Tour de France 2026: “Experience” – ALPE D’HUEZ ESCAPE

by Grand Tours Project
Region
French Alps
Duration
4 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D4 - Epic

Overview

This is your fast-track pass to the most legendary mountain stage in professional cycling. The Alpe d'Huez Escape is an unforgettable three-day experience that blends personal climbing triumph with the white-hot intensity of the Tour de France's high-Alpine battleground. The journey culminates with The Queen Stage, challenging you with the long, magnificent ascent towards the Col du Glandon - with the legendary Col de la Croix de Fer waiting for those seeking a final, extraordinary climb.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: BIENVENUE À Grenoble

25 km 300 m

D1

BIENVENUE À Grenoble

Day 2: Alpe d’Huez D-Day

35 km 1140 m

D1

Alpe d’Huez D-Day

Day 3: The Queen Stage

50 km 1623 m

D1

The Queen Stage

Day 4: Departure Day

Departure Day

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the French Alps

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