Alpe d’Huez Overview
The famous resort of Alpe d’Huez is an excellent choice for a school skiing trip, offering a safe, well-organised environment with a wide range of slopes suitable for all skill levels. It boasts over 250 km of piste, including gentle beginner areas and more challenging runs for advanced skiers. Off the slopes, there are plenty of supervised activities such as ice skating, swimming and an alpine coaster, ensuring fun and variety throughout the trip. Alpe d’Huez also boasts La Sarenne, the longest ski run in europe and the legendary Tunnel, one of France’s most iconic and challenging ski runs.
Hotel La Refuge
Location: Alpe d'Huez
Capacity: 60
Hotel La Refuge is a cozy, rustic hotel ideally located in the centre of Alpe d’Huez with excellent links to the ski area as the lift is just outside. Known for its welcoming staff and relaxed, homely vibe, it aims to be a simple, but comfortable base for all your mountain adventures!
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Hotel Le Chamois
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Capacity: 44
Hotel Le Chamois in Alpe d’Huez is a budget-friendly hotel offering a convenient and comfortable base for skiing Alpe D’Huez. The Alpe Express lift is close to the accommodation and this takes the group to the Bergers ski area to meet the ski school.
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Alpe d’Huez Après Ski
Ice Skating
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What you’ll experience: Alpe d’Huez offers school groups the chance to enjoy ice skating as a fun après-ski activity. Its outdoor rink, set against stunning alpine scenery, provides a social and safe environment where students can stay active, build confidence, and bond. This classic winter pastime adds variety to the trip and creates lasting memories off the slopes.
Swimming
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What you’ll experience: School groups can enjoy swimming at the resort’s sports and leisure centre, with indoor and outdoor heated pools. It’s a fun, healthy way for students to relax, socialise, and stay active after a day on the slopes.
Shopping in Briancon
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What you’ll experience: Briançon is a historic town with charming shops and a lively atmosphere. Students can browse boutiques, souvenir stores, and cafés, picking up gifts and sampling regional treats. It’s a relaxed way to wind down after skiing while offering a safe, enjoyable environment to socialise and explore together.
Bowling
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What you’ll experience: Bowling in Alpe d’Huez offers school groups a fun and lively après-ski activity that’s perfect for all abilities. The bowling alley provides a relaxed, social setting where students can enjoy some friendly competition off the slopes. With music, snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a great way for groups to bond, unwind, and round off an active day in the mountains.
Pizza Night
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What you’ll experience: Enjoy a tasty homemade pizza at the local pizzeria! This evening activity is a great way for the group to socialise and relax after a long day on the slopes!
Ice Hockey Match
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What you’ll experience: Attending an ice hockey match offers a fast-paced entertainment and a taste of local sporting culture. Students can experience the thrill of live action in a lively arena atmosphere, cheering on the teams and soaking up the energy of the crowd. It’s a unique way to unwind after skiing, while also introducing young people to a popular alpine sport they might not have seen before.
Thermal Baths
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What you’ll experience: Students can explore the ancient thermal baths in the nearby town of Le Bourg-d’Oisans, learning about the region’s Roman history and how people once used these sites for health and social gatherings. This experience provides both an educational dimension and a chance to unwind, making it an ideal balance of culture and leisure after a day on the slopes.
In-house Quiz
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What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
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Resort Facts
| Resort height | 1860m |
| Highest lift | 3330m |
| Vertical drop | 2200m |
| Total km of piste | 250km |
| Total no of ski runs | 81 |
| Total no of lifts | 84 |
| Longest run | 16km |
| Lift pass covers | Alpe d’Huez |
| Snow making | 963 canons |
| Transfer time by air | Turin: 3 hrs
Grenoble: 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Transfer time by coach | Calais: 13 hrs |
