21 switchbacks of Alpe d’Huez

After fuelling up at breakfast we’ll head off on our ride to do the most famous cycling climb in the world. Enjoy legendary 21st switchbacks over the 13 km climb of Alpe d’Huez.

Mystical climb After fuelling up at breakfast we’ll head off on our ride to do the most famous cycling climb in the world – Alpe d’Huez. The 13 km climb with 21 switchbacks became legendary in its inaugural year when motorcycle television crews were used for the first time during the Tour. We will do …

Mystical climb

After fuelling up at breakfast we’ll head off on our ride to do the most famous cycling climb in the world – Alpe d’Huez. The 13 km climb with 21 switchbacks became legendary in its inaugural year when motorcycle television crews were used for the first time during the Tour.

We will do this a little differently and give you the chance to ride some incredible balcony roads, and some extra climbing. We’ll warm-up along the valley before starting the climb. We will only go a little way up to La Garde before we turn off and take the spectacular balcony road to Le Freney d’Oisans. This gives you some of the best views of the Alpes, particularly the valley below. Once we reach Le Freney, we descend back to Bourg d’Oisans to start our assault on the 21 switchbacks.

The opening 3 km of the Alpe, where gradients are steepest, force you to question your enthusiasm. Rest assured gradients temper and you’ll settle into a rhythm with the marked reminder of champions past at every switchback.