Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Saint-Jean-d'Arves

Road cycling routes

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Jean-D'Arves

Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Saint-Jean-d'Arves

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Alpe d'Huez Climb – Route du pas de la confession loop from Saint-Jean-d'Arves

07:31

117km

3,510m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.05 km for 23.0 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 89.2 km for 23.0 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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51.8 km

Hairpin 17 of the Alpe d'Huez Climb

Highlight • Climb

Iconic corner that’s worth taking the time for a photo...if you aren’t racing

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55.9 km

Steven Rooks corner

Highlight • Summit

Half of the ascent is done.

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57.0 km

Saint-Ferréol Church (Dutch Corner, Alpe d'Huez)

Highlight • Religious Site

A very beautiful sacred building to see.

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60.4 km

Marco Pantani curve

Highlight • Climb

From this hairpin bend you can enjoy a sublime view.

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61.7 km

Alpe d'Huez Climb

Highlight • Climb

