The untamed climb up to Alpe d’Huez by e-bike

Description

Ride up on Alpe d'Huez on this lovely road which which enjoyed its moment of fame during the 2013 Tour de France. Crossing over from the Romanche valley to the Sarenne valley, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding Alpine scenery.

ROUTE
Leave Bourg d'Oisans on the D1091 towards Briançon to the Chambon dam and turn left towards Mizoën. Follow the D25a up to the Col de Sarenne and carry on up to Alpe d'Huez.
Ride back down the 21 switchbacks of the D211 to Bourg d'Oisans.

PRACTICAL INFO
Recharging: in restaurants in Huez and Alpe d'Huez.
Refreshments and restaurants during the ride: in the villages of La Garde and Huez. Full services in Alpe d'Huez.

DON'T MISS
Points of interest en-route:
The Musée d'Huez et de l'Oisans museum, the Palais des Sports in Alpe d'Huez (free entry).
Year-round market: Saturday mornings in Bourg d'Oisans town centre.
Summer market: Friday mornings in Alpe d'Huez in front of the Tourist Office.