Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Bourg-d'Oisans is the village where the climb to Alpe d'Huez begins.

Its ascent can in fact be done from this town: 14.6 kilometers with an average percentage of 7.62%.

Alpe d'Huez is not the most difficult climb for cyclists but it remains very well known thanks to the passages of the Tour de France and the Marmotte.

Its ascent consists of 21 bends. Each turn is numbered by a sign.

Bourg-d'Oisans is part of the Écrins National Park and occupies a central position in a high altitude plain resulting from an ancient lake, where the six valleys of Oisans meet. The Tour de France passes almost every year through Bourg-d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez.

Central town for all biking in the area, including 2 Alpes, Alpe d’Huez, Col du Croix de Fer, Galibier etc

Suggestive village for a well-deserved rest!