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If you're a mountain enthusiast, you can go hiking, climbing, mountaineering or Via Ferrata. This will allow you to discover Alpe d'Huez in the way you prefer, with breathtaking scenery. For sports enthusiasts, discover the road bike and mountain bike routes for magnificent outings of Alpe d'Huez.

There's also golf, with a 9-hole course, driving range, pro-shop and practice area, as well as street golf, a unique course for beginners and experts alike, with 9 targets to hit in as few strokes as possible.

This summer, Alpe d'Huez invites you to experience some intense moments through a programme rich in sporting challenges, festivities and traditions.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 — Alpe d’Huzes: 5,000 cyclists, riding solo or in teams, will take on the challenge of climbing Alpe d’Huez and its legendary 21 bends up to six times in a single day. This charity event aims to raise funds for the KWF cancer foundation to support cancer research and treatment.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Marmotte Granfondo: The Marmotte Granfondo is an iconic cycling sportive linking Bourg-d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez over a demanding 180 km route with nearly 5,000 meters of elevation gain. Riders tackle several legendary Alpine passes before finishing on the famous 21 bends climb.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Pop in the City: Pop In The City is a 100% female adventure race run in teams of two, designed to discover destinations in a fun and original way. For the first time, the event will take place in Alpe d’Huez with a mix of sporting, cultural and creative challenges.

From Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 — Mégavalanche: Mégavalanche is a legendary mass-start downhill mountain bike race, famous for its spectacular glacier start. Riders then face a long and technical descent through snow, rocks and alpine trails in often extreme conditions.

From Saturday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Fitness Convention: The Fitness Convention is a major event dedicated to sport, dance and wellness. For its 22nd edition, participants will enjoy a wide variety of classes led by internationally renowned fitness instructors and coaches.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Étape du Tour: Nearly 16,000 cyclists will start from Bourg-d’Oisans for a challenging 170 km route with 5,400 meters of elevation gain. The course includes legendary climbs such as the Croix de Fer, Télégraphe and Galibier before finishing in Alpe d’Huez via the Col de Sarenne.

Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Tour de France 2026: The Tour de France will make a spectacular return to Alpe d’Huez with two exceptional stages in two days. Riders will first reach Alpe d’Huez from Gap before starting from Bourg-d’Oisans the following day for a dramatic finish via the Col de Sarenne.

From Sunday, August 2 to Thursday, August 6, 2026 — Alpe d'Huez Triathlon: The Alpe d’Huez Triathlon is one of the major mountain sporting events of the summer, bringing together more than 4,000 participants. Its various races combine performance, endurance and the unique atmosphere of the famous 21 bends.

From Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16, 2026 — Challenge des Cimes d’Huez: The Challenge des Cimes d’Huez features four demanding races combining trail running, vertical climbs and off-road courses around Alpe d’Huez. Participants can attempt the ultimate challenge by completing all four events in an outstanding alpine setting.

From Friday, August 14 to Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Tour des 6 Vallées de l’Oisans: The Tour des 6 Vallées de l’Oisans is an endurance trail event created by local running enthusiasts. Covering nearly 170 km and 10,000 meters of elevation gain across the Oisans mountains, it pushes beyond the limits of traditional trail races.

From Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 — National de Pétanque: The National de Pétanque gathers nearly 600 players for several days of competition across women’s, men’s and veterans’ tournaments. This friendly and festive event also welcomes some of the top names in French pétanque.

From Thursday, August 20 to Saturday, August 22, 2026 — Climbing for Life: Climbing for Life is a sporting and charity event that raises awareness about diabetes through cycling challenges in the mountains. Participants ride the iconic roads of the Oisans region and Alpe d’Huez in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere.