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Tour de France Guide 2011
PROFILE OF STAGE 19: MODANE - ALPE d'HUEZ
Route and time schedule
Consult route and time schedule of stage 19 Modane - Alpe d'Huez.
Download PDF (itinerary - timetable)
ROAD ACCES AND INFORMATION
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Due to traffic disruptions, it is highly recommended to arrive the day before this stage of the ‘Tour de France’ race. Arrivals on the day of the race will need to use the lift / cable-cars from Oz-en-Oisans, Vaujany or Auris-en-Oisans to reach Alpe d’Huez. |
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Acces and road closures Friday 22nd July
Road closures
Thursday 21st - (eve of this stage)
- The road from Patte d’Oie and Alpe d’Huez (from intersection of RD211 & RD211 F) will be closed from 7 p.m.
- The road between Villard-Reculas and Huez (RD211B) will be closed from 7 p.m.
Friday 22nd July
To access Alpe d’Huez, plan to reach Bourg d’Oisans via the RD1091
- The road between the Col du Lautaret and Bourg d’Oisans will be closed to traffic at the Col from 12.30 p.m and when traffic is considered too heavy, the road will also be closed before the arrival in Bourg d’Oisans.
- The road from Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez (RD 211) will be closed from 10.30am.
- The road to Col de Sarenne will be closed.
* These restrictions apply to all vehicles including 2-wheel vehicle (motorized and un-motorized). Local residents along this route will be permitted access during specified periods.
Acces by VFD coach
Grenoble/Oz-en-Oisans service + lift Oz-Alpe d'Huez.
Rates
Adult: €23
Child: €18
More information : www.vfd.fr
Acces by cable car
You can go to Oz en Oisans, Vaujany and Auris en Oisans and take a cable car to access the resort (See opposite table).
| Huez - Alpe d’Huez by Télévillage | 8 a.m to 7 p.m | €3 one way |
| Dans l’Alpe d’Huez by Télécentre | 8 a.m to 7 p.m | €2.50 one way |
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Oz-en-Oisans - Alpe d’Huez |
9 a.m to 7 p.m | €13 |
| Vaujany - Alpe d’Huez par Téléphérique (TPH1, Lift Alpette et DMC1) |
9 a.m to 7 p.m | €19 (day pass) |
| Auris-en-Oisans - Alpe d’Huez (Lift Auris Express – Louvet et Alpe Auris) |
9 a.m to 12 p.m and et 2 p.m to 7 p.m |
€15 € for 13/71 years €7.50 for pour 5/12 years |
Acces to Alpe d'Huez with the shuttle "Alpe d'Huez Tour de France special"
A special shuttle Tour de France was set up between La Garde and L'Alpe d'Huez (round trip).
:: Free shuttle service, accessible with stops on request.
Thank you to signal the driver to stop.
Parking restrictions
- Parking several days in advance of the event from Patte d’Oie to Alpe d’Huez (intersection of RD211 / RD211 F) is forbidden.
- These restrictions also apply on July 21st between Villard-Reculas and Huez (RD211 B)
Single file parking will be permitted between Bourg d’Oisans and Patte d’Oie on the left side of the road only.
These restrictions will be enforced by the police.
Traffic departing from Alpe d'Huez
- Reopening of RD211 on July 22nd from 11 p.m
For those who plan on leaving Alpe d’Huez on Saturday 23rd July , it is advisable to depart either very early in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Warning: the "Contre la Montre" race which is part of the Tour de France takes place in Grenoble on July 23rd and goes through Vizille, Brié-et-Angonnes, Saint-Martin d’Uriage, Eybens.
* This information is subject to change depending on traffic density, safety and emergency conditions.
MAP OF THE RESORT
Download map of the resort PDF
MORE
- Tour de France official website
- The mythical ascent: informations about the 21 bends, historical about Alpe d'Huez winners.
- Consult also: MTB in Alpe d'Huez
