Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses) Snow Report
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Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses)
Alpe d'Huez ski resort in France offers 250km of ski slopes with a range of difficulty levels. Best trails include Sarenne, the longest black run in Europe, and La Fare, a red run with stunning views. The resort has a rich history, with its development beginning in the 1930s and it hosted the bobsleigh competitions for the 1968 Winter Olympics. For beginners, the Signal area offers gentle slopes and easy access to ski schools. For après-ski, try Folie Douce for its lively atmosphere and live music.
Terrain mix: The Alpe d'Huez-Grandes Rousses ski resort in France is located in the French Alps and is known for its stunning mountain ranges and aspects. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the ski resort include:
1. Grandes Rousses Massif: This massif is the main mountain range that the ski resort is situated in, offering a variety of slopes and trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
2. Pic Blanc: This peak is one of the highest points in the ski resort, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It is also home to some challenging black diamond runs for advanced skiers.
3. Mont Blanc: While not located directly in the ski resort, Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and can be seen from certain vantage points within the resort.
4. Alpe d'Huez: The resort itself is located on the Alpe d'Huez plateau, providing a perfect base for exploring the surrounding mountains and enjoying a wide range of winter sports activities.
Overall, the Alpe d'Huez-Grandes Rousses ski resort offers a unique and diverse mountain landscape that is sure to impress any winter sports enthusiast.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses) -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses) in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses) reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses)
Where does the snow data for Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses) come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses)?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses)?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Alpe D'Huez (Grand Rousses).