ABOUT ALPE D’HUEZ
Located in the southeast of France in the commune of Huez, with the lowest point being 1,250 m climbing up all the way to 3,330 m, in the heart of the Oisons region, Alpe d’Huez is one of the most scenic resorts in France.
Known as the Island in the Sun, as the nickname also implies, this resort experiences extensive sunshine throughout the greatest part of the year, adding warmth to the beauty of snow sure slopes. Historically rich in the aspect of skiing and winter sports in general, Alpe d’Huez holds a high spot in the list of the most valuable winter resorts in Europe.
This resort is known worldwide for hosting many international events. They hosted Olympic bobsleigh events in the winter of 1968. Each summer the world renown tour du france has a stage here finishing and when you arrive at the resort you can imagine what it would be like for the cyclists on the famous 21 hairpin bends ascent to Alpe d’huez.
With a generally serene ambiance and lively nightlife, Alpe d’Huez offers a perfect environment for tourists of all ages.
Vast skiing pistes with beautiful sceneries to revel in whilst skiing and snowboarding.
Suitable location with proximity to several airports, including Geneva and Grenoble Airports
Lively Après ski events befitting for families and groups of friends
GENEVA AIRPORT TO Alpe d'Huez TRANSFERS FROM €54.50
Alpine Fleet offers a range of Alpe d’Huez airport transfers including both shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport. The transfer time from Geneva Airport is approximately 3 hr 30 mins.
SHARED TRANSFERS TO ALPE d'Huez
Alpine Fleet offers shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Alpes d’Huez on Saturdays one of the first and only companies that offers Shared transfer services of this type all season round.
A shared transfer is exactly as it sounds and will see you share the ski transfer with other groups who are arriving on similar-timed flights. Shared transfers to Alpe d’Huez are the most economical way to travel – through sharing with other passengers can mean that there are wait times before the bus departs.
Our transfers from Geneva Airport to Alpe d’Huez will be operated in executive coaches which have excellent leg room and space for baggage and skis. Travelling with other passengers is also the most carbon-friendly option.
We offer a fixed point shared service to Alpe d’Huez, you can choose the closest stop to your destination. Please check our map below for all the stops on our line. Upon demand, we will also stop at the base station. We will also stop at the base station of Bourg- D’Oisans for passengers heading to Les Deux Alpes.
In the resort, we have an Alpine Fleet representative who will meet and greet passengers on arrival and departure coaches. Our reps are a great point of contact who will help with getting your bags on board to answer any questions you may have.
PRIVATE TRANSFERS TO ALPE D’HUEZ
A private transfer will involve you and your party being transported to the resort in a vehicle that is exclusive to your group. We offer private transfers to Alpe d’Huez from Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery Airports.
We cater for all private group sizes using cars and minibuses through to large executive coaches.
You can also choose from standard and premium vehicle options. Our premium vehicles are Mercedes branded.
FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY
With Alpine Fleet, you can reach Alpe d’Huez from a wide range of airports, including but not limited to:
- Geneva Airport
- Chambery Airport
- Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Grenoble Airport
- Sion Airport
- Zurich Airport
Please note Alpine Fleet offers shared transfers from Geneva Airport only. All other airports are serviced on a private transfer basis.
| Alpe D’Huez Airport Transfers, Distance & Transfer Times | ||
| Geneva Airport to Alpe d’Huez | 205km | 3h 30m |
| Chambery Airport to Alpe d’Huez | 126km | 1h 45m |
| Lyon Airport to Alpe d’Huez | 147km | 2h 15m |
| Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez | 100km | 2h 30m |
HOW YOUR ALPE D’HUEZ AIRPORT TRANSFER WILL OPERATE
Bus transfers from Geneva Airport to Alpe d’Huez typically take around 3h 30minutes, depending on various factors such as weather and road conditions, but your driver will always take the best route.
Our shared transfer service provides the most cost-effective option for travellers, they involve multiple stops along the way, which may extend the transfer time, while a private transfer can take you straight to your door. Passengers can use this time to enjoy scenic views of the French Alps, but it’s essential to plan accordingly, especially if you have a tight schedule.
Checking the bus schedules and booking tickets in advance can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey from Geneva Airport to Alpe d’Huez.
