Alpe d'Huez Tour Experience
- Self-Guided
Spend 6 nights in Alpe d’Huez at a self-catered residence. Explore the area and witness the two Alpe d’Huez stages
Tour Dates
Monday 20th July - Sunday 26th July
PRICE PER PERSON
£125pp pre-registration
Key Features
- Spread your payments - interest free payment plan
- Choice of payment currencies
- This tour directly follows on from our Etape du Tour de France weekend
- 6 night tour with the option of one-night Paris extension
- Stay in Alpe d'Huez
- Self-Guided trip
- Conquer famous climbs such as L'Alpe d'Huez, Col de Sarenne, Col d'Ornon, Col du Galibier
- LIVE Stage viewing on Stage 18, 19 and 20
- Airport transfer from/to Geneva available
- Bike Rental Available
Self-Guided 2026 Alpe d'Huez Experience
with Sportive Breaks
Please note that this trip is for the independent traveller. You will look after your own rides and there are no staff support or meals included. If you prefer a fully supported tour then please choose this option: Alpe d’Huez Tour Experience – Sportive Breaks
Stay in L’Alpe d’Huez at the most desirable time of the year for a cyclist. You will be in the centre of all the action for the final three mountain stages in the Alps. Arrive on Monday 20 July directly after the Sportive Breaks 2026 Etape du Tour de France weekend. The Etape du Tour allows amateur riders to ride Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France on closed roads under race conditions just like the riders of the peloton days later. Etape du Tour de France 2026 – Sportive Breaks
Enjoy two days of self-guided rides on Tuesday and Wednesday where you will explore this fabulous cycling mecca by bike. Your location in Alpe d’Huez allows you to to access great climbs such as the Col du Galibier, Alpe d’Huez, Col de Sarenne and many more. Bear in mind that what goes down must come up again though at the end of the day! On Thursday you can see Stage 18 mid-stage on the route if you drive part of the way and on Friday and Saturday Alpe d’Huez features with two back to back stage finishes. You cannot be in a better location.
Stay six nights at residence L’Ours Blanc on a self-catering basis giving you complete freedom of how to spend your days and nights. Bike rental and airport transfers from Geneva airport are also available.
What's Included?
Accommodation
Well-located residence in Alpe d’Huez
Self Catering
Self-Guided
Bike Rental
Available for the duration of your tour with Sportive Breaks. Available at a supplement
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers available at a supplement
LIVE Stage viewing
On Stages 18, 19 and 20 includes the two Alpe d’Huez stages
Itinerary - 2026 Alpe d'Huez Week - Self-Guided
Day One - Bienvenue a L'Alpe d'Huez
Date
Location
If you were with us for our Etape du Tour weekend we will help transport you to your hotel in Bourg d’Oisans. If you wish to join us today then please contact us for options for airport transfers from Geneva airport.
On arrival our hosts will assist you with building your bike after travel. Rental bikes will also be available and fitted by our mechanic today.
Residence Ours Blanc is located in the centre of Alpe d’Huez. Your stay is on a self catering basis meaning that you will look after your own meals for the week.
Daily Highlights
- Arrival in Alpe d'Huez
- Welcome by our Hosts
- Residence Ours Blanc in Alpe d'Huez
- Airport Transfers from Geneva
- Transport to Alpe d'Huez after the Etape du Tour if you were staying with us in Bourg d'Oisans
Day Two - Ride the Romanche Valley
Date
Location
This morning after breakfast and final preparations of your bike, we suggest you do a ride in the the valley. Bourg d’Oisans is located in the Romanche Valley on the road connecting Grenoble to the Southern Alps. The valley location allows you to ride on the flat roads in the valley.
We expect many will be taking it easy after their herculean effort on Sunday during the Etape du Tour. More strenuous efforts are available for those who want to push themselves on one of the nearby climbs.
The pros will be riding a time trial in Thonon les Bains so you can be back at the residence in time to watch this.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Self-Guided Ride
- Residence Ours Blanc in Alpe d'Huez
- Watch the Tour stage on TV
Ride
Easy flat ride in the Romanche valley
Meals
No meals included
Day Three - Ride Alpe d'Huez
Date
Location
After breakfast get ready for the big one. Descend the Col de Sarenne and ride the 21 bends of ALpe d’Huez or extend your ride and head over to nearby Les 2 Alpes first for some lunch before tackling the climb after lunch. After a short warm up in the valley tackle the 21 hairpin bends. Stage 17 which is a sprint stage between Chambery and Voiron near Grenoble will be shown on TV.
