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Alpe d'Huez, a mountain of emotion

Alpe d'Huez offers a wide range of on and off-slope activities, so that everyone can enjoy a unique experience, to suit all tastes and abilities.

With a wealth of off-ski, cultural and family activities, Alpe d'Huez is also the scene of major events throughout the season.

360° panorama
300 days of sunshine a year
3,330 m altitude
2,000 m vertical drop
250 km of mountain bike trails
21 emblematic bends

A range of activities for everyone

If you're a mountain enthusiast, you can go hiking, climbing, mountaineering or Via Ferrata. This will allow you to discover Alpe d'Huez in the way you prefer, with breathtaking scenery. For sports enthusiasts, discover the road bike and mountain bike routes for magnificent outings of Alpe d'Huez.

There's also golf, with a 9-hole course, driving range, pro-shop and practice area, as well as street golf, a unique course for beginners and experts alike, with 9 targets to hit in as few strokes as possible.

For those who love the thrill of sliding, the Bergers toboggan runs are a must-see attraction. And for those who prefer sliding on ice, the Avenue des Jeux ice rink is the ideal playground for leisure or figure skating lessons. For those who prefer speed, there's Tubing, a new open-air sliding activity where you can ride your float down the track at full speed.

For water sports, there's canyoning in Oz, with a succession of slides and natural jumps in a green setting, and for gentler sports, there's canoeing and paddle boarding in Bourg d'Oisans, accessible to families with children aged 3 and over. For fishing, the resort of Alpe d'Huez has a number of high-altitude lakes as well as torrents and riffles.

For family activities, try horse-riding or Kid's Land, which has been designed with children in mind, with bouncy castles and trampolines available.

The Palais des Sports is a veritable temple of sport, ideal in case of bad weather in Alpe d'Huez, and offers a wide range of activities.

Events at the heart of the Alpe d'Huez destination

This summer, Alpe d'Huez invites you to experience some intense moments through a programme rich in sporting challenges, festivities and traditions.

Major cycling and sporting events

5 June - Alpe d'Huzes: Charity ascent of the 21 legendary bends to support the fight against cancer.

18 June - Montée de l'Alpe d'Huez by the 93ᵉ RAM: Cycling challenge organised by the 93ᵉ Régiment d'Artillerie de Montagne.

20 June - La Grimpée de l'Alpe: Timed cycle race open to all.

22 June - Marmotte Granfondo Alpes: Cyclosportive crossing the most beautiful Alpine passes with a finish at Alpe d'Huez.

27-31 July - Alpe d'Huez Triathlon: One of the most demanding triathlons, with its iconic mountain courses.

15 August - Alpe d'Huez 21: Legendary foot race around the resort's 21 bends.

Thrills and adventures in the mountains

4-6 July - Megavalanche: Extreme mountain bike descent from an altitude of 3,330 m down to the Oisans valley.

6 July - Megavalanche Trail: 21km trail with 2,600m of vertical drop, from the Pic Blanc to the valley.

13 August - La Grimpée du Signal: An emblematic climb for fans of high altitude challenges.

16 August - Alpe Express: Nature race off the beaten track.

17 August - Le Pic de l'Alpe: Trail between Alpe d'Huez and the summit of the Pic Blanc.

17 August - Challenge Cécile Narcy: Four races to discover the Alpe d'Huez landscape in a different way.

Alpine festivities and traditions

12-14 July - Route 21: Large gathering of Harley-Davidson motorbikes in the resort.

26-27 July - Fête de la Sainte-Anne: Local celebration with balls, parades and folk traditions.

Wellness and personal challenges

10-13 July - Fitness Convention: Four days of dancing and intensive training with professionals.

18-19 August - Oisans Trail Tour : A variety of trail routes through the magnificent landscapes of the Oisans.

18-23 August - Climbing for Life: Sports challenges for cyclists, trail runners and hikers in the great outdoors.

Climbing and exploration

30 August - Les Mystères de l'Huez: A friendly gathering for climbers of all levels at Lac Besson.

A summer full of excitement and discovery awaits you at Alpe d'Huez!

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From Saturday 10 to Thursday 15 August 2024, the Challenge Cécile Narcy will rank the runners who cross the finish line of the four races organised by the Alpe d'Huez 21 sports association.

The French Chess Championship will be held from 15 to 25 August. Alpe d'Huez will host the 97th FFE French Chess Championships with the support of the Grenoble chess club.

On 18 August 2024, the Tour de France Féminin 2024 will feature the finish of a truly beautiful mountain stage with two major climbs: the Col du Glandon (1,924m) on its hardest side (19.7km at 7.2%); then, for the final finish, the mythical 21 laces of the Alpe d'Huez, along which the profile of the 2024 winner will be definitively drawn.

From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August 2024, the National Pétanque de l'Alpe d'Huez will take place.

Finally, from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 August 2024, there will be the Haute Route Alpes, the ultimate multi-day challenge. On a route steeped in cycling history, tackle this legendary climb and discover the region's unique surrounding passes. Experience the Haute Route through expertly designed routes, premium services and daily support, all condensed into three epic days on the road.

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Alpe d'Huez, a mountain of emotion

A range of activities for everyone

Events at the heart of the Alpe d'Huez destination