The Climb Up Alpe d’Huez: The E-Bike Classic

Contacts


38520 Le Bourg-d'Oisans
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Telephone : 04 76 80 03 25
e-mail : info-bourgdoisans@oisans.com
Website : https://www.bike-oisans.com

Openings

From 01/05 to 31/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Description

Oh, the wonders of electric bikes! No need to be in peak physical condition or undergo grueling training—the famous Alpe d'Huez climb and its 21 turns are now open to all cyclists. Welcome to the world of Tour de France feats!

ITINERARY
Leave Bourg d'Oisans heading toward Briançon, and take the D 211 to climb the 21 hairpin turns and reach Alpe d'Huez and the official finish line of the Tour de France on Avenue du Rif Nel at the top of the resort.
You can also continue on to Lake Besson (an additional 5.5 km and 250 m of elevation gain).
Return via the same route.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Recharge stations: available at restaurants in Huez and Alpe d’Huez.
Refreshments and restaurants along the route:
Bars and restaurants in the villages of La Garde and Huez.
All services available in Alpe d’Huez.

SIGHTS ALONG THE ROUTE
Artisan: Alpe d’Huez Chantournage in Alpe d’Huez—Huez and Oisans Museum (free admission) in the Alpe d’Huez Sports Palace.
Year-round market: Bourg d’Oisans, Saturday mornings, downtown.
Summer market: Alpe d’Huez, Friday mornings, in front of the tourist office.

Prices

Free access.

Services on site

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

Description

Oh, the wonders of electric bikes! No need to be in peak physical condition or undergo grueling training—the famous Alpe d'Huez climb and its 21 turns are now open to all cyclists. Welcome to the world of Tour de France feats!

ITINERARY
Leave Bourg d'Oisans heading toward Briançon, and take the D 211 to climb the 21 hairpin turns and reach Alpe d'Huez and the official finish line of the Tour de France on Avenue du Rif Nel at the top of the resort.
You can also continue on to Lake Besson (an additional 5.5 km and 250 m of elevation gain).
Return via the same route.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Recharge stations: available at restaurants in Huez and Alpe d’Huez.
Refreshments and restaurants along the route:
Bars and restaurants in the villages of La Garde and Huez.
All services available in Alpe d’Huez.

SIGHTS ALONG THE ROUTE
Artisan: Alpe d’Huez Chantournage in Alpe d’Huez—Huez and Oisans Museum (free admission) in the Alpe d’Huez Sports Palace.
Year-round market: Bourg d’Oisans, Saturday mornings, downtown.
Summer market: Alpe d’Huez, Friday mornings, in front of the tourist office.

Prices

Free access.

Location