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
- Viewpoint 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Oratoire du Parizet 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Bivouac de Mizoën 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Alpe d'Huez - Vainqueur d'étapes 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from start
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 weekâs call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante L'Alpe d'Huez / Briançon
- Romanche - Au fil de la Romanche Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Tour de l'Oisans et Ăcrins IsĂšre · Expert · 45.9 mi (73.8 km)
- Plateau d'Emparis Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Gros Tet Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Fourel Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Les Vallons de la Meije Hautes-Alpes · Expert · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Ronfines Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Retour du Roy Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap