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Alpe d'Huez, the quiet climb

Description

No particular difficulty for this itinerary which gently rises from the plains of Allemond and the Lake Verney. On the “Pas de la Confession” road between Villard Reculas and Huez, you will find a wonderful, panoramic view over the Bourg d'Oisans plains.

Itinerary no. 5 of the “Cycling in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)

Departure / Arrival (loop): Bourg d'Oisans 720 m
Time: 3 h
Distance: 44 km
Highest point: 1850 m
Lowest point: 711 m
Total ascent: 1308 m
Max. gradient: 8%

Map: Michelin Local Map no. 333 Isère, Savoie

ITINERARY
From Bourg d’Oisans, follow the D1091 towards Grenoble.
In Rochetaillée, turn right onto the D526 towards Allemond.
After the bridge “Pont Rouge” turn right towards Villard Reculas on the D44.
The road rises gently on an even slope up to Villard Reculas, passing through the hamlets of Raffour and La Beurrière.
Cross Villard Reculas. Ride to Huez along the narrow, spectacular “Pas de la Confession” road.
Go through Huez to get to the 21 hairpin bends of the famous road to Alpe d’Huez at bend no. 6.
Then just go back down to Bourg d’Oisans.

Technical Information

Racing biking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3h
Dist.
44 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Avenue Docteur Louis Fauré , 38520   Le Bourg-d'Oisans
Lat : 45.054787Lng : 6.031618

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Date and time

  • From 01/05/2026 to 15/11/2026
  • From 01/05/2027 to 15/11/2027

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Oisans Tourisme - 20/03/2026
www.bike-oisans.com
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Open period

From 05/01 to 10/31 : open daily.
Depending on snow conditions.

Contact

Phone : 04 76 80 03 25

Email : info@oisans.com

Website : https://www.bike-oisans.com

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Itinerary no. 5 of the “Cycling in Oisans” guide (Oisans Tourisme)

Map references :
Michelin Local Map no. 333 Isère, Savoie

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Image Oisans Tourisme
proposed by Oisans Tourisme
1 bis rue Humbert 38520 Le Bourg d'Oisans France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