Alpe d'Huez
L'Alpe d'Huez
France · Isère
1,860m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,860m
- Route length
- 13.8 km
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Hairpins
- 19
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Excellent
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SLe Bourg-d'Oisans
13.8 km · max 13%
▲Alpe d'Huez (1,860m)
Descent
EAlpe d'Huez (village)
The most famous cycling climb in the world with 21 legendary numbered hairpin bends. A dead-end climb to a ski resort, each bend named after a Tour de France stage winner.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,244m gain
↓138m loss
727m → 1,833m → 1,833m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
19
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 45.0928°N, 6.0694°E
- Start (Le Bourg-d'Oisans)
- 45.0542°N, 6.0303°E
- End (Alpe d'Huez (village))
- 45.0928°N, 6.0694°E
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