Celine Perrilon first discovered the ski resort of Alpe d’Huez in France as a little kid visiting her godmother who had an apartment in the town. Today she lives in Alpe d’Huez year round and has called the French resort her home for fifteen years.
This is her guide.
Why Alpe d’Huez
First of all the sun. It is a sunny place (300 days of sunshine per year). Then, I love the open-air plateau. The landscapes and the panoramic views from 3330 meters are so impressive. It is a lively place, during both seasons.
During the winter, I can practise snow activities and in summer I can go cycling, mountain biking, hiking, climbing. We have the Tour de France in Summer and the Comedy Film Festival in Winter.
There are so many different activities to do.
Best coffee
La Folie Douce at 2300 meters
Best breakfast
At “Café gourmand”.
Special occasion dinner spot
La Crémaillère : friendly staff and very good value food.
Best place for sunrise or sunset
Sarenne by night : the descent of the Sarenne slope with a lamplight.
Best place for a selfie
At the Pic Blanc, the highest point at 3330 meters high.
Favourite ski/board run
The Belvédère in Vaujany for the impressive view.
Best place to keep the kids entertained
The sport center, X-Fly and In Vertigo.
Where do you take out of town visitors to WOW them?
At la Folie Douce.
Favourite local character
Juliette Collomb, an old lady who prepare the best crepes (pancakes) of the resort.
What can you get at Alpe d’Huez that you can’t get anywhere else in the world?
5 slopes with 2000 meters of vertical drop.
If you had to buy one thing as a visitor to take back with you what would it be
French charcuterie at “Atre des Bourcas.”
