Alpe d'Huez - run ratings

Admin wrote:

daz...37 wrote:we are only low intermediets......
do ..you think we should do THE TUNNEL..

Seriously? No. It'll look much steeper when you're stood on it than it does in the videos - and there's no way out once you're in.

ADH is a massive ski area and you'll find plenty to enjoy without killing yourself and your children... which will make for a much better holiday all round. Really. 8)

I agree completely with Admin - whats the point? You are likely to be scared out of your wits, will probably struggle on the run, hold up everybody else and run the risk of turning your kids off skiing or worse still end up with somebody hurt :x. Wait until you are all a little bit more experienced and use it as an excuse to return in a few years :lol:

If you want a challenge, the start of the Sarenne should give you plenty to think about while the rest of the run is wonderful.

Enjoy.

The Tunnel is one of those runs which still gives me a 'kin ell' moment looking over the edge.
It's not as bad as it used to be, a landslide one summer about 6 years ago changed the lip. This was rebuilt with a little more sympathy for the average skier!
If you are up for a scare and a real test of your skills go for it, but you have to be committed, there's no other way down.
In comparison the Sarenne is a doddle, do that first!

cheers for that andy...
its the sarenne then

Actually test yourself on the Col de Cluy black run from the top of Signal De L'Homme (mountain the other side of the altiport via the Alpauris scare chair).
It's a lovely long and wide black which comes out to the same track as the sarenne. Awesome moguls, you'll know at the bottom whether you want to attempt the Tunnel. If you struggle then give the Tunnel a miss, if you take it in your stride then give the Tunnel a go.
Just one word of caution, find out what the conditions are like. With the snow they've had the moguls on the Tunnel may be the size of minis!