Alpe d'Huez has hosted the Tour de France finish line 33 times, for both men and women.
This legendary climb with its 21 hairpin bends attracts an average of 1,000 cyclists per day during the summer months.
In addition to cycling, Alpe d'Huez in summer is a fabulous natural area, bathed in sunshine and offering sumptuous panoramic views of the Grandes Rousses and Ecrins mountain ranges. Hiking, trail running, bike parks, mountain bike trails and a multitude of other activities on offer allow everyone to enjoy the holiday of their dreams.
In winter, the Espace Alpe d'Huez is a ski area comprising five resorts with 250 km of slopes, guaranteeing snow up to an altitude of 3,330 m and offering skiers of all levels the pleasure they seek.
Alpe d'Huez is also a lively and festive resort. The Comedy Film Festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Tomorrowland, the major electronic music event, are the spearheads of this. Shows, exhibitions and street entertainment complement them throughout the seasons, combining mountains with culture and conviviality.
An exceptional area, a warm atmosphere, a unique natural setting... everything you need for a sporting and rejuvenating stay at altitude!
Alpe d'Huez is honoured and delighted to welcome the Tour de France once again.
- Commune of Isère (38)
- Population: 1,296 (Huizates and Huizats)
- https://www.alpedhuez.com/fr/
Le Bourg d'Oisans is a plain in the heart of the mountains and a dynamic town, which has recently undergone major transformations for the benefit of its inhabitants and to better welcome our many French and international visitors. At the foot of major international ski resorts and the starting point for the legendary Alpine passes, its economic life and unspoilt environment offer tourists, sports enthusiasts and residents alike a wide range of activities and services throughout the year.
As the gateway to the Écrins National Park and the Lauvitel Integral Reserve, located in the Natura 2000 area, the town benefits from an exceptional natural heritage. The museum has just undergone a complete renovation and is now called GALTA - Galerie des trésors alpins (Gallery of Alpine Treasures) - offering a bold choice to showcase the natural, cultural and mineralogical riches of the area in a modernised, immersive and accessible setting.
Le Bourg d'Oisans has a long history of love with cycling and the Tour de France. The first town in the Rhône-Alpes region to be awarded the 3 Vélos label in 2022, Le Bourg d'Oisans is the unmissable destination for lovers of cycling in all its forms.
· Starting town for the 18th time
· Municipality of Isère
· Population: 2,840 (Bourcates and Bourcats)
· https://www.mairie-bourgdoisans.fr/
