alpe d'huez - l'ile au soleil

Alpe d’Huez is well known for the quality of its sports and recreational facilities, both on the slopes of the Grandes Rousses Mountains, as well as the indoor Sports and Convention Center. Top athletes worldwide choose Alpe d’Huez to train or play.

The 14km bicycle ascent to Alpe d’Huez, with its 21 marked hairpin turns, is the most famous climb of the Tour de France. Approximately 1000 professional and amateur cyclists make this climb during a summer day. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Alpe d’Huez is the most unique site in Europe for the training of stamina and competition horses. Training at high altitude increases the number of red blood cells, thereby optimizing a horse’s physical characteristics.

The Sarenne is without doubt, the world’s longest groomed and marked ski run. It measures 16km from its start at the peak of “Pic Blanc” (3300m) to its finish near Huez village (1450m)

Alpe d’Huez is truly a mountain bike Mecca, with 250km of trails for every level and style of rider Each year Alpe d’Huez hosts the worlds largest mountain biking events, including the Megavalanche.

The unique, Visalp pass is a great value for both the summer and winter. With the Visalp pass, you can access the ski area, mountain bike area, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the museum, Thursday night concerts at the church, and 26 different activities in the Sports and Convention Center.