Fleur Couloir
A classic steep colour, for expert skiers only and with tricky route-finding
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 931 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 477 m
10 Unmissable Ski Descents at the Legendary Alpe d'Huez
The "crème de la crème" of Alpe d'Huez's many fabulous ski runs, these are lines that any skier would covet.
Freeride Skiing Moderate, Difficult, Severe, Extreme
Description
Alpe d'Huez is a justly famous ski town, surrounded by some of France's highest and wildest mountains. Even the road to Alpe d'Huez is legendary and with 21 steep hairpin bends, it remains one of the most feared climbs for modern day competitors in the Tour de France.
The skiing in Alpe d'Huez is as exciting as it is varied, with everything from mellow groomers to exciting, steep couloirs. These 10 routes show off that variety and encompass some cruisy pistes (including Europe's longest groomed run), freeride lines of all types and difficulties, and even a ski journey through a tunnel!
It has been known for skiers to get through this list in a weekend but if you're really ambitious, you could try and do them in a single amazing (and exhausting!) day.
Routes included
Côtes de Rivet
An easy access and gentle off-piste route.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 815 m
Combe du Bras
A beautiful, sunny route away from the crowds, but be aware of the avalanche risk.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 35 m
- Descent
- 535 m
La Fare Canyon
A great off-piste adventure, but in serious terrain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 946 m
Les Perrins North
A fine but tricky route in serious terrain
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
- 753 m
263 Couloir
A fantastic off piste adventure, in serious terrain
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 36 m
- Descent
- 937 m
Les Cheminées de Mâcle
One of the hardest off-pistes in Alpe d'Huez
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 771 m
- Ascent
- 20 m
- Descent
- 316 m
Tunnel (exit)
One of the steepest and most exciting pistes you will find anywhere in the World!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 505 m
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