Folks, looking for your favourite runs in alpe d'huez. Also any ideas for routes to keep us amused for a few hours. Thanks!
Alpe d'huez favourite skiing
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Started by LeeB in France 26-Dec-2016 - 6 Replies
LeeB posted Dec-2016
Snapzzz
reply to 'Alpe d'huez favourite skiing' posted Dec-2016
Well naturally you have to do the Sarene and if open you have to do the Tunnel. Trouble is that they won't be open if it doesn't snow soon!
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Chateaudoz
reply to 'Alpe d'huez favourite skiing' posted Dec-2016
Well.. today we did Dome des Rousses to Alpette via Bartavelles, very nice condition both before lunch and after. Alpette to Dome des Rousses, Dôme to 2700, Pic Blanc and Tunnel...Tunnel was, lets say technical; an interesting challenge if you like that sort of thing. I do, but its not for everyone. At 2700 went down Rousses and Alpette to Oz (soft bumps all the way down in the late afternoon, may not be your cup of tea).
Yesterday we did 2700, Couloir to 2100; then 2700 to les Bergers via Couloir, Vachettes and Loup Blanc. Sarenne in the afternoon.
The new Marcels Farm run from Signal is excellent fun for all levels though its not challenging in the usual sense.
There is a deal of fun to be had skiing the various runs served by the Herpie lift in the Sarenne valley from the top of Marmottes 3. If they open the Glacier chair then I could easily spend half a day there...but perhaps I'm easily pleased.
Yesterday we did 2700, Couloir to 2100; then 2700 to les Bergers via Couloir, Vachettes and Loup Blanc. Sarenne in the afternoon.
The new Marcels Farm run from Signal is excellent fun for all levels though its not challenging in the usual sense.
There is a deal of fun to be had skiing the various runs served by the Herpie lift in the Sarenne valley from the top of Marmottes 3. If they open the Glacier chair then I could easily spend half a day there...but perhaps I'm easily pleased.
Roger Mayne
reply to 'Alpe d'huez favourite skiing' posted Dec-2016
There are lots of good runs and areas, unfortunately they don't have much snow at the moment so we went to Les 2 Alpes where conditions were much better.
Do you like off piste or groomed runs?
Do you like off piste or groomed runs?
Skied, Aviemore, Arinsal, Bansko,Notre Dame De Bellecombe, Saint Gervais, Termignon, Alpe D'Huez x 3, Flaine
Chaletclementine
reply to 'Alpe d'huez favourite skiing' posted Dec-2016
The best snow is at higher levels. Tends to be the manmade stuff on the lower runs, the ones that are actually open. Best to check which lifts and pistes are open before setting off at:- http://www.oz-vaujany.com/en/live-skiplan Very good weather at the moment for those who simply enjoy being out on the mountains.
LeeB
reply to 'Alpe d'huez favourite skiing' posted Jan-2017
Thanks folks for the replies. I will be sure to try at least some of your thoughts. I currently have everything crossed for some more snow as I travel fairly soon - but the forecast isn't looking great currently.
Wanderer
reply to 'Alpe d'huez favourite skiing' posted Jan-2017
You obviously haven't checked on this site - snow every day for the next week!
Topic last updated on 09-January-2017 at 15:39