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

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

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

04:33

56.5km

1,260m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.5 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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667 m

Confession Pass

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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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3.07 km

View of Alpe d'Huez

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View of the famous serpentine and concrete castles of Alpe d'Huez

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4.24 km

Huez village

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This village is very beautiful.

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5.12 km

Alpe d'Huez climb

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Very beautiful winding route, a classic.

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13.1 km

Kilometer 0 for the ascent of Alpe d'Huez

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Put it all to the left and go

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41.1 km

Himalayan footbridge at Lac du Verney

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This Himalayan footbridge, which crosses Lake Verney from the north, adds a touch of spice to the tour of the lake. The views of the lake and the mountains are delightful.

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42.8 km

Lac du Verney

Lake

43.2 km

This water sports center located on Lake Verne offers a variety of supervised activities: windsurfing, canoeing, optimist sailing, and pedal boats. Its green spaces and children's playgrounds are also perfect for a fun family outing.

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56.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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