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).

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