Cycling Le Bourg d'Oisans and Alpe d'Huez

Here are some useful links for anyone planning a cycling trip to Le Bourg d'Oisans, an ideal base for riding Alpe d'Huez.

bike-oisansSee here for our main Alpe d'Huez page.

If you're looking for a base from which to climb Alpe d'Huez or if you're simply looking for a good spot to clock up some mountain miles, you can't go wrong with Le Bourg d'Oisans. 

The alpine town is well set up for cyclists, featuring as it does so regularly on or near the Tour de France route. 

For great route advice (including downloadable PDF maps and GPX files), see the excellent bike-oisans website (I won't reinvent the wheel by rehashing it all here).

Accommodation for Alpe d'Huez

Search our bike-friendly accommodation listings, browse the map below for some great places to stay or email me for a personal recommendation. See also here for more advice on finding accommodation in France. As with bike hire (below and on the map as well), book well ahead, especially in summer and when visiting Alpe d'Huez for the Tour de France.

Bike hire for Alpe d'Huez

For bike hire for Alpe d'Huez, see our bike rental listings, the map above or email me for a recommendation. We also have information on driving in France if you are arriving by car.

Guided rides up Alpe d'Huez

Many companies offer fully supported rides up Alpe d'Huez, either as a standalone tour or as part of a larger itinerary that traverses the Alps or follows the Tour de France. Packages include accommodation, local vehicle support and some meals. High-spec bike hire can usually also be arranged by your tour company. Both self-guided and guided options are available. You can search our organised tours section here.

What else do I need to know?

We get asked a lot about how to ride to Alpe d'Huez from Grenoble. See this page for info.

See here for our main Alpe d'Huez page.

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