Cycling events 2026 in Alpe d’Huez and Oisans

Cycling events 2026 in Alpe d’Huez and Oisans

Alpe d’Huez and the Oisans host some of the most famous cycling events in the Alps: sportives, triathlon, Tour de France stages and legendary mountain rides.

In 2026, the calendar includes Marmotte Granfondo Alpes, L’Étape du Tour de France, two Tour de France stages finishing in Alpe d’Huez and the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon.

This page brings together the key events and links to our detailed road bike hire guides, so you can keep the menu light while giving visitors clear access to the right information.

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Cycling events 2026 in Alpe d’Huez and road bike hire

Main 2026 cycling events

Event	Date	Dedicated page
Marmotte Granfondo Alpes	28 June 2026	View Marmotte page
L’Étape du Tour de France	19 July 2026	View L’Étape page
Tour de France - Stage 19	24 July 2026	View Stage 19 page
Tour de France - Stage 20	25 July 2026	View Stage 20 page
Alpe d’Huez Triathlon	2 to 6 August 2026	View Triathlon page

Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2026

28 June 2026

A legendary Alpine sportive from Bourg d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez, with Glandon, Télégraphe, Galibier, Lautaret and the final 21 bends.

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L’Étape du Tour 2026

19 July 2026

A closed-road cyclosportive on a Tour de France mountain stage, with Croix de Fer, Télégraphe, Galibier, Sarenne and Alpe d’Huez.

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Tour de France 2026 in Alpe d’Huez

24 and 25 July 2026

Two consecutive Tour de France stages finish in Alpe d’Huez: Stage 19 from Gap and Stage 20 from Le Bourg d’Oisans.

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Alpe d’Huez Triathlon 2026

2 to 6 August 2026

A full week of triathlon events in Alpe d’Huez, including Duathlon, Triathlon Kids, Triathlon L and Triathlon M.

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Which road bike should you choose?

Goal	Rider profile	Recommended range
Long-distance sportive	Marmotte or L’Étape du Tour with long climbs and major elevation gain.	Summit Premium or Race Experience.
Tour de France week ride	Visitor wanting to ride Alpe d’Huez or Oisans routes around the race schedule.	Discovery or Performance Accessible.
Triathlon	Triathlete looking for efficiency, comfort and suitable gearing before the run.	Performance Accessible, Summit Premium or Race Experience.
Course recognition	Cyclist or triathlete testing the route before the event.	Discovery or Performance Accessible.

Why hire your bike with Altitude Sports Vieil Alpe?

Giant carbon road bikes

Our road bike fleet is selected for Alpine climbs, long descents, high mountain rides and major cycling events around Alpe d’Huez.

In-store setup and advice

Saddle height, pedals, gearing, route advice and last checks before your ride: our team helps you start with the right setup.

Local knowledge

We know the 21 bends, Bourg d’Oisans, Sarenne, Croix de Fer, Glandon, Lautaret and Galibier.

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Frequently asked questions

Why create a cycling events page?

It keeps the main menu simple while linking clearly to each dedicated event page for SEO and user navigation.

Can I hire a road bike during cycling events?

Yes, but demand is high during major events. Early online booking is strongly recommended.

Which bike should I choose for an Alpine event?

A carbon road bike with comfortable geometry, reliable braking and mountain-friendly gearing is recommended.

Does Altitude Sports organise these events?

No. Altitude Sports is not the official organiser. We provide road bike hire and local advice.

Event information is provided for guidance only. Always check the official organiser’s website for registrations, start times, road closures, rules and safety instructions.

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