ALPE D’HUEZ TO GENEVA
As well as taking you to the ski resort at the start of your trip, you’re going to want to get back to the airport at the end.
With Alpine Fleet, we also offer Alpe d’Huez to Geneva transfers. Just like the first leg of your trip, you can choose between a shared or private Alpe d’Huez to Geneva transfer. For shared transfers please carefully check the departing time of your flight before choosing our shuttle time.
The journey time from Alpe d’Huez to Geneva Airport is 3hr 30 mins.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN ALPE D’HUEZ
A hallmark of this resort is the world famous Tomorrowland Winter, a festival that lasts 7 days, generally starting mid-March, every year. Expect to be entertained by hundreds of renowned electronic music artists. Last year, more than 150 artists were attending, amongst which AFROJACK, Steve Aoki, and Dmitri Vegas. During the summer Tour du France is a key part of the route and Alpe d’Huez makes it its own attraction in itself for Cycling fans around the world, even in the winter months.
As we all know, breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, and it goes without saying that we need to give it consideration. That being said, we have found the best breakfast spot in Alpe d’Huez for you – Le Moment Alpe d’huez. This place has all the key attributes a breakfast restaurant must have: fresh & delicious food, comfortable interior, and most importantly nice and welcoming staff.
For an afternoon of fun at Apres Ski, you must visit world famous venue La Folie Douce. It is full of lively music & drinks after a fun day of skiing – it’s not to be missed. Smithys Tavern is also another popular spot that offers the typical English pub feel with world class burgers and bar snacks washed down with local beers and cocktails in a buzzing atmosphere with live music.
AIRPORT TRANSFER BENEFITS
Our airport transfers to Alpe D’Huez come with a host of benefits to ensure that those travelling to the resort with Alpine Fleet have a stress free and and enjoyable start to their skiing holiday. The below are just a few:
Our airport reps will be waiting for you at the Alpine Fleet desk. Our staff will check you in and guide you to your transfer and can help with any questions you may have. It’s a reassuring way to start your transfer from Geneva Airport.
We even have priority parking at Geneva Airport so our vehicles are very close to access.
Our professional airport transfer services always operate with punctuality and reliability in mind. Our call centre operates 24/7 in winter so we can always be reached.
All clients travelling to and from Alpe d’Huez will receive an SMS concerning their pick-up times the night before travel. Having a transfer already booked eliminates the stress and worry of having to find transport at the last minute.
All of our airport transfer vehicles are well-maintained and comfortable, providing you with a relaxing environment after a long flight.
Our coaches to Alpe d’Huez have excellent leg room and room for all your luggage and skis which is sometimes not the case with smaller minivans that can be cramped and uncomfortable.
As standard, all our transfers are operated by local transporters who prioritise passenger safety. They’re familiar with the traffic and road conditions and weather conditions.
ALTERNATIVES TO TRANSFERS
One option is taking a TGV from Paris or Lyon to Grenoble SNCF, which is 1h 15m away from Alpe d’Huez.
The other option holidaymakers have when travelling from Geneva to Alpe d’Huez is car rental. However, after a long flight, you may prefer the ease and convenience of a transfer that takes all the organisation out of your hands.
SKIING IN ALPE D’HUEZ
With a skiing tradition dating all the way back to 1936, this resort never ceases to amaze its visitors in winter. With Guaranteed skiing from November to April as well as enjoying Pic Blanc glacier and its surreal views of Ecrins National Park, all year around. Did you know, the first button lift ever was opened in this resort, in 1936.
One of the best parts about this region is that there are 70 lifts and 2 snowparks. On top of all this, there are runs of each level to support the skills of everyone, from beginners to the very advanced experts. With over 250 km of pistes to explore you will never be short of choice. To be precise, there are 34 green slopes, 31 blue slopes, 30 red slopes, and 16 of black ones. It’s also home to one of the longest runs in Europe, 16 km long.
VISIT ALPE D’HUEZ WITH ALPINE FLEET
If you’re planning on making a trip to Alpe d’Huez, Alpine Fleet is here to help.
