The winners of the Tour de France at Alpe d’Huez

Alpe d’Huez, one of the most iconic climbs in the Tour de France

With its 21 hairpin bends and unique atmosphere, Alpe d’Huez holds a special place in Tour de France history. This legendary climb has often been the scene of decisive stages and unforgettable victories.

In 2026, Alpe d’Huez once again delivered a major cycling moment, with wins for Tadej Pogačar and Richard Carapaz, who claimed a memorable summit victory on the iconic climb.

• 2026 — 🇪🇨 Richard Carapaz — Ecuador — winner of stage 20 at Alpe d’Huez
• 2026 — 🇸🇮 Tadej Pogačar — Slovenia — winner of stage 19 at Alpe d’Huez
• 2022 — 🇬🇧 Tom Pidcock — Great Britain
• 2018 — 🇬🇧 Geraint Thomas — Great Britain
• 2015 — 🇫🇷 Thibaut Pinot — France
• 2013 — 🇫🇷 Christophe Riblon — France
• 2011 — 🇫🇷 Pierre Rolland — France
• 2008 — 🇪🇸 Carlos Sastre — Spain
• 2006 — 🇱🇺 Frank Schleck — Luxembourg
• 2004 — 🇺🇸 Lance Armstrong — USA
• 2003 — 🇪🇸 Iban Mayo — Spain
• 2001 — 🇺🇸 Lance Armstrong — USA
• 1999 — 🇮🇹 Giuseppe Guerini — Italy
• 1997 — 🇮🇹 Marco Pantani — Italy
• 1995 — 🇮🇹 Marco Pantani — Italy
• 1994 — 🇮🇹 Roberto Conti — Italy
• 1992 — 🇺🇸 Andrew Hampsten — USA
• 1991 — 🇮🇹 Gianni Bugno — Italy
• 1990 — 🇮🇹 Gianni Bugno — Italy
• 1989 — 🇳🇱 Gert-Jan Theunisse — Netherlands
• 1988 — 🇳🇱 Steven Rooks — Netherlands
• 1987 — 🇪🇸 Federico Echave — Spain
• 1986 — 🇫🇷 Bernard Hinault — France
• 1984 — 🇨🇴 Luis Herrera — Colombia
• 1983 — 🇳🇱 Peter Winnen — Netherlands
• 1982 — 🇨🇭 Beat Breu — Switzerland
• 1981 — 🇳🇱 Peter Winnen — Netherlands
• 1979 — 🇳🇱 Joop Zoetemelk — Netherlands (2nd passage)
• 1979 — 🇵🇹 Joaquim Agostinho — Portugal (1st passage)
• 1978 — 🇳🇱 Hennie Kuiper — Netherlands
• 1977 — 🇳🇱 Hennie Kuiper — Netherlands
• 1976 — 🇳🇱 Joop Zoetemelk — Netherlands
• 1952 — 🇮🇹 Fausto Coppi — Italy

First summit finish in Tour de France history in 1952, won by Fausto Coppi, Alpe d’Huez returned to the race regularly from 1976 onward. Its history, 21 hairpins, and exceptional atmosphere have made it one of cycling’s most famous climbs.