Le Tour 2016 - the story so far
Le Tour de France 2016 kicked off last Saturday with stage one and the 'Grand Depart' being hosted by the stunning island community of Le Mont Saint Michel.
Event Previews & Reviews from Alpe d'Huez
Read reviews of the best Alpe d'Huez events
Alpe d'Huez Ski Marathon 2019 Review
A good-sized crowd was in attendance for the first round of the 2019 French Long Distance Cross-Country Ski Cup in Alpe d’Huez on Sunday, January 6th.
Highlights from the London Ski and Snowboard Show
The London Ski and Snowboard show is for many the first event of the winter. Pick up the latest kit, catch up with friends and enjoy the party. It'll be a couple of months before you can do it for real.
Megavalanche Video, Alpe d'huez 2011
The gnaliest race in Alpe d'huez is easliy the Megavalanche. A top to bottom, mass start downhill race with hundreds of competitiors racing from the glacier to the town.
Tour de France Video, Alpe d'Huez 2011
Before the race came through the road was open to anyone who wanted to tackle the steep and demanding hill climb for themself. The town was full of cyclists and fans who had been lining the roadside for days in anticipation of the race, camped out in tents and caravans desperate for a glimpse of their heroes.
Ski racing world cup end of Season roundup 2017
February was dominated by the Alpine Skiing World Championships, held every second year, which kicked off in St Moritz on 6th February. Over 13 days, 589 athletes from 76 countries competed in eleven competitions in front of 165,000 spectators.
Insider's guide to Tomorrowland Winter 2019
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.
ESF Ski Show
Last night the slopes of The Signal here in Alpe d’Huez were truly lit up in fantastic style by the instructors of ESF Ski School, as the huge crowd were treated to the second of three torchlight descents to coincide with the U.K and French Half Term Holidays.
What's on in Alpe d'Huez
Whether you fancy a trip to the PicBlanc, a peaceful and tranquil tour of the historic church or the hustle and bustle of an ice hockey match there’s always plenty of things to do away from the slopes.
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.
Haute Route Alpe d’Huez 2017
We may be expecting a huge dump of snow in the next few days (see our dump alerts) but the keen cyclists amongst us are already planning our summer events and setting training programmes to suit
Switch it up a gear for TDF 2016
July brings with it all sorts of sporting events. This year we have the EURO 2016 hosted in France at the start of the month, the annual tennis tournamant at Wimbledon and Formula 1 action at Silverstone, Budapest and Hockenheim.
Ofe X weekend 2017
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.
April in Alpe d'Huez: What's on and weather
Spring is in the air as we enjoy longer sunnier days. Don't forget your sunscreen!
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.
What's on in Alpe d'Huez this week 1st March 2017
Whether you fancy a trip to the ice grotto, trying curling or visiting the museum, there’s always plenty going on away from the slopes.
What's on in Alpe d'Huez this week 3rd April 2017
It’s school holiday time so there’s a full entertainments programme on so whether you fancy a trip to the summit of the Pic Blanc, and art exhibition, trying curling or visiting the museum, there’s always plenty going on away from the slopes.
New Year torchlit descent in Alpe d'Huez
The New Year celebrations got started here on Friday evening at 6pm with a fantastic torchlight descent by the ski instructors of the ESF ski school.