Alpe d'Huzes

One day, 5,000 participants biking, hiking or running the Alpe d'Huez and its 21 bends for charity

Location: Alpe d’Huez
Imprint: Updated 21 November 2025

Attempting a maximum of six climbs - ‘giving up is not an option’

This unique sporting event has been raising funds for cancer research since 2006, raising more than 226 million euros.

Enter as an individual or a team, everyone will have a unique experience raising a minimum of 2,500 euros.

Everyone on the day is a volunteer, helping make the event a success. If you're not entering yourself, head along and cheer on the brave souls taking part.

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Find out all about what is happening in Allpe d'Huez and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.

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Upcoming Events

Alpe d'Huez hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. In the winter, you can expect motor racing on ice, comedy festivals, ski races and various live music gigs. During the summer months, the focus turns to cycling with the Tour de France usually passing through town. The Megavalanche, a mass-start mountain bike race that draws thousands of MTB fans from around the world, takes place in July.