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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Villard-Reculas

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Confession Pass loop from Villard-Reculas

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Grenoble
Villard-Reculas

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Confession Pass loop from Villard-Reculas

Hard

36

runners

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Confession Pass loop from Villard-Reculas

02:07

17.8km

590m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.09 km

Pas de la Confession (Altitude 1542 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area.

Ideal if you are looking for a nice quiet climb with great views. This is definitely worth a short stop, beautiful with a view over the valley.

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4.00 km

Huez

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Located just before Alpe d’Huez, the village of Huez combines charm and authenticity. Its peaceful alleyways, traditional houses, and old church contrast with the modernity of the resort that overlooks it.

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6.43 km

The climb is smooth and you can catch your breath on the hairpin bends.

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6.61 km

Marco Pantani curve

Highlight • Climb

From this hairpin bend you can enjoy a sublime view.

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8.83 km

Alpe d'Huez

Highlight • Summit

The mythical Alpe d'Huez, a ski resort in winter, turns into a mecca for cycling in summer. It is one of the most famous climbs of the Tour de France …

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10.2 km

Alpe d'Huez Climb

Highlight • Climb

Historic climb of the Tour de France, Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in the French Alps. Its most famous side is the one starting from Bourg-d'Oisans, which features 21 …

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14.9 km

Confession Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A relatively hidden gem, if you can call it that. The climb to Alpe d'Huez via Pas de la Confession is arguably more appealing than the main Alpe d'Huez climb, as the latter has a lot more traffic.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

2.99 km

1.97 km

1.01 km

148 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

2.16 km

980 m

688 m

464 m

183 m

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Highest point (1,820 m)

Lowest point (1,440 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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