Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante Saint-Jean-d'Arves / L'Alpe d'Huez

Isère, France

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

Distance
39.5 mi (63.5 km)
Elevation Gain
7,602 ft (2,317 m)
Est. Time
6 hr 25 min
High point
6,778 ft (2,066 m)
Difficulty
Expert
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 Saint-Jean-d'Arves / L'Alpe d'Huez

How long is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante Saint-Jean-d'Arves / L'Alpe d'Huez?

Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante Saint-Jean-d'Arves / L'Alpe d'Huez is 39.5 mi (63.5 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 25 min. It climbs 7,602 ft (2,317 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,778 ft (2,066 m).

How hard is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante Saint-Jean-d'Arves / L'Alpe d'Huez?

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

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

Parking at the start.

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

Drinking water on the way at 2.2 mi (3.5 km), 2.9 mi (4.7 km), 6.3 mi (10.2 km), 17.6 mi (28.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.2 mi (3.5 km), 2.9 mi (4.7 km), 17.4 mi (28.1 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).

Is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante Saint-Jean-d'Arves / L'Alpe d'Huez shaded?

Partly shaded (31% under trees).

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

Best for Road & touring bike.

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

Café des Promeneurs, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Go Sport Montagne Raymond Sports, 0.6 mi (0.9 km). 1 picnic spots.

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

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 Saint-Jean-d'Arves / L'Alpe d'Huez

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