Few climbs capture the legend of the Tour de France quite like Alpe d’Huez. With its 21 iconic hairpin turns, each dedicated to a stage winner, this mountain has become the very symbol of hardship and passion.
Since 1952, when Fausto Coppi achieved one of his most legendary feats, the Tour has come here 32 times, creating unforgettable moments. In 2026, it will put everyone to the test! 12.8 km at an average gradient of 7.3%: a true, unadulterated climb where only what you have in your legs matters.
Participating in L’Étape du Tour de France 2026 means experiencing something unique, riding on the legendary roads of the Grande Boucle: Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Télégraphe, and Col du Galibier, before tackling the wildest terrain of the Col de Sarenne and finishing in the electric atmosphere of Alpe d’Huez.