We provide leading airport transfers, with effortless booking, from Geneva Airport to a whole host of ski resorts in the Alps including Alpe d’Huez. This includes private transfers which can cater just for you and your party, as well as shared transfers on Saturdays from Geneva. We are one of the few operators that offer this service all winter long with 3 different stops to choose from in town.
To further organise movement around the resort, there are free city shuttles available in four circuits. For more info on that, you may check this link.
If you want more information on how to get to Alpe d’Huez, check out our new blog on the topic. Plus, for a full guide on what to expect from skiing in Alpe d’Huez we’ve got you covered here too with another article on exactly that.
To find out more about what we do and to begin planning your Alpe d’Huez ski holiday, contact Alpine Fleet today.
Geneva Airport to ALPE D’HUEZ Shared Transfers
Geneva Airport to Alpe D’Huez Journey Time: 3 hr 30 mins.
Private Transfers All year Round
ALPE D’HUEZ
Alpe D’huez is located on a fully south-facing plateau of the Grandes Rousses Massif region. It is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Grenoble Airport.
Geneva Airport is about 3 hour 30 minutes and usually has the most affordable flights & transfer option choices available.
Alpe D’huez is very popular for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts from all over the world. It has been known as The Island in the Sunshine as this resort enjoys more sunshine than any other resort, up to 300 days on record.
Alpe D’huez is located at 1860 altitude with a maximum height of 3330 altitude. The highest point is located at the Pic Blanc glacier.
The resort is usually open from December to April however February tends to be a very popular choice with weather conditions starting to warm and the snow is very much settled with a great base and the town has a lively buzz throughout town.
Tignes is accessible by road and is well-connected to major airports. Regular private and shared transfers are available from Chambery Airport, Geneva Airport and Lyon Airport. Shuttle services and taxis are available for transfers from airports to the resort.
Alpe D’huez is one of those resorts in a renowned snowy region of the French Alps. Being so high at Altitude at 1860m and having the highest peak at Pic Blanc glacier at 3330m, Alpe D’huez is usually a snow-sure resort.
There are a range of ski Schools which are the perfect place for beginners and also regular skiers and snowboarders to develop and grow their skills.
Yes, in Alpe D’huez, beginners have two great areas Close to the Bergers shopping centre and departure point at the Rond-Point des Pistes and even great they have 3 lifts here so you can increase your confidence on the slopes in safe and affordable learning environments.
Then if you purchase a beginners specific pass with access to specific lifts for your needs. There is a great choice of green and blue runs when you start to venture out on the larger part of the resort.
You can easily enjoy the mountain without skiing due to access to up to 24 lifts for pedestrians to use for snowshoeing and walking trails. They also have a very modern sports centre which includes a swimming pool and sports centre activities such as Archery, and skating on the ice rink.
Enjoy the Alpine Luge, play a round of mini golf, hire a snowmobile or maybe try your hand at rifle shooting in the Alps with guided instructors. If the weather isn’t great you can even enjoy a VOS (English screenings) in the two Cinemas of Alpe D’huez
There is a range of choices in Alpe d’huez, before you reach the top of the resort there is a small village called Huez at 1450m which is of a very quaint and more local feel, the Telecabine also connects this to Alpe d’huez.
When staying in the heart of Alpe d’huez you can opt for more ski-in and ski out location nof Les Bergers area. For Self-catered you will be spoiled for choice there is more 1000 apartments to choose from, if not more.
Of course, ski equipment is available to hire while you’re in Alpe D’huez. We recommend Skiset, our partnership with affords give 50% off for all our customers on equipment including skis, snowboards, boots, and everything else.
You can purchase your ski pass to include all areas in the Grand Domaine area, these are the areas of Alpe d’Huez, Auris-en-Oisans, Huez-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard Reculas into one giant, heavenly playground. Did you know if that purchase 6 days or more you will get a free day in Les Deux Alpes.
Tomorrowland Winter has been operating here since 2019 when it first launched its winter festival compared to their usual summer festivals. The festival has launched its new dates for 2025, March 15-22. This is packed full of amazing artists, skiing and world-famous stages, it makes the town more lively even more than normal.
During the summer we see Tour de France often here on the finishing stage and its world-renowned 21 hairpin bends make this one of the scenic climbs of the tour. The town erupts in excitement and celebration when the cyclists are on this journey.
