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Why is Alpe d Huez so famous?
Alpe d’Huez is known internationally as an iconic cycling venue, as it is used regularly in the Tour de France cycle race, including twice on the same day in 2013. Marco Pantani holds the record for the fastest ascent of the climb with 36′ 50″, achieved during the 1995 Tour de France.
How many hairpins on Alpe d Huez?
21 hairpin turns
The 21 bends Alpe d’Huez and the 21 hairpin turns remain the most challenging and well known stage of the Tour de France. Each of the 21 turns are marked to help cyclists count-down the 9 miles, and 3,670ft of elevation difference, with an average slope of 7.9 %.
Where in France is Alpe d Huez?
Rhône-Alpes region
Alpe d’Huez is a cycling legend. It’s the most famous mountain climb in the Tour de France. Located in southeastern France, in the Isère département in the Rhône-Alpes region, the ski resort sits at an elevation of 1.860m (6,100ft) above the sea level.
What altitude is Alpe d Huez?
6,102′Alpe d’Huez / Elevation
The Alpe d’Huez is situated on a fully south-facing plateau at 1860 m above sea level, and its skiable area enjoys maximum exposure to the sun. So enjoy a day’s skiing in the sun: up to 7 1/2 hours a day of sun in December, up to 11 hours a day in April.
How do you get to Alpe d’Huez on a plane?
Grenoble is the closest airport to Alpe d’Huez while Geneva offers the greatest selection of airlines, most frequent flight times and lowest prices.
How long is the climb up Alpe d Huez?
13.9km long
Alpe d’Huez is a climb in the region Bourg d’Oisans. It is 13.9km long and bridges 1118 vertical meters with an average gradient of 8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 994. The top of the ascent is located at 1840 meters above sea level.
What to do in Alpe d’Huez?
Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Alpe d’Huez Nightlife Guide. La Folie Douce Alpe d’Huez is the place to be for great apres ski, food, live entertainment and music. A unique gourmet restaurant with a beautiful terrace reknowned for its great quality and amazing views.
Is there a cover charge to get into Alpe d’Huez?
Situated right in the hub of the Alpe d’Huez nightlife scene, there is no cover charge to get in here regardless of when you rock up!* What it lacks in size, it makes up for in ambience! More night club than restaurant, so get ready to dance! Bar, restaurant and night club all rolled in to one great place.
Why La Folie Douce Alpe d’Huez?
La Folie Douce Alpe d’Huez is the place to be for great apres ski, food, live entertainment and music. A unique gourmet restaurant with a beautiful terrace reknowned for its great quality and amazing views. Homely and friendly French run restaurant and bar with a nice terrace to sit out in the sun.