Daily Highlights
- Self-Guided Ride
- Residence Ours Blanc in Alpe d'Huez
Ride
Supported ride in the area
Meals
No Meals included
Day Four - Stage 18 - Voiron to Orcieres-Merlette
Date
Location
The Tour is coming into range today with a stage between Voiron near Grenoble and Orciere-Merlette close to Gap in the Southern Alps. If you have transport it is possible to intercept the stage and watch it by the road side near the village of Corps. Alternatively stay more local and watch the stage on TV in the afternoon.
Daily Highlights
- Self-Guided Ride
- Residence Ours Blanc in Alpe d'Huez
Ride
Self-Supported Ride to watch LIVE action
Meals
No meals included
Day Five - Stage 19 - Gap to Alpe d'Huez
Date
Location
The entire area will be absolutely buzzing with activity today. It will be extremely busy everywhere and the roads up to the climb will close early. People park their camper vans up to a week before to get a good spot.
Today’s stage starts in Gap in the southern Alps and finishes on the famous 21 hairpin bends of Alpe d’Huez. From our hotel in Alpe d’Huez is just a short walk to the bends. Depending on how far you want to walk you can find a great vantage point today to watch the stage from the road side.
Daily Highlights
- Self-guided ride
- Residence Ours Blanc in Alpe d'Huez
- Live Race Viewing
Ride
Self-Supported ride or no riding today as it’s very busy
Meals
No meals included
Day Six - Bourg d'Oisans to Alpe d'Huez
Date
Location
You are in the finish town again today. This is an incredible experience to see the race from this close up. As yesterday the whole town will be extremely busy as it is THE place to be. If you are planning to eat out please reserve in advance.
Daily Highlights
- Self-Guided Ride
- Residence Ours Blanc Alpe d'Huez
Ride
Self-Guided Ride
Meals
No meals included
Day Seven
Date
Location
Departure day – transfer to Lyon or GVA airport – or Lyon airport TGV to get train to Paris if you want to see more of the Tour and see the final stage on the Champs Elysees.
Daily Highlights
- Departure
Ride
No Ride Today
Meals
No meals included
The Final Week in the Alps
The final week in the Alps culminates with three mountain stages. Stage 18 on Thursday sees a high-altitude Alpine finish at Orcières-Merlette near Gap. From our base in Le Bourg d’Oisans we will be in reach of the stage. Stage 19 on Friday is a 128km stage from Gap to Alpe d’Huez using its traditional ascent. This is the first of a double ascent of Alpe d’Huez, a Tour rarity last seen in 1979. Stage 20 takes place between Le Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez allowing us to see the start and the finish climb. Climbs included are Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Galibier, and the Col de Sarenne before the final ascent.
On Sunday we will offer you the option to go to Paris for one night and see the final stage on the Champs Elysees.
Stage 18 – Thursday, July 23: Mountain Stage Voiron to Orcières-Merlette
The first of the Alpine tests, ending with a summit finish at Orcières-Merlette near Gap. A historic climb, it will set the tone for the GC battle and will start to reveal who has the legs for the final showdown.
Stage 19 – Friday, July 24: Gap to Alpe d’Huez via Col d’Ornon
A short but intense stage featuring the Col d’Ornon and the iconic Alpe d’Huez. The 21 hairpin bends will be a battleground for climbers and a spectacle for fans.
Stage 20 – Saturday, July 25: Queen Stage with 5,600m Elevation Gain
The most brutal stage of the race and also the stage chosen to eb the 2026 Etape du Tour on Sunday 19 July. Riders face the Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, and a final ascent via Col de Sarenne to Alpe d’Huez. This stage will be decisive for the general classification.
Stage 21 – Sunday, July 26: Paris Finale with Montmartre Climbs
Instead of the traditional Champs-Élysées sprint, the finale features three ascents of Rue Lepic in Montmartre. The cobbled climb adds drama and flair, with the race concluding beneath the Arc de Triomphe.
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