Alpe d’Huez is a historic land of downhill mountain biking, the essence of which can be found in the thirty or so kilometres of the legendary Megavalanche trail, from the snows of the glacier to the small passages over the streams.

With its thirty-six signposted routes dedicated to mountain biking, Alpe d’Huez is at the heart of one of the largest mountain biking areas in France, an immense playground stretching over 2,600 metres in altitude difference, from the summit of the Pic Blanc at 3,330 metres to the edge of the Bourg d’Oisans valley.

Many disciplines

14 downhill runs, 13 cross-country runs, 14 enduro runs…

There’s something for everyone!

Discover the pleasure of riding on the green runs, perfect your technique on the flow trail modules, and for the more experienced, take to the routes renowned for their technical nature and diversity!

The must-do itineraries in Alpe d'Huez

The legendary Megavalanche trail
Starting at an altitude of 3,330 metres from the Glacier de Sarenne, with your wheels in the snow, and finishing 2,600 metres lower down in the valley, you'll visit every kind of landscape: snow, scree, mountain pastures and forest! The best in the sport can do it in less than an hour!
The downhill trail at Poutran
This track, which starts from the Poutran gondola lift, will delight adrenalin-seekers with its steep gradient and huge banked turns. After that, the technical aspect, the use of multiple stone slabs, jumps and variations will satisfy the maestros of the handlebars.
The Bear Forest
A descent alternating between undergrowth and mountain pastures, a very rolling route with some fairly fast sections. For experienced climbers with a thirst for technique.
Le Tour du Signal
A cross-country route with impressive panoramic views. With a length of 17 km and a difference in altitude of 500 m, its 360-degree panoramic views over the valleys are well worth the effort and require a good level of fitness!
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SUNN - partenaire de l'Alpe d'Huez

Fondé en 1982, SUNN est vite devenu une référence dans le monde du cyclisme, et plus particulièrement dans le monde du VTT grâce aux VTT SUNN acier chromé et à Anne-Caroline Chausson et Nicolas Vouilloz. Ancré dans la compétition, SUNN s’illustre sur les podiums nationaux et internationaux grâce à ses pilotes professionnels.

 

Du VTT.A.E, au VTT Enduro, XCO en passant par le BMX et les vélos de route GP, SUNN ne cesse de proposer des vélos performants, différents et innovants pour que votre seul leitmotiv soit d’aller rouler !

Bike Park Trophy

Throughout the summer season, try to set the fastest time on 2 dedicated tracks. All you have to do is log on to the strava app and record your run to be included in the rankings and be in with a chance of winning the prizes on offer!

 

For experts: The K’lif trail at altitudes of between 2700m and 2100m. For intermediate riders (under-16s only): Côte Ouest de Villard (formerly Crête de Villard).