L'Alpe d'Huez is one of the best bases for exploring the legendary roads of the French Alps. From the resort, cyclists can quickly access some of the most prestigious passes in the country, including the Galibier, Croix-de-Fer, Glandon, and Col du Sabot. This exceptional concentration of routes attracts both those seeking sporting challenges and enthusiasts of long days in the mountains. Staying at L'Alpe d'Huez allows you to link together several iconic ascents without a lot of travelling, while also enjoying an environment entirely focused on cycling.
Road cycling naturally reigns supreme on the roads of Alpe d'Huez thanks to the succession of legendary mountain passes accessible from the resort. Gravel riders also find particularly rich terrain with old pastoral tracks, high-altitude paths, and routes connecting the picturesque villages of the Oisans. Mountain biking, meanwhile, allows for the exploration of an immense network of mountain trails, technical tracks, and challenging routes that have contributed to the resort's international reputation. This diversity allows for the discovery of several facets of the massif throughout your outings.
The climb up Alpe d’Huez remains one of the most famous ascents in the world with its twenty-one numbered bends. Around the resort, the Croix-de-Fer pass, the Glandon pass and the Galibier make up exceptional terrain for lovers of big climbs. These roads have shaped some of the greatest pages of the Tour de France and continue to attract cyclists from all over the world.
The trails connecting the high-altitude villages, old mountain pasture paths and scenic routes allow you to explore Oisans away from the main roads. The areas of Villard-Reculas, Oz-en-Oisans or Vaujany offer numerous possibilities for gravel biking and mountain biking. These routes reveal a wilder side of the mountains, characterised by high mountain pastures, alpine lakes and open panoramas of the surrounding peaks.
