Huez

Travel Guide
Huez showing mountains and snow
This sleepy alpine town of small shops and friendly cafés lies nestled against one of Europe’s biggest winter sports resorts.

Settle into a slower pace of life and enjoy your breathtaking mountain surroundings in Huez. Put your skis on and head for the top of the mountain or snowplow your way gently down the beginner slopes.

Begin exploring the vast Southern Alps with a tour of this small town farther removed from the tourist trail than the busy resorts nearby.  Sip on a coffee or hot chocolate and admire the rolling scenery around you or enjoy the town’s excellent shopping. Several stores sell fashionable mountain gear. Cyclists and skiers will be pleased to find plenty of sporting goods shops.

When you’re ready for action, take the short journey north to the white slopes that disappear high up and into the clouds. Rent skis and snowboards from the ski centers or book lessons with experienced instructors.

Beginners will be pleased to find gentle conditions at Rif Nel and Les Jeux, a fine selection of green-graded slopes reached by surface lifts while the tracks at the western bowl cater to intermediates. For a pleasant daytrip, ski north to the villages of Oz and Vaujany that are linked by trails.

Jump into the larger gondolas that will whisk you toward Pic Blanc 10,925 feet (3,330 meters) above sea level. Gaze for miles in every direction before you take hold of your poles and begin the descent. At 10 miles (16 kilometers) long, the Sarenne run is one of the longest black routes in the Alps. Shorter but steeper is Le Tunnel.

Huez itself has several hotels and small restaurants. Find more options a short drive north at the resort of Alpe d'Huez, a frequent stage on the cycling Tour de France. Huez is a 2-hour drive southeast of Lyon and 6 hours southeast of Paris.

Find peace and tranquility minutes from one of Europe’s premier winter resorts at Huez.

Where to stay in Huez

Huez showing mountains and snow

Jeux

While visiting Jeux, you might make a stop by sights like Palais des Sports and Museum of Huez and Oisans.

Jeux

Cognet

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Cognet, you might make a stop by sights like Jeux Ski Lift and Signal Ski Lift.

Cognet
Sunset view of the mountains of Les Deux Alpes.
 
The village sits at 1,650 m (5,413 ft) and lifts run to 3,600 m (11,811 ft). It has the largest skiable glacier in Europe and is France's second oldest ski resort behind Chamonix, where the largest mountain in western Europe is located, Mont Blanc. It has the longest, normally open full on-piste vertical available in the world. It is a 71 km

Viel-Alpe

If you're spending some time in Viel-Alpe, Telecentre Ski Lift and L'Eclose Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Viel-Alpe
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Bergers

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bergers, Alpauris Ski Lift and Rifnel Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Bergers
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Éclose-Est

When in Éclose-Est, you can plan a visit to Alpe d'Huez and Bergers Ski Lift, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Éclose-Est
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Outaris

Though Outaris might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alpe d'Huez and Palais des Sports.

Outaris
Hôtel Le Pic Blanc
Hôtel Le Pic Blanc
4 out of 5
Quartier des Bergers, l'Alpe-d'Huez, Huez, Isere
The price is ¥20,795 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
¥20,795
per night
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Huez. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Popular attractions Alpe d'Huez and Alpauris Ski Lift are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (328 reviews)
"A well presented hotel in a convenient location - about three minutes walk to Les Bergers ski area. The hotel is clean and the rooms are pleasant. The bar area is nice to relax in and the staff are great, especially Alicia."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Hôtel Le Pic Blanc
Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa
Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
425 Route du Signal, l'Alpe-d'Huez, Huez, Isere
The price is ¥22,187 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
¥22,187
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Huez. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Alpe d'Huez and Telecentre Ski Lift are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
"Great hotel - lovely stay - unbelievable staff - only two small gripes, no power plugs by the beds which I hate but I appreciate this is very personal also you have to climb into your bath to push the plug down in the bath because of the solid shower screen (unless I was being stupid this seemed ..."

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2023

Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa
Hôtel Au Chamois d'Or by Les Etincelles
Hôtel Au Chamois d'Or by Les Etincelles
5 out of 5
169 rue Fontbelle, Rond-point des pistes, Huez
The price is ¥42,107 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
¥42,107
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Huez. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Alpe d'Huez and DMC Gondola are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Wonderful hotel in prime location
"Amazing hotel right by the slopes. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. The restaurant is fabulous with a great menu that is executed well. The staff are wonderful and attentive. The spa is perfect for post-ski relaxation. The only feedback I would give is that service on the terrace and bar ..."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Hôtel Au Chamois d'Or by Les Etincelles
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Résidence Prestige Odalys l'Eclose
Résidence Prestige Odalys l'Eclose
5 out of 5
Quartier Éclose, Huez, Isère
Stay at this 5-star luxury residence in Huez. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Alpe d'Huez and Bergers Ski Lift are ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Good location, friendly staff
"We stayed in a two-bedroom (we are a family of 4) apartment for a week. Having read some of the older reviews online I think the hotel have worked hard to make improvements. We stayed in a busy week and found the staff helpful and friendly when we had questions. The apartment had two bedrooms (one ..."

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Résidence Prestige Odalys l'Eclose
Résidence Daria-I Nor by Les Etincelles
Résidence Daria-I Nor by Les Etincelles
5 out of 5
L'Eclose, Huez
Stay at this 5-star residence in Huez. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Popular attractions Alpe d'Huez and Bergers Ski Lift are located nearby. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"I always experience an incredibly friendly welcome and am very well looked after on my stays, location is great for a summer visit, centrally located on the resort, apartments are immaculate."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2021

Résidence Daria-I Nor by Les Etincelles
apartment/ flat - Alpe d'huez
apartment/ flat - Alpe d'huez
Huez
Stay at this ski apartment in Huez. Enjoy onsite parking, tennis courts, and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Alpe d'Huez and Alpauris Ski Lift are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Great property to stay at to enjoy the slopes. Everything you need in this small but comfortable apartment."

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

apartment/ flat - Alpe d'huez
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Jul 15, 2019

Paradise for adventure and mountain sports in the Alps. Entertainment for all posible ages.