Alpe d'Huez summer holidays A superb lakeside resort packed with things to see & do for all ages
Summer holidays in Alpe d'Huez are great fun for all the family if you like being surrouned by pristine natural beauty. You can't talk about summer in Alpe d'Huez without mentioning the Tour de France cycling race. The route up to access Alpe d'Huez sitting at 1860m above sea-level is breathtaking and on a road bike even more so. There are 21…yes…twenty-one hairpins on the climb up to the resort and to celebrate this mythical Tour de France stage there are plaques on each corner commemorating winners of this toughest of stages.
Don't worry, you don't have to be a championship road biker to have fun in Alpe d'Huez in the summer. The resort is very much geared up for sporting activities, but also for relaxing and enjoying the mountain scenery.
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| Hiking trails | ✔ |
| Mountain biking | ✔ |
| Children's adventure park | ✔ |
| White water rafting | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Via ferrata | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
Featured holiday rentals in Alpe d'Huez
Holiday homes in Alpe d'Huez for your summer holidays in the mountains are great value - prices are significantly cheaper than the peak weeks during the ski season although that doesnt mean the resort is quiet - far from it! If you want the best vacation rentals close to all the amenities, it is best to book early as Alpe d'Huez gets packed out with hikers and mountain bikers during the peak summer months.
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Mountain biking & trekking
There are nine different lifts open in the summer months in Alpe d'Huez, giving you access to the whole domain for mountain biking and trekking. If you’re a serious mountain biker, the Megavalanche downhill mountain bike race from the top of the glacier back down to the resort centre is a must.
Things to see & do around Alpe d'Huez
As well as the mountain-based activities there is also a nine hole golf course, horse-riding, climbing, via ferrata and fishing, as well as all the activities offered in the leisure centre including aquagym, power plate and sports such as badminton, beach volleyball, table tennis and archery.
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| Spend a day at the outdoor swimming pool | ✔ |
| Via ferrata | ✔ |
| Canoeing and rafting | ✔ |
| Fishing | ✔ |
| Horse riding | ✔ |
| Glacier walking | ✔ |
Our view on summer holidays in Alpe d'Huez
Summer holidays in Alpe d'Huez are relaxed and fun - the resort is charming and has plenty to offer both alpine enthusiasts and those who just want to relax. High mountains, glaciers, countless lakes, rivers and waterfalls plus all the organised events and entertainment - a great place to visit during the summer.
