About Alpe d'Huez
L'Alpe d'Huez, located at an altitude of 1,860 m in the Grandes Rousses massif, is one of the most famous ski resorts in the French Alps. Nicknamed "l'île au soleil" for its 300 days of sunshine a year, it offers panoramic views of the Ecrins National Park. The resort offers 250 km of runs for all levels, including the famous Sarenne piste, Europe's longest black run. In addition to skiing, Alpe d'Huez offers hiking, mountain biking and paragliding, as well as a rich après-ski program, attracting families and thrill-seekers alike.
Surrounding towns and villages :
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski covers the communes ofAuris-en-Oisans,Huez,Oz, Vaujany, Villard-Reculas, La Garde and Freney-d'Oisans.
Alpe d'Huez altiport - Henri Giraud
TheAlpe d'Huez altiport, or Altiport Henri Giraud ( IATA code : AHZ, ICAO code : LFHU), is a helicopter pad and restricted-use altiport. Located 1.9 km east-northeast of Huez in the Isère department, it is mainly used for mountain rescue and medical transport, as well as for leisure and tourism activities such as light aviation and scenic flights. It offers fast, convenient access to this famous ski resort in the French Alps, particularly from major airports such as Geneva, Lyon and Grenoble.
Alpe dHuez altiport information
Type: Altiport
Address: Altiport Henri Giraud, Rte de l'Altiport, 38750
Altitude: 1,840 m
IATA Code: AHZ
ICAO Code: LFHU
Telephone: 06 88 48 70 49
Coordinates: 45° 05′ 15″ north 6° 05′ 01″ east
Opening: All year round.
Facilities : Nearby parking lot
On-site services: Coach access
Home town: Huez - Isère (38)
The advantages of a private flight
Helicopter vs. car travel time comparison
Avoid traffic jams and reach Alpe d'Huez in complete peace of mind with our helicopter transfers from Geneva, Lyon, Chambery, Grenoble or other nearby airports. The drive from Geneva to Alpe d'Huez can take several hours, especially during peak periods.
- Alpe d'Huez - Annecy: 30 minutes by helicopter vs. 2 hours 15 minutes by car.
- Alpe d'Huez - Geneva : 45 minutes by helicopter vs. 2 hours 45 minutes by road.
- Alpe d'Huez - Lyon : 30 minutes by helicopter vs. 2 hours by car.
- Alpe d'Huez - Grenoble : 25 minutes by helicopter vs. 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
Airport transfers: Transfers available from major airports such as Geneva, Lyon, Chambéry and Grenoble.
Access to other ski resorts: Our helicopter transfers from Alpe d'Huez provide rapid access to neighboring resorts such as Les Deux Alpes, Courchevel, Megève and Val d'Isère in just a few minutes.
Spectacular views: A helicopter flight to or from Alpe d'Huez offers spectacular views of the Massif des Grandes Rousses, the Pic Blanc, and the glaciers of the Écrins. Along the way, you can fly over prestigious resorts like Courchevel or Les Deux Alpes, with breathtaking Alpine panoramas.