A special cross-country skiing area to suit your needs
Want a break from the alpine slopes?
The Alpe d’Huez Nordic ski area offers you an exceptional playground. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier, you’re sure to find a trail that suits your level.
From family loops to more challenging routes, with breathtaking panoramic views, let yourself be tempted by the experience of cross-country skiing.
Purchase only at lift pass offices
2025/2026 daily cross-country lift pass
Free access is granted for the day to children under 5 years old on the day of the purchase of the pass, and to certified Ski Instructors (B.E.) for Cross-Country and Alpine Skiing.
Checks may be carried out on the slopes.
| Lift passes | Adults (13-71 years) | Children (5-12 years) | Grand senior (72 and over years) | |
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1 day cross-country access |
€12.00 |
€8.00 |
€8.00 |
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1 half-day (12h30) cross-country access |
€8.00 |
€8.00 |
€8.00 |
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6 days cross-country access |
€57.00 |
€43.50 |
€43.50 |
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Purchase of a cross-country ski pass as an add-on to a valid alpine ski pass |
Flat rate: €8.00 per day |
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Forfait ski de fond saison 2025/2026
| lift passes | Adults (13-71 years) | Children (5-12 years) | Grand senior (72 and over years) |
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Season cross-country access |
€211.50 |
€211.50 |
€85.00 |
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Saison accès ski de fond en complément d’un forfait en cours de validité |
Flate rate: €85.00 |
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Nordique Isère card holder |
Flat rate: €8.00 per day |
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Available exclusively at the Alpe d’Huez ski area lift pass offices
Discover the nordic ski trails
Alpe d’Huez offers a multitude of trails to suit all levels:
- Nordic Park (1 km): Perfect for a gentle introduction.
- Boucle de Poutran (10 km): A leisurely stroll on the heights of Alpe d’Huez.
- Boucle des lacs (10 km or 20 km): For the more athletic, a panoramic hike with breathtaking views of the lakes and surrounding peaks.
- Lake Besson (10 km): A more technical course for experienced skiers.
- Boucle de la Rochette (8 km): A varied loop that will introduce you to different landscapes.
Ski lifts accessible with cross-country skis: Pic Blanc 1 gondola, Télémixte des Jeux, Alpauris chairlift, Alpe Express gondola, Huez Express gondola, Télévillage, Grenouille carpet lift, Poutran chairlift, Auris Express chairlift, Louvets chairlift, Bauchets carpet lift, Bambin carpet lift.
If you have a hands-free lift pass (even from another resort) starting with 01-1614, you can reload it!
Please note : Only lift pass from Alpe d'Huez and Les 2 Alpes are guaranteed to be compatible.
Alpe d'Huez ski areas are not responsible for the incompatibility of rechargeable lift pass from other ski areas.
Insurance Assur'Glisse
Take advantage of Assur'Glisse insurance for just €1 per day per person.
Please note that even if you do not use the ski lifts, you are required to have a pass corresponding to the cross-country skiing fee.
This fee, which is paid, is a financial contribution that helps maintain the cross-country skiing area (grooming, marking, maintenance).
