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

IsĂšre, France

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

Distance
19 mi (30.6 km)
Elevation Gain
4,623 ft (1,409 m)
Est. Time
3 hr 30 min
High point
6,545 ft (1,995 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 19 mi (30.6 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 30 min. It climbs 4,623 ft (1,409 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,545 ft (1,995 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. Closest lot to the start: Place Maurice Rajon.

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

Drinking water on the way at 6.2 mi (9.9 km), 6.2 mi (9.9 km), 8.1 mi (13.1 km), 8.1 mi (13.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 5.4 mi (8.7 km), 6.2 mi (10 km), 8.1 mi (13 km).

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

Mostly exposed (22% under trees).

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?

4 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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