How To Get To Alpe D’Huez
If you’ve decided on Alpe D’Huez as your ski resort of choice, then you’ll be all set to visit one of the most historic and unique destinations in the world.
As one of the most famous ski resorts in the Alps, Alpe D’Huez has a reputation for being extremely family-friendly alongside its great alpine exploits.
With this in mind, each year thousands of families and skiing enthusiasts head to the resort each year.
At Alpine Fleet, we’re vastly experienced in helping people visit some of the Alps’ greatest resorts, and can help you enjoy your skiing holiday in style thanks to our range of transfers, including ski transfers from Geneva to Alpe D’Huez and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at how you can get to the resort.
Read on to find out more.
Where is Alpe D’Huez?
Before we delve into the various ways you can get to Alpe D’Huez, let’s first establish exactly where it is located.
Alpe D’Huez can be found deep in the Alps, specifically in southeastern France. Alpe D’Huez’s closest airport is Grenoble Airport in France, with airports in Chambery, Lyon and Geneva in Switzerland also nearby.
Famed for its spectacular landscapes, magnificent views and wide range of activities, the region of Alpe D’Huez has been occupied since the Middle Ages with the original settlements surrounded by the two villages of Huez and Brandes. In 1983, these villages became designated historical monuments amid the vast amount of tourism the area now sees.
The first appearance of skiing in the region dates back to the early 1900s when it quickly became a huge business and the main area of economic activity in the area.
By the 1930s, Alpe D’Huez had become one of the most famous resorts in France and the Alps as a whole. It was in this decade when the first hotels were built in order to facilitate the interest in alpine sports and the tourism industry has grown ever since with it becoming home to Tomorrowland Winter, a huge event taking place in March every year and attracting visitors from around the world.
How to get to Alpe D’Huez
The popular resort of Alpe D’Huez is an excellent choice.
If you’re wondering how to get to Alpe D’Huez, then Alpine Fleet is here to help.
Typically, ski season in Alpe D’Huez runs from early December through to mid-April but the best time to visit will depend on what you’re planning to do on your trip.
At Alpine Fleet, we help many of our customers with ski transfers from Geneva Airport to Alpe D’Huez. Often, we do this via our leading shared transfers and private transfers which can help get visitors seamlessly and conveniently to the resort in the comfort of our luxurious vehicles.
Best way to get to Alpe D’Huez
As mentioned above, airport transfers are undoubtedly the best way to get to Alpe D’Huez.
While Alpe D’Huez’s nearest airport is Grenoble, at Alpine Fleet we recommend flying into Switzerland Geneva Airport. This way, you can experience the beauty of both the Swiss and French Alps on your journey to the resort.
If you’re wondering how to get to Alpe D’Huez from Geneva, Alpine Fleet is here to help. We offer a variety of airport transfers, including shared and private transfers.
Our shared transfers will operate at a high frequency from Geneva Airport, and you can choose from the two options below.
- Fixed point shared transfers: With this option, you will be picked up and dropped off at a pre-agreed fixed point, with drop-off options available across Alpe D’Huez. This means you will always be dropped off close to your accommodation and will not have to find additional transport once you have reached the resort.
- Door to door shared transfers: This option follows the same route as the fixed point option outlined above, with the additional benefit of a last-minute minivan that will take you directly to the doors of your accommodation.
If you prefer something more private and exclusive for your party, then you can also opt for a private transfer.
Our private transfers will give you and your group sole access to one of our luxury vehicles, and you won’t need to share it with others. Our driver will be ready and waiting for you at arrivals as soon as your plane lands, and will then take you directly to the resort allowing you to take in the wonderful mountain views along the way.
As well as Geneva, our airport transfers are also available from Lyon, Chambery and, Alpe D’Huez’s closest airport, Grenoble.
OTHER TRANSPORT OPTIONS
While airport transfers are undoubtedly the best and easiest way to reach Alpe D’Huez, there are a number of other transport options you can choose from.
This includes:
Train to Alpe D’Huez
There is no train station at Alpe D’Huez but you can still make your way nearby if you prefer. The nearest train station is Grenoble, which you can access with high speed trains from Paris and Lyon.
Once you reach Grenoble, you’ll then have to seek onward travel. It takes around 90 minutes to drive or take a bus from the French city.
Drive to Alpe D’Huez
If you want to get behind the wheel yourself, then you can arrange car hire at any major airport you fly into. This is a great way to see the stunning views in the region, but you should only do this if you’re confident at taking on the mountain roads as they can be tricky for the unfamiliar.
From Grenoble, it’ll take you around 90 minutes and two hours and 35 minutes from Geneva.
Coach or bus to Alpe D’Huez
Public transport, such as buses and coaches, are available from neighbouring airports including Geneva and Grenoble.
As previously mentioned, it’ll take you around 90 minutes from Grenoble and two hours and 35 minutes from Geneva.
To find out more about our range of transfer services to Alpe D’Huez, get in touch with Alpine Fleet today. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be more than happy to discuss your requirements and provide more information on our private transfers and shared transfers.
