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Event Previews & Reviews from Alpe d'Huez

Read reviews of the best Alpe d'Huez events

a MTB race in alpe dhuez

Megavalanche 2016 results

That's it for another epic week of riding and racing at the 2016 Megavalanche.. the snow was deeper and longer than it's been in the past 5 years, creating much more challenging conditions for the riders taking part this year.

Road to Sochi With Freestyle Team GB: Risk & Reward

Professional Skiers & Snowboarders put their bodies through alot. This episode looks at the injuries Freestyle Team GB have suffered and the road to recovery and the Olympics.

ESF Alpe d'Huez Half-Term Ski Show 2018 Review

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Alpe d’Huez

The famous torchlight descents by the fabulous ski instructors of the ESF ski school are always one of the highlights on the events calendar in Alpe d’Huez, and last Wednesday was no exception.

February in Alpe d'Huez: What's On & Weather

February in Alpe d'Huez: What's on and weather

It's the school holidays, the resort is full of families, and the snow is already deep in resort.

Insider's guide to Tomorrowland Winter 2019

Insider's guide to Tomorrowland Winter 2019

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Alpe d’Huez

Rumours about Tomorrowland coming to the Alps began to rumble in March 2017 and it soon became apparent that Alpe d’Huez was amongst the forerunners to host this epic event. The rumours became official in March 2018, and it’s been all systems go since then.

an image of fred syversen skiing in chamonix

Fred Syversen: Professional Skier With World Record for Highest Cliff Jump

As the best freeriders in the world gather in Revelstoke this weekend for the first stop on the all-new Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face, we were fortunate to be able to have a sit down with a free skiing legend, holder of the world record for the highest cliff jump and super nice guy - Fred Syversen.

The Highlights of The Snowboxx Festival 2015 at Alpe d'Huez

The Highlights of The Snowboxx Festival 2015 at Alpe d'Huez

This years Snowboxx festival was a sell out in Alpe d'Huez. Oli & Neil were there checking out some of the action on and off the slopes.

Happy chilly times at The Relentless Freeze Festival

Alpe d'Huez Event Review: 9th November 2012

The Relentless Freeze Festival did exactly what it said on the tin and those not wearing their ski jackets could be found with teeth chattering, huddled around the vin chaud stand wrapping themselves in a fruity alcoholic blanket.

Megavalanche 2019 bookings

Megavalanche 2019 bookings

Summer in Alpe d’Huez is all about the 'Mega' which, in 2019, runs between July 8th and 14th. Thousands of intrepid, downhill mountain biking, adrenaline junkies will make their annual pilgrimage to resort.

a view of the top of the mountains

What's on in Alpe d'Huez this week 25th March 2017

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Alpe d’Huez

April may be round the corner but there’s still plenty to do away from the slopes here in Alpe d'Huez.

2017 arrives with a bang in Alpe d'Huez

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Alpe d’Huez

2017 certainly arrived with a bang here in Alpe d’Huez with a huge outdoor party at the leisure centre in the middle of resort. Although this is an annual event, it was, in fact, the first time in ten years that I've managed to go. This year with nothing particularly planned we decided to head up and see what it was all about.  

What's on in Alpe d'Huez 20th March 2017

What's on in Alpe d'Huez 20th March 2017

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Alpe d’Huez

Whether you fancy a trip to the summit of the Pic Blanc, trying curling or visiting the museum, there’s always plenty going on away from the slopes.

Sky team in paris

British success in Tour de France

After four exciting days of racing in the Alps, Chris Froome emerged victorious in Paris for the third win of his career. Equalling the records of Philippe Thys, Louison Bobet and Greg LeMond who all have three Tour wins under their belts, and becoming Britain's first three-time winner.

Ski Mountaineering in Alpe d'Huez

Ski Mountaineering in Alpe d'Huez

Next weekend sees the 20th edition of the prestigious Pyramide d’Oz ski mountaineering race, a race that regularly forms part of the French National Cup (Coupe de France) – on a course that was used in the 2009 World Cup. Around 150 to 200 competitors are set to tackle the gruelling course.

Highlights of the 2011 London Freeze

The London Freeze is the ski and snowboard event that brings together international live music acts and some of the world's best riders. The two day festival is the last weekend in October and in 2011 we caught up with X-Games medalist James Wooods for a chat about his Olympic hopes.

A vibrant ski resort scene with skiers, lifts, and a terrain park in the foreground, with a village and imposing snow-covered mountains beyond.

December in Alpe d'Huez: What's on and weather

It's December, the ski lifts open and the Christmas holidays are on the horizon.

a cyclist on the podium

Criterium du Dauphine 2017 heads to Alpe d'Huez

As predicted the Criterium du Dauphine is coming to Alpe d’Huez and the organisers have certainly managed to surprise us.

skier jumping sign of alpe d huez

Ofe X weekend 2017

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Alpe d’Huez

This weekend (Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March 2017) ski cross legend Ophelie David hosts her annual "Ofe X Weekend" here in Alpe d’Huez.