Skiers took their first tentative steps in the resort of Alpe d'Huez way back in 1911 making this ski station amongst the oldest in France!

Things have moved on slightly since then and Alpe d'Huez has developed into one of the biggest single resorts in the world with a lip-smacking 250km of skiing served by 84 lifts. And the diversity of terrain on off is ideal for beginner skiers as much as for those looking to dive into the slack- and back-country. Alpe d'Huez is one of Europe's most snow-sure resorts offering skiing up to 3300m ... at the top of the Sarenne Glacier.