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Alpe d'Huez from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Le Bourg-d'Oisans, FranceRoad

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15 km
Distance
1,029 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,029 m
Distance
15 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km15 kmHighest point1,749 m at 15.3 kmStart0 kmFinish15 km

Route overview

Suitable for climbers seeking a sustained 15 km ascent with over 1000 m gain.

15.3 km climb from Le Bourg-d'Oisans with 1029 m gain, reaching 1749 m elevation, mostly on minor roads in France.

Starting in Le Bourg-d'Oisans, the route passes through La Garde at 2.7 km, La Ville at 4.2 km, and a cluster of places including L'Armentier-le-Bas and La Carte d'Haute at 5 km. It continues through L'Armentier le Haut at 5.7 km, Le Cert at 9.3 km, Les Cours at 11 km, Le Grand-Châtain at 11.7 km, and reaches Auris en Oisans at 13.8 km. From about 1.1 km, the road climbs for 13.9 km up to 1749 m, gaining 1029 m with an average gradient of 7.4% and maximum gradient of 33.1%. The profile has 85% climbing, with 8.4 km over 5% and 2.8 km over 10%. The first half includes 54% of the climbing. The surface is mostly paved (86%) but includes 14% unpaved or gravel, covering mostly minor roads (75%) plus some path and cycle lane segments. Along the way, there is a long 7.7 km stretch without café, shop, or water from 6.1 to 13.8 km. At the start, Le Bourg-d'Oisans offers multiple conveniences including two bike shops, cafés, bakery, and petrol station near 0.5 km. At the finish, several shops, restaurants and bars are available near Auris en Oisans. Water is available at 2.7 km and 6.1 km.

Highlights

  • Climb of 13.9 km gaining 1029 m
  • Maximum gradient 33.1%
  • Passes through Auris en Oisans at 13.8 km
  • Mostly minor roads with some cycle lane

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. La Garde 2.7 km
  2. La Ville 4.2 km
  3. L'Armentier-le-Bas 5 km
  4. La Carte d'Haute 5 km
  5. L'Armentier le Haut 5.7 km
  6. Le Cert 9.3 km
  7. Les Cours 11 km
  8. Le Grand-Châtain 11.7 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Le Bourg-d'Oisans climb1.1 km13.9 km1029 m7.4 %33.1 %1749 m

High point 1749 m at 15 km; low point 719 m.

Le Bourg-d'Oisans climb · starts at 1.1 km

13.9 km at 7.4% · 1029 m
8001000120014001600ELEVATION (M)12%5.4%9.7%7.1%9.2%3.5%0.8%2.7%5.6%6.9%7.2%5.5%15%0 km12345678910111213.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Le Bourg-d'Oisans climb · 1,749 mSTEEPEST 15.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
75% minor road · 11% path · 7% road with cycle lane · 4% main road
Cycle paths
1.1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 211a (8 km), D 211e (3 km)
Surface
86% paved · 14% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
85% climbing · 1% descending · 14% flat
Steep sections
8.4 km over 5% · 4.5 km over 8% · 2.8 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmle pain perdu · bakery · on the route
  2. 0 kmPharmacie Lageon · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  3. 0.1 kmBike Store 21 · bike shop · on the route
  4. 0.5 kmIntermarché · supermarket · 130 m off route
  5. 0.8 kmToilets · on the route
  6. 2.7 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 6.1 kmSource Le Fiou · spring · 160 m off route
  8. 13.8 kmLe refuge du Dahu · restaurant · 70 m off route
  9. 13.9 kmProxi Super · supermarket · 60 m off route
  10. 14 kmToilets · 80 m off route

At the start

  • le pain perdu · bakery · 20 m
  • Cycles et Sports · bike shop · 50 m
  • Alpha Bike · bike shop · 60 m
  • Café de Paris · café · 70 m
  • Pain Bologne · bakery · 80 m

At the finish

  • Proxi Super · supermarket · 660 m
  • Skob · bar · 600 m
  • Le Sherpa · supermarket · 680 m
  • Le Barbichette · restaurant · 640 m
  • Le refuge du Dahu · restaurant · 730 m

Stay after this ride

  • Le Beau Site · hotel · 780 m from the finish
  • Auberge de la Forêt · hotel · 1.5 km from the finish
  • La Forêt de Maronne · hotel · 1.2 km from the finish
  • Camping Le Vernis · campsite · 1.9 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 06 min

Know before you go

  • 7.7 km with no café, shop, or water between 6.1 and 13.8 km
  • 14% gravel or unpaved surface
  • 0.6 km on main roads without cycle lane

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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