Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon

Hautes-Alpes, France

Point-to-point trail in Hautes-Alpes, France. Road & touring bike.

Distance
29.9 mi (48.1 km)
Elevation Gain
3,819 ft (1,164 m)
Est. Time
4 hr 10 min
High point
6,752 ft (2,058 m)
Difficulty
Hard
Route type
Point to point

Features

Along the way

From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.

Questions about Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon

How long is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon?

Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 10 min. It climbs 3,819 ft (1,164 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,752 ft (2,058 m).

How hard is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon?

GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon?

Parking at the far end, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Place de l'Europe.

Are there water and toilets on Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon?

Drinking water on the way at 5.5 mi (8.8 km), 6 mi (9.6 km), 6.1 mi (9.8 km), 6.2 mi (9.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 6 mi (9.6 km), 6.2 mi (10 km), 17.2 mi (27.6 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).

Is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon shaded?

No shade: full sun.

What can you do on Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon?

Best for Road & touring bike.

Where can you eat near Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon?

3 picnic spots.

Is this a good week for Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

Trails near Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon

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