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Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Villard-Reculas

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Villard-Reculas

Hard

4.8

(71)

5,219

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Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Villard-Reculas

02:50

45.2km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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After 16.1 km for 386 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.6 km

La Romanche

Lake

21.0 km

Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Highlight • Settlement

Located between Grenoble and Briançon, Bourg-d'Oisans is the start of many hiking trails, like the GR 54 which circles the Ecrins massif. Le Bourg-d'Oisans is also strategically positioned 40 minutes …

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25.1 km

Hairpin 17 of the Alpe d'Huez Climb

Highlight • Climb

Iconic corner that’s worth taking the time for a photo...if you aren’t racing

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29.1 km

Steven Rooks corner

Highlight • Summit

Half of the ascent is done.

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30.2 km

Saint-Ferréol Church (Dutch Corner, Alpe d'Huez)

Highlight • Religious Site

A very beautiful sacred building to see.

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34.9 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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42.4 km

View of Bourg d'Oisans Valley from Alpe d'Huez

Highlight • Viewpoint

the section from Huez towards Villard-Reculas is steadily uphill.
Quiet and beautiful section of the route.

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43.1 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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43.8 km

Route du pas de la confession

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Beautiful little cornice road, with a beautiful view of the Bourg d'Oisans plain. A nice alternative to the climb of the Alpes d'Huez. Go up to Villard Reculaz, the road joins the rise of the Alps at Huez.

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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

10.0 km

442 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

466 m

442 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Thursday 11 June

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Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Villard-Reculas

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1,260m

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Villard-Reculas

Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Hairpin 17 of the Alpe d'Huez Climb

Steven Rooks corner

Saint-Ferréol Church (Dutch Corner, Alpe d'Huez)

Alpe d'Huez Climb

View of Bourg d'Oisans Valley from Alpe d'Huez

Pas de la Confession (Altitude 1542 m)

Route du pas de la confession

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