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Ice cave
Don’t miss it !
At 2,700 m, at the Lac Blanc 2700 meeting point, this ice cave is dug out from under the snow by 2 high mountain guides.
Sculptors of glacial works of art give the cave a new face every winter.
Pedestrian access: DMC 1 + 2 from Alpe d’Huez – DMC 1800
Ski touring
A permanent slope for ski-touring with an exceptional panoramic view!
Le Radar is the popular name for the tall pylon at the top of Le Bras. Just look up, you can’t miss it!
Start : At the bottom of the Stade drag lift in the Signal sector (1,850m)
Finish : At the top of Signal (2,114m).
Altitude gain : + 277 m.
Itinerary : From the bottom of the Stade drag lift, begin your ascent on the left hand side, passing above the top of the Schuss drag lift and continuing diagonally through the forest to the Radar ridge. This ridge is on your left (you can also go to the ridge and back). Then continue the ascent along the ridge to the top of Signal and proceed down via the Signal slope.
Walks and cross country ski
Do not remain at the foot of the ski slopes
Not a skier?
Alpe d’Huez thought of you!
35 km of pedestrian slopes for excursions on foot or snowshoeing with or without a guide:
Slopes are marked and punctuated with benches to enjoy the beautiful view!
Buy your pedestrian pass
With 6 loops (blue and red) and 55 km of slopes, Alpe d’Huez offers a cross country area varied for all levels and techniques (skating or alternative).
Visites mythiques
Guided tour of Pic Blanc or the ice cave if the weather is bad
Take the cable car up to an altitude of 3330m and enjoy an exceptional panorama rated 3 stars in the Michelin Guide.
During this 2-hour visit, you’ll cover a wide range of subjects: the history of the resort, walks, ski slopes, geology, landscape, wildlife…