Alpe d’Huez is said to be more affordable when in resort compared to others resorts in the three valleys, however a trip here can become expensive. When it comes to flights, Geneva is usually the cheapest however transport from the airport to Alpe d’Huez can be difficult to book.
Thankfully we want more people to experience Alpe d’Huez and its affordability, that is why we offer shared transfers every Saturday from Geneva Airport.
Alpe d’Huez is a popular resort due to it typically being the sunniest resort in the Alps, coupled with snow sure conditions and host to many events like Tomorrowland in the winter months.
Alpe d’Huez it’s quickly becoming a fun and lively party town during the ski season with the La Folie Douce here creating a name of its own, packed full of dancing on tables, flowing beer and a lot of great resident DJs and international artists. It’s typically the spot to be for wild apres parties and is catching up to the likes of Val Thorens, Meribel & Avoriaz.
The highest point in Alpe d’Huez is Pic Blanc sitting at 3330m, here you will enjoy some amazing views on a clear day, including the neighbouring Les Deux Alps and if you’re lucky, maybe Mont Blanc.
Alpe d’Huez is located with its base at 1850m, so you can be on the slopes in December enjoying some great skiing, coupled with Christmas vibes throughout the villages.
Yes, Alpe d’Huez has a glacier – the Pic Blan Glacier at 3330m high is located in the heart of the Grandes Rousses Massif.
Yes, the drinking water in Alpe d’Huez is completely fine to consume.
Alpe d’Huez has a few runs which make it a very popular resort.
One of these runs is the Le Tunnel – this is a 30 degrees incline through a tunnel combined with moguls on the other side. It’s a red run ski run, so you need to be an advanced skier to ensure you can complete it as it’s considered one of the most dangerous in Europe.
Travelling from Geneva to Alpe d’Huez can be reached by either an airport transfer with Alpine Fleet on Saturdays or by private transfer during the week. The alternative option would be taking a train from Geneva to Lyon and then onto Grenoble. From here you’ll then need to use local buses to reach the Alpe d’Huez ski resort.
The transfer journey time from Geneva to Alpe d’Huez is around 3 hours and 45 minutes. On peak days and weekends, it may take longer due to traffic.
The closest airport to Alpe d’Huez is Grenoble. It takes roughly 2 hours to travel from this airport to the ski resort.
As this airport is only open for the connection to the Alps during the winter months, flights here can be costly so we would recommend considering flying into Geneva or Lyon for the best rates.
Yes, we offer shared transfer services on Saturday from Geneva to Alpe d’Huez with three different times available; morning, afternoon and evening making getting to Alpe d’Huez more affordable or easier than ever before.
The base town of Alpe d’Huez is Bourg d’Oisans, up the 21 legendary bends there are the smaller villages of Huez and La Garde before reaching Alpe d’Huez at the top.
From Alpe d’Huez you can access Vaujany via the lift system and enjoy exploring this cute town too.
There are 21 bends leading up to Alpe d’Huez, which are made famous as the Tour de France usually passes through them most years.
There are over 70 different areas to explore on the off piste, in Alpe d’Huez. Coupled with it’s close proximity to the exclusively off-piste resort of La Grave or the Les Deux Alps resort – makes Alpe d’Huez the perfect destination for off pisters.
Alpe d’Huez is linked by the awesome lift system to reach and explore other areas including, Auris-en-Oisans, La Garde, Le Freney d’Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas.
Yes, Alpe d’Huez and Les Duex Alpes are connected, these two beauties of resorts can be reached by the regular bus services connecting the two resorts. If you’re staying for 6 days or more and have the Alpe d’Huez ski you’ll also get 2 days skiing Les Deux Alpes included.
Alpe d’Huez has a wide option of ski passes to suit all budgets with online offers only to save costs there too.
The different types of passes include all 3 areas of La Grave, Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes or just one day passes specifically to one resort, like the cross country tracks.
Check out the many different options for what you plan to do on your holiday before arriving at the resort.
The Scare lift as it known to locals and people who have travelled to Alpe d’Huez will know this is not for the faint of heart – it takes skiers through a tunnel, down a steep ravine and then back up to the other side, this lift is a high speed lift and takes about 5 minutes if you dare to try it.
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