Resort comparison · 2026/27
Alpe d'Huez vs Les Deux Alpes: which suits your ski trip?
A side-by-side comparison on the things that change a ski week: altitude, how much terrain and of what difficulty, what the lift pass costs and how far each is from the airport.
| Alpe d'Huez | Les Deux Alpes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski area | Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | Les Deux Alpes |
| Top / base altitude | 3,314 m / 1,124 m | 3,511 m / 1,284 m |
| Vertical drop | 2,191 m | 2,227 m |
| Mapped pistes | 163 km | 108 km |
| Lifts | 82 | 46 |
| Green & blue runs | 55% | 77% |
| Black & harder | 17% | 7% |
| Six-day adult pass | €336.50 (≈ €56/day) | – |
| Nearest airport transfer | Grenoble, 108 km (1 h 40 min), from €325 | Grenoble, 110 km (1 h 30 min), from €409 |
Ski-area figures are OpenSkiMap mapped data (OpenStreetMap contributors, 1 October 2026) for the whole linked area each village belongs to. Pass prices from official 2026/27 tariffs; transfers from partner route pages.
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Choose Alpe d'Huez for…
- more terrain (163 km of mapped pistes)
- more challenging terrain (17% black and harder)
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Choose Les Deux Alpes for…
- higher skiing (top 3,511 m) for snow-sure early and late season
- more beginner-friendly runs (77% green and blue)
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Alpe d'Huez or Les Deux Alpes?
Alpe d'Huez: about 163 km of mapped pistes and 82 lifts in Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine, against 108 km and 46 lifts in Les Deux Alpes.
Which is higher, Alpe d'Huez or Les Deux Alpes?
Les Deux Alpes reaches 3,511 m (base 1,284 m); Alpe d'Huez reaches 3,314 m (base 1,124 m). Higher resorts usually hold snow better early and late in the season.
Which is easier to get to?
Alpe d'Huez: Grenoble, 108 km (1 h 40 min), from €325. Les Deux Alpes: Grenoble, 110 km (1 h 30 min), from €409.
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