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Alpe d'Huez Events
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There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Alpe d'Huez, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in resort, and don't forget to check out our weekly What's On calender. |
| Fila Sprint - January |
The Fila Spring event in Alpe d’Huez is a must for all those budding future child skiing Olympiads!!
Sponsored by Alberta Tomba, the Alpe d'Huez Fila Sprint is an annual meeting of leading European Ski Clubs. Exclusively for children between the ages of 5-16 years, the numerous competitions and team games offer an impressive display of the up and coming ski talent. Join the talent scouts in the crowd and see if you can spot the stars of tomorrow!
You can read our news article about the latest 2008 Fila Sprint event.
Fila Sprint Website
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last updated 22-Feb-2008 |
| International Comedy Film Festival - January |
The International Comedy Film Festival returns to Alpe d'Huez each year with a selection of 8 full-length comedy films and 10 unpublished short films for your viewing pleasure...
A unique event in France this festival is one of a kind - and it's free! Arrive early to bag your seat; the films are introduced by members of the cast and crew and this is a very popular event. Many of the films will be in French (some may have English subtitles) but all the films are screened in their original language, so American or English films will be shown with French subtitles.
International Comedy Film Festival Website
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last updated 25-Feb-2008 |
| La Marmotte Cycling Race - July |
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The Grand Trophée is a race for truly passionate cyclists who come from all over Europe to take part in one, or all, of the 10 exceptional cycling challenges that are held throughout France over the summer. Open to all, "La Marmotte" stage is the 8th in the series and is also one of the most difficult. With 16,400ft difference in height, 110 miles over fabulous passes; the Croix de Fer, the Telegraph, the Galibier, the Lautaret and then the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez....it's not for the faint hearted!! |
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last updated 13-Jun-2008 |
| Megavalanche MTB Competiton - July |
Alpe d’Huez is rapidly becoming a bit of a Mecca for mountain bikers and the Mégavalanche MTB Competition is now one of the many mountain biking events of the Grandes Rousses summer season. Starting at 3330m on the peak of the Sarenne Glacier, the Mégavalanche is the ultimate in downhill biking contests, over 700 riders will have entered the eliminating rounds and less than 250 will get through so only the hardcore need apply!
For those who didn't make the finals they can still get the chance to hurl themselves down the longest downhill track in the world - they just won't be timed and classified.
Megavalanche Official Website
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last updated 25-Feb-2008 |
| Le Tour de France - July |
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Catch a glimpse of France's most revered sporting event as it whizzes through the Alps. The gruelling heights of Alpe d'Huez make up one of the mountain stages of the legendary Tour de France cycling race. You can expect a large turnout of cheering spectators and a great atmosphere in the Southern Alps. ... see "Le Tour de France" for more
Tour de France Official Website
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last updated 13-Jun-2008 |
| Alpe Triathlon - July |
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The annual triathlon contest puts competitors through their paces as they push themselves to the limits across the varied and high-altutide terrain of Alpe d'Huez. There are 5 events, held over 4 days, offering a number of different races for varying abilities - there is even a kids mini-triathlon! Races take part between the two neighbouring resorts of Alpe d'Huez and Vaujany.
Alpe Triathlon Official Website
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last updated 25-Feb-2008 |
| Alpe 21 - August |
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Seen it on TV and fancy doing it yourself? Well now is your chance with the "Alpe 21" amateur competition - a timed pedestrian climb of the 21 bends up to Alpe d’Huez. This meeting gathers more than 500 hikers and runners and also includes a 1,2 mile race just for children on the Avenue des Jeux in the very heart of the resort. |
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last updated 25-Feb-2008 |
| Horse Endurance Ride - September |
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The Horse Endurance Committee of Rhone Alpes organises an annual international race in the Oisans region- 75 miles in 4 laps across varying terrain. Starting from Bourg d’Oisans, the trail passes along the Vénéon valley, over the dikes and the forest paths until the village of Venosc, then to Allemont in the Eau d’Olle valley, and progressively runs up to the village of Oz-en-Oisans and Alpe d’Huez where the horses will arrive on the gallop trail of the high-altitude Horse Riding Training Centre. A phenominal test of stamina for both horse and rider - expect to see a heaving flank or two! |
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last updated 25-Feb-2008 |
| Andros Trophy - December |
France's most prestigious ice-racing series stages its third race of the season at the French ski resort of Alpe d'Huez.
The Andros Trophy has been running since 1990 and attracts the world’s best drivers and car manufacturers. A glamorous and spectacular event, it consists of further races in mountain resorts namely: Val Thorens, Andorra, Isola 2000, Lans en Vercors, Serre Chevalier with a grand finale pitting the leaders against each other in the Stade de France, Paris.
The race is divided into two categories, Elite and Promotion, which are then further split into two individual heats. Each Driver and co-pilot team is divided into two groups for the heats and the finals; the winning team being the one with the highest points tally.
The ice tracks are prepared weeks in advance in each of the resorts, habitually and rigorously sprayed with water to ensure an even and stable coating of ice. The unpredictable alpine weather conditions can make for exciting viewing when ice melts or forms at unexpected points of the race!
Photo credit ¦ Andros Trophy website
Andros Trophy Official Website
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last updated 22-Feb-2008 |
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