Direct to Sarenne
I book my access by Marmottes 3
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New this year: Direct au Pic is temporarily changing to Direct à Sarenne by Marmottes 3.
Storm Benjamin struck during the night of 22 to 23 October, damaging the Pic Blanc cable car. Since then, our teams and partners have been working hard
to repair the ski lift as quickly as possible while ensuring a safe reopening for everyone, which remains our top priority.
High-altitude skiing at 3,000 metres will remain accessible, as will the Sarenne piste via the Marmottes 3 ski lift. More information about Pic Blanc
With Direct to Sarenne, you can book a slot online for free.
In just a few clicks, you can guarantee your place on the Marmottes 3 gondola lift, ensuring direct and fast access.
Those without a reservation can use the standard queue.
Information: If no time slot appears below, all Direct to Sarenne slots are already fully booked. A line without reservation is still available on-site. Thank you for your understanding.
How to reserve your access to Sarenne slope
- Select your date and time: Use the interactive calendar to choose your preferred date and an available time slot. Slots open 24 hours in advance.
- Enter the number of passengers: Specify the number of people who will use the reserved time slot.
- Validate your reservation: Review all details (date, time, number of passengers) and click “Validate.”
- Provide passenger details: Enter the name, surname, and valid lift pass number for each passenger.
- Confirm your reservation: Finalize your reservation free of charge to secure your time slot for Marmotte 3 cable car.
- Receive your confirmation: After completing your reservation, you will receive an email with your booking reference.
- Show up at the boarding area: At your reserved time, head to the cable car station and present your skipass for quick access.
In the event of circumstances beyond our control, such as unfavorable weather conditions or technical issues, Alpe d’Huez ski area has the right to cancel your booking to ensure your safety.
Booking conditions
- The Direct to Sarenne reservation must be made with a valid pass.
- In the event of circumstances beyond our control, such as unfavourable weather conditions or technical issues, Alpe d’Huez ski area has the right to cancel your booking to ensure your safety. Alpe d’Huez ski area cannot be held responsible for this cancellation, and no compensation will be offered, given the free nature of the service.
- Each user can make a maximum of 2 reservations per day. Beyond this limit, access will be through the standard queue without fast access.
- If you arrive late for your reserved time slot, your reservation will be cancelled. To ensure timely boarding, we recommend arriving a few minutes before your scheduled time.
- Reservations apply to skiers and pedestrians
Organisation set up at Pic Blanc
The exceptional closure of the Pic Blanc cable car is the result of a major technical incident that occurred during Storm Benjamin. Our teams and technical partners are working hard to get it back up and running as soon as possible, while ensuring optimal safety conditions, which remain our top priority.
We understand that this situation may raise questions, particularly for our expert customers who are used to accessing the top of the ski area. It is precisely for them that we have put in place a special arrangement to guarantee access to the top of the slopes in the best possible conditions.
We have extended the opening hours of the Marmottes ski lift chain to facilitate access to 3,060 m:
- Opening 45 minutes earlier in the morning.
- Early departures from Auris, Villard-Reculas, Oz-en-Oisans and Vaujany to optimise connections to the Marmottes chain.
- Introduction of a booking tool for Marmottes 3 cabins (similar to Direct au Pic) to access 3,060 m without waiting.
These improvements enable us to maintain high-quality skiing at altitude, particularly via Marmottes 3, with access to L’Herpie and the Sarenne piste.
Direct pass to the peak: book your access
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To simplify your experience and avoid waiting to reach Pic Blanc, we have the perfect solution.
With the Direct to the Peak pass, we offer you the opportunity to book a free slot online.
With just a few clicks, you can guarantee your place on the cable car, ensuring fast, direct access.
Those without a reservation can use the classic queue.
Direct au Pic information
Starting Sunday, April 13, access to Pic Blanc will be available without reservation until the end of the season.
How to reserve your access to Pic Blanc
- Select your date and time: Use the interactive calendar to choose your preferred date and an available time slot. Slots open 24 hours in advance.
- Enter the number of passengers: Specify the number of people who will use the reserved time slot.
- Validate your reservation: Review all details (date, time, number of passengers) and click “Validate.”
- Provide passenger details: Enter the name, surname, and valid lift pass number for each passenger.
- Confirm your reservation: Finalize your reservation free of charge to secure your time slot for Pic Blanc.
- Receive your confirmation: After completing your reservation, you will receive an email with your booking reference.
- Show up at the boarding area: At your reserved time, head to the cable car station and present your skipass for quick access.
In the event of circumstances beyond our control, such as unfavorable weather conditions or technical issues, Alpe d’Huez ski area has the right to cancel your booking to ensure your safety.
Booking conditions
- The Direct to Pic reservation must be made with a valid pass.
- In the event of circumstances beyond our control, such as unfavorable weather conditions or technical issues, Alpe d’Huez ski area has the right to cancel your booking to ensure your safety. Alpe d’Huez ski area cannot be held responsible for this cancellation, and no compensation will be offered, given the free nature of the service.
- Each user can make a maximum of 2 reservations per day. Beyond this limit, access will be through the standard queue without fast access.
- If you arrive late for your reserved time slot, your reservation will be cancelled. To ensure timely boarding, we recommend arriving a few minutes before your scheduled time.
- Reservations apply to skiers and pedestrians
