Ice cave Alpe d'Heuz
At an altitude of 2,700m, at the Lac Blanc 2700 meeting point, this ice cave is carved under the snow by two high mountain guides, Bruno Gardent and Bernard Lambolez. Sculptors specializing in ice art give the cave a new look every winter.
Theme for 2024/2025: Vikings
- Dates: Open daily starting November 30, 2024 (weather permitting).
- Hours: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Pedestrian Access: Use the Pic Blanc 1 and Pic Blanc 2 lifts in the Grandes Rousses 1800 area.
Pedestrian Day Pass – Tickets available at SATA sales points. Includes access to the ski lifts and the ice cave.
- Adult Rate (13 years and older): €28.00
- Child Rate (under 13 years): €24.50
*If you already have a valid ski pass: tickets can be purchased on-site.
Ski touring
An accessible leisure activity!
A total of 5 hiking trails, each one more incredible than the other, have just been created in the Alpe d’Huez ski area.
Accessible during the opening hours of the ski area, these itineraries are marked out by signs and purple milestones. The departure is marked by a banner and a sign. The descent is done by the open alpine ski runs, located nearby. Neither groomed nor maintained, these itineraries are freely accessible and under the full responsibility of the skier.
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).
Mythical Visits
Guided tour of Pic Blanc or the ice cave if the weather is bad
Take the cable car up to an altitude of 3,330m and enjoy an exceptional panoramic view, classed 3-star by the Michelin guide.
During the 2-hour visit, you will learn more about the resort’s history, the walks and ski slopes, local geology, the landscape, wildlife and more.
- Price: €23.00 including 1 round-trip to Pic Blanc, the guided tour and access to the ice cave at 2,700m
- When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am.
- Meeting point: In front of the Alpe d’Huez Télécabine du Pic Blanc lift ticket office. The guide will be waiting for participants 15 minutes before the departure time, with a “Guided tour” sign.
Depending on weather conditions and ski lift opening, the visit may be limited to the 2,700m station and a visit of the ice cave.
Tickets available for purchase at the ticket office only.
If you already have a lift pass: surcharge of €10.00 upon presentation of your valid pass
Under 5 y/o and over 72 y/o: €10.50
For more information:
Contact Alpe d’Huez tourist office on +33 (0) 476 11 44 44 or the museum on +33 (0)476 11 21 74
