Alpe d'Huez piste map
Located in the French Alps above the Oisans valley, Alpe d’Huez is one of the largest and most varied ski areas in France. Built around a high-altitude plateau and extending up to 3,330 m at Pic Blanc, the resort offers a wide and progressive terrain suited to all levels. Part of a wider domain linking five resorts (Alpe d’Huez, Auris-en-Oisans, Oz 3300, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas), the ski area combines high-mountain descents with lower-altitude cruising slopes, all connected by a modern lift system. As well as its vast and sunny ski area, Alpe d’Huez offers a wide range of accommodation, including well-located ski chalets, making it a popular choice for families and groups looking for easy access to the slopes.
Below you can download the latest Alpe d’Huez piste map in PDF format, including the beginners ski area map and the fun slopes map. While further down the page, you’ll also find a detailed breakdown of how the ski area is structured across its main sectors.
Alpe d’Huez ski area piste map
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Beginners slopes map
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Fun slopes map
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Alpe d’Huez ski area map overview
The Alpe d’Huez ski area is centred around a high-altitude plateau, with the piste map showing a hub-and-spoke structure. From the main resort, the terrain extends in multiple directions towards high-alpine sectors and surrounding villages.
- At the centre, Alpe d’Huez (1,860 m) acts as the main base and lift hub. The slopes around the resort are dominated by green and blue pistes, making this one of the most accessible high-altitude areas for beginners. It is also the primary starting point for accessing all other sectors across the ski area.
- To the north and north-east, the terrain rises towards the Pic Blanc and Glacier sector (up to 3,330 m), the highest point on the map. This high-alpine area is characterised by red and black pistes, including the Sarenne. Snow conditions are highly reliable due to altitude, but the terrain is more exposed and suited to experienced skiers.
- To the east, the ski area extends towards Vaujany and Montfrais, where the slopes become steeper and less crowded. This sector features a higher concentration of red and black pistes and offers long vertical descents down towards the valley.
- To the west, Villard-Reculas (1,500 m) provides a smaller and quieter sector connected to the main domain. The terrain here consists mainly of blue and red pistes and offers a more relaxed and traditional skiing environment.
- To the south, the slopes lead towards Auris-en-Oisans (1,600 m), a sunnier sector with a mix of blue and red pistes. This area is known for its quieter atmosphere and includes more tree-lined terrain at lower altitude, making it a good option in changing weather conditions.
Between these outer sectors, mid-mountain areas such as Bergers, Jeux and Signal act as key transition zones, linking the high-altitude terrain with the resort base and ensuring smooth movement across the entire ski area.
Alpe d'Huez ski slopes
- For beginners, the main areas are centred around Alpe d’Huez 1850, where the map shows a large cluster of green and blue pistes directly above the resort. This central zone is wide, open and well-served by lifts, making it the primary learning area. Additional beginner-friendly terrain is also visible in Villard Reculas and parts of Oz-en-Oisans, where gentle slopes branch off from the main network.
- For intermediate skiers, the majority of the ski area is accessible across the central plateau and mid-mountain sectors. On the map, blue and red pistes extend outward from Alpe d’Huez towards Les Bergers, Auris-en-Oisans and Vaujany, forming long, flowing connections between villages. These runs are generally wide and consistent, allowing skiers to cover large distances across the domain.
- For advanced skiers, the most technical terrain is located on the higher and more peripheral areas of the map. The Pic Blanc sector (3,330 m) stands out at the top of the ski area, where several black pistes descend steeply, including the long vertical routes leading down towards the valley. Additional challenging terrain is visible in the Auris and Vaujany sides, where steeper red and black runs drop away from the main plateau with more sustained gradients.
Alpe d'Huez ski resort in brief
- Skiable terrain: 250 km
- Number of pistes: 128
- Types of pistes: 42 green, 39 blue, 30 red, 17 black
- Longest piste: 16 km
- Number of lifts: 63
- Base elevation: 1,125 m
- Highest lift: 3,330 m (Pic Blanc)
- Vertical drop: over 2,205 m
- Snowmaking: over 1,000 snow cannons
- Snow parks: 2
- Half-pipe: 1
- Boardercross park: 1
- Fun slope: 1