Routes, GPX files, insider tips, and everything you need to plan your cycling trip to Alpe d'Huez and the Oisans valley. Written from the saddle by someone who lives here.
Everything you need
Explore the tools and local knowledge that make your Oisans cycling trip unforgettable.
Every turn marked, every water stop noted. Download to your Garmin or phone.
Written by a resident who rides these roads daily. Not a visitor — a local.
Cycling-friendly accommodation and the best post-ride cafés, curated.
Real-time seasonal updates. Which cols are open and what the weather's doing.
How it works
Browse our collection of rides — from the iconic 21 hairpins to hidden balcony roads only locals know.
Load the route on your Garmin or phone. Every water stop, café, and tricky section is marked.
Hit the road with confidence. You know the route, the stops, and the local secrets. Just pedal.
Featured routes
Each route includes a GPX file, elevation data, water stops, and tips you won't find anywhere else.
The definitive guide to cycling Alpe d'Huez — the most iconic climb in professional cycling. 13.8km at 8.1% average gradient, 21 legendary hairpin bends from Bourg d'Oisans to 1,850m.
13.8km
Distance
1120m
Elevation
8.1%
Avg grade
One of the highest paved passes in the Alps at 2,642m. A colossal climb from Bourg d'Oisans via Col du Lautaret — 65km round trip with over 1,900m of climbing.
34km
Distance
1922m
Elevation
5.6%
Avg grade
A magnificent climb to 2,064m through dramatic gorges and alpine meadows. Often combined with Col du Glandon for one of the greatest loop rides in the Alps.
29km
Distance
1350m
Elevation
4.7%
Avg grade
Three classic Oisans routes with turn-by-turn notes, plus weekly updates on road conditions and new routes.
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