Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. We have put this resource together to help you out when you are planning a trip to the resort. Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!
Alpe d'Huez Resort Information - Select a subject:
About Alpe d'Huez

 

Is there a church in Alpe d'Huez?

 

When is the best time of year to come?

Activities & Skiing

 

Can I do my own maintenance or should I take my equipment to a shop?

 

Do the ski instructors speak English?

 

Have recently bought my first snowboard, should I be doing anything to the board (i.e. waxing or the like) before taking it out on the slopes?

 

How can I avoid having my skis/board stolen?

 

How often should I have my skis and/or snowboard serviced?

 

I don’t ski/snowboard - what is there for me to do?

 

Should I get ski & travel insurance?

 

Should I have lessons?

 

Should I hire or buy equipment?

 

Should I wait until I get to resort to purchase a new pair of skis or snowboard?

 

What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?

 

What is telemark skiing?

 

What is there to do in the Summer?

 

What should I do if my skis get stolen?

 

What’s the difference between Telemark, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine skis?

 

Where can I go mountain-biking?

Avalanche Awareness

 

Are avalanches an 'act of God'?

 

Can I get out of the way of an avalanche?

 

Can screaming and yelling start an avalanche?

 

How can I begin to evaluate if the snow is stable or if it can fail?

 

How do I judge if a slope is 'dangerous'?

 

How long can you live under the snow?

 

I ski on the piste most of the time, why should I be bothered about avalanche risk?

 

Is the slope safe after an avalanche has gone?

 

Isn't it most dangerous in springtime when there are more avalanches?

 

Once I'm out there, how can I reduce the odds of getting caught in an avalanche?

 

What causes slab avalanches to fracture?

 

What kind of avalanche is most dangerous?

 

What kind of weather produces avalanches?

 

What should I do if I'm caught in an avalanche?

Children

 

Are there any crèches / childminding / baby sitting services in Alpe d'Huez?

 

Are there any free activities, or discounts for children?

 

At what age should my child start skiing?

 

Can I take my baby to a ski resort?

 

Do the ski schools have English speaking instructors?

 

When are the French School Holidays this year?

Driving

 

Do I need a car in the resort?

 

Do I need to carry chains in the car (often a paying optional extra in car-hire)?

 

Do I need to carry chains in the car?

 

How long does it take to drive to Alpe d'Huez from the UK?

 

What else should I know about driving in France?

Employment

 

Do I need a work permit?

 

How can I get a job in Alpe d'Huez?

 

What sorts of jobs are available?

Health

 

Can I drink the water?

 

Can I get sunburnt in winter?

 

How can I reduce the risks of injury?

 

What are the commonest injuries?

 

What exercises should I do before my holiday?

 

What is an E111 form and do I need one?

 

Will I suffer from altitude sickness?

Lift System & Passes

 

How much does a lift pass cost?

 

What date do the lifts open (and close)?

 

What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?

 

What time do the lifts open?

 

Which lift pass should I buy?

Ski Area

 

Can I cross country ski in Alpe d'Huez?

 

What do the different colours of piste refer to on the maps?

 

What is the snowboarding like in Alpe d'Huez?

Travel & Transport

 

How do I find the best flight deals?

 

How do you go about arranging a 'DIY' holiday?

 

How should I pack my skis and/or snowboard?

 

Saturday or Sunday travel?

 

Where can I book flights from the UK?

 

Which is the nearest airport?

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