L'Alpe-d'Huez Travel Guide

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Great Views

Great Views, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 bluedook Says:  The mountain has many great views especially from the top. The skiing from the top is mainly black runs but you can go up and down in the gondola. Well worth the trip. Only negative is no restaurant / cafe at the top 

Skiing

Skiing, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 bluedook Says:  Good skiing across the levels. Lots of wide green runs at the bottom with more difficult runs at the top. 16 km black run from top to near the bottom. This was closed when we were there dur to lack of snow for four days and avalanche risks for the last two. Depsite having... 

Ice Sculptures

Ice Sculptures, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 43beckos Says:  At the second grand rousse gondola station, there is an amazing complex of ice carvings housed in a huge igloo. It is showing on the piste map as " Grotte De Glace". The exhibits change here every year, and whilst the sculptures are not the most amazing things i have ever... 

Skiiiiiiiii

Skiiiiiiiii, L'Alpe-d'Huez

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Hotels  

Hotel le Chamois d'Or

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Restaurants  

Au Petit Creux: French food at it's best

Au Petit Creux: French food at it's best, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 bluedook Says:  Heavy snow in the morning made us decide to have a relaxaed lunch. This was recommended in one of the guide books. The food is typically French with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The goats cheese starter was superb and the fish main course was also excellent. Goat's... 

Le Genepi: Get The Prawns

Le Genepi: Get The Prawns, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 43beckos Says:  A lovely intimate French restaurant where the local dish raclette is a speciality. Nice food, nice atmosphere and a waiter with a sense of humour.Oh yes and a mean bottle of Cotes du Rhone Can recommend the King Prawns, and the duck with blueberry sauce.And the Creme Brulee... 

What to Pack  

Dont Forget Ya Slippers

Dont Forget Ya Slippers, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 43beckos Says:  Keep them light, chances are you will have to lug them uo a snow covered driveway to get to your accomodation. If you are staying in a catered chalet whilst skiing, make sure you take some slippers with you to change into in the boot room, as most chalets have a rule that... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Ski Runs For All Levels

Ski Runs For All Levels, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 43beckos Says:  Alp Du Huez is the ideal Ski Resort, especially if you are travelling in a party of mixed ability skiers. All of the runs to the resort are green runs, which even a beginner will be able to ski after 2-3 days in ski school. There are plenty of challenging blues and reds for... 

Favorites  

Always book your restaurant for a wednesday

Always book your restaurant for a wednesday, L'Alpe-d'Huez

 43beckos Says:  Not really my favourite thing just a bit of advice Most chalet staff have Wednesdays off, which means that all of the guests are ooking for restaurants on that night, so it is advisable to book your table for wednesday evening well in advance. 

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L Alp Du Huez, Great Ski Resort For All Levels

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 We travelled in a group of 6 people, 2 new to skis, 2 intermediates and 2 advanced, and this resort had enough to satisfy all of us. The 2 new skiers really benifited from the excellent ski... 

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Purpose built Ski Resort

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 Purpose built ski resort with good skiing across all levels. 16 km black run from the top of the mountain. Great place to learn to ski with plenty of easy green runs. 

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Alpe D'Heuz

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 I've got some interesting experiences in L'Alpe-d'Huez. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Don't bother about going to Les Deux Alpes

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 Just back from Les Deux alpes I must say that I was disappointed. Most French resorts are without charm and are built as satelites. But usually the skiing is great and the system well connected. But... 

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wot 21 bends

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 Climbed this on a bike along with thousands of other nutter's in 40deg+ heat at the end of a very long and painful day, but enjoyed every moment of it.. 

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