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Megavalanche Trail

Running Downhill for 2600m - 100% descent

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Alpe dโ€™Huez
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A 21km trail connecting the Pic Blanc glacier 3300m altitude to the Oisans valley at 700m.

This is the first 100% downhill high mountain race. The Megavalanche Trail is 2600metres of negative elevation down to the Oisans Valley. Access the start by ski lifts, your pass is included in the registration. Once at the start you will be confronted by 350 top mountain bike riders setting off on The Megavalanche before you take part in a group warm up at the starting line. Then launch yourself onto a snowy slope at 3300m and run down! First one to arrive at the bottom wins!

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Pic Blanc Glacier - start

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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.

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