Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is probably the most famous climb in the Tour De France

Each Monday or Thursday during the summer months you have the chance to climb the 21 hairpin bend climb of Alpe d'Huez in the Grimpe de L’Alpe a 13km mass participation event from Bourg d'Oisans to the ski station of Alpe d’Huez. Each rider will be given their own personal time.

Bends : 21 
Departure : 2,351 feet 
Arrival : 6,100 feet 
Difference in height : 3,749 feet 
Length : 8,89 miles 
Average steep : 7,9 % 
Highest steep : 14 % 
Climb record : 37 mins 35 seconds 
Average speed of 14,34 miles/h (Marco Pantani in 1997). 
Number of crossings of the Grande Boucle : 25. 
Arrival of the Cyclerace La Marmotte (174km).