France Resort guide
Alpe d'Huez Opening Dates 2026/27
Alpe d'Huez opens on 5 December 2026 and closes on 25 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
Photo: Pierre Goiffon via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piste network
- 176 km109.4 mi
- Lifts
- 81
- Top elevation
- 3,235 m10,610 ft
- Ski area
- Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine
2026/27 season
- Opens
- 5 December 2026
- Closes
- 25 April 2027
Season by season
| Season | Opens | Closes | Glacier | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | 5 December 2026 | 25 April 2027 | — | Verified |
Early and late season
- Glacier skiing extends the season beyond the main lift network.
- Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.
All resorts opening this season
Frequently asked questions
When does Alpe d'Huez open for 2026/27?
5 December 2026.
When does Alpe d'Huez close?
25 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
How long is the season in Alpe d'Huez?
141 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.
How far is Alpe d'Huez from Grenoble Alpes Isère airport?
Grenoble Alpes Isère is about 105 minutes by road from Alpe d'Huez (65.6 km).
How high is Alpe d'Huez?
The highest lift-served point is 3,235 m, with the village at 1,860 m, a vertical of 2,510 m.
How many km of pistes does Alpe d'Huez have?
Alpe d'Huez has 176 km of marked pistes across 141 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Alpe d'Huez have?
81 lifts (27 gondolas or cable cars, 15 chairlifts and 19 drag lifts).
Which ski area is Alpe d'Huez in?
Alpe d'Huez is part of Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website