Alpe d'Huez Climb – Alpe d'Huez climb loop from Ornon

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Alpe d'Huez climb loop from Ornon

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Alpe d'Huez Climb – Alpe d'Huez climb loop from Ornon

03:21

50.1km

1,640m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.7 km

Hairpin 17 of the Alpe d'Huez Climb

Highlight • Climb

Iconic corner that’s worth taking the time for a photo...if you aren’t racing

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17.8 km

Steven Rooks corner

Highlight • Summit

Half of the ascent is done.

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18.9 km

Saint-Ferréol Church (Dutch Corner, Alpe d'Huez)

Highlight • Religious Site

A very beautiful sacred building to see.

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21.8 km

Marco Pantani Signpost, Alpe d'Huez

Highlight • Monument

As you climb Alpe d'Huez, you'll find signs paying homage to cycling's great champions.

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22.3 km

Marco Pantani curve

Highlight • Climb

From this hairpin bend you can enjoy a sublime view.

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23.6 km

Alpe d'Huez Climb

Highlight • Climb

Historic climb of the Tour de France, Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in the French Alps. Its most famous side is the one starting from Bourg-d'Oisans, which features 21 …

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25.1 km

Alpe d'Huez Finish Line

Highlight • Monument

Once you reach the top you can take a photo on this stage prepared for amateurs.

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30.8 km

Alpe d'Huez climb

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Very beautiful winding route, a classic.

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50.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

7.87 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

-1°C

0 %

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Comments

June 9, 2023,Rennrad-Tour nach Alpe d'Huez ✊✊✊

That was awesome, doing something for once in your life that you didn't think you could do - and lo and behold, it worked!

After a 4.5-hour drive from Sophia Antipolis via the "Route Napoleon N 85", then over narrow and steep mountain passes to my domicile in Bourg d'Oisans - right at the foot of the mountain road to …

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September 22, 2022,Alpes D'Huez - research the correct finish as not obvious!

Be sure if you are wanting to complete route as per TDF to comapre the last 2-3 km to the route on TDF website as the roadworks (sept 22) and discreet signs make the finish hard to find! Also the deviations from 2/3 up are for cars - velo's allowed through!