Destination Guide: Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d’Huez is famed for renowned events such as the Tomorrowland music festival and the Tour de France. Set at 1,800m, this south-facing resort enjoys 300 days of sunshine, earning it the nickname of ‘l'Île au Soleil’. Just under two hours from Lyon airport, this family-friendly resort has an excellent après-ski culture and 250km of high-altitude skiing on the doorstep. By 2022, the resort will benefit from an additional 200km of slopes, thanks to a new ski lift which will connect Alpe d’Huez to Les Deux Alpes in a 18 minutes. Buying a property for sale in Alpe d'Huez is sure to be an excellent financial investment as you will be able to rent it out to generate rental income and capital appreciation in this popular ski resort is high.