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© L. Salino
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Getting around Alpe d'Huez
Once you're here, how do you get from A to B? Here are a few tips.
There's plenty going on in Alpe d'Huez, so it pays to know how to get around.
There is a great bus system here and best of all is that it is free to use.
In summer you have the option to cycle, but we wouldn't recommend taking to two wheels in winter.
This is our quick guide to getting around resort.
Buses
Getting around Alpe d’Huez by bus couldn’t be simpler with four bus routes running during the day and one running at night.
These services are free and run throughout the winter season.
Generally being ‘circular’ in their operation it really doesn’t matter which way you get on the bus, as eventually it will get to the stop you want!
Green circuit (Circuit Pomme)
Runs from Huez (the village just below Alpe d'Huez) right through town up to the DMC lift centre and back down to Huez village.
Red circuit (Circuit Fraise)
Runs in a loop and serves the L’Eclose area of town
Blue circuit (Circuit Myrtille)
Runs in a loop pretty much around the central area
Yellow circuit (Circuit Citron)
Generally serves the Quartier Les Bergers (the altiport area) L’Eclose area and the DMC/Cognet area
Circuit Nocturne (Night Circuit)
Loops around town until around 22:00. The bus stops for these shuttles are dotted all over town, and are never too far apart and are clearly marked, often with a ‘bus shelter’ in the case of poor weather.
It's worth knowing that if your destination is in the central area of town then any of the routes will serve your purpose or at least get you closer to your destination.
Exact timetables for the shuttles are readily available in the resort, but the timetables should be used as more a guide than a precise timetable. The central area, being fairly compact, is easily navigated on foot.
Getting to Oz or Vaujany
You can get there by bus, the Transisere 3010 service run from Vaujany, via Oz and Allemont, to Bourg d’Oisans. The service operates every day at regular intervals.
From Bourg d’Oisans the Transisere 3020 service runs up to Alpe d’Huez.
Getting to Les Deux Alpes
Situated about 1 hour (35km) to the south of Alpe d’Huez, Les Deux Alpes is another hugely popular ski resort. Most of the Alpe d’Huez lift passes include the odd day skiing in Les Deux Alpes.
The easiest way to get there and back is by bus.
- The 3020 service runs from Alpe d’Huez to Bourg d’Oisans every day at regular intervals.
- From Bourg d’Oisans you can catch the 3030 service to Les Deux Alpes.
Driving
If you're driving you'll have more freedom to visit the other resorts that are close by.
- By road Vaujany and Oz are around 45 to 60 minutes away (20-25km) via Bourg d’Oisans and Allemont (D525).
- To get to Les Deux Alpes you need to go back down to the bottom of the 21 bends, turn left and from here it's clearly sign posted
Taxi
Getting to Oz or Vaujany or Les Deux Alpes
There are several taxi companies serving the area including Agence S Chalvin Taxis’, Allo Taxi Saccucci, Taxi Des 6 Vallee’s, Taxis Sert Marc, Taxi D’Oz and AlpTaxi Esposito.
Bike
Alpe d'Huez is a popular destination for road bikers who fancy tackling the many routes that start and finish here. You can check out more routes by reading our guide to cycling this region.
It's also home to the Megavalanche circuit, which at 30km is the longest downhill mountain bike track in the world. There are numerous trails and tracks to explore and bike parks to have fun in. Read more here.
On foot
Around Alpe d'Huez
The town itself is easy to navigate on foot, but if you want to venture further afield during the winter season we'd recommend the bus or a taxi.
Getting to Oz or Vaujany
During the day the easiest way to get is to snap on your skis and hit the slopes. All the lifts serving these towns have a clearly indicated “last return lift” time shown, so be aware of this.
