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Event Previews & Reviews from Alpe d'Huez

Read reviews of the best Alpe d'Huez events

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International Comedy Film Festival in Alpe d'Huez

Last night crowds gathered outside Alpe D’Huez Palais de Sport for the highly regarded International Comedy Film Festival.

Ben Kilner Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet Ben Kilner one of Britian's best halpipe snowboarders. 

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.

Children playing ice hockey on the outdoor rink patinoire in Alpe d'Huez

What's on in Alpe d'Huez this week 1st March 2017

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Alpe d’Huez

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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1st rest day Tour de France 2016

As 15,000 people cycled the penultimate stage of the Tour de France 2016, from Megeve to Morzine in the Etape du Tour on Sunday, the drama of the actual race was unfolding in the Pyrenees.

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.

New Year's Eve 2017/18 in Alpe d'Huez

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Alpe d’Huez

New Years’ Eve is always a big night here in Alpe d’Huez and this year was no exception. The weather wasn’t great for a “pub crawl” but, hey, it’s NYE, so we braved the conditions and headed out – out out!

Alpe d'Huez in January 2020 - What weather to expect & what to do

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

It's very cold and the days are short, but the skies are blue and the pistes are quiet.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Andros Trophy 2016

Andros Trophy 2016

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Alpe d’Huez

The 26th season of the high octane action Trophee Andros makes its much anticipated return to Alpe d’Huez next weekend. Racing will take place on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December at the ice racing track, which is situated behind the leisure centre in the centre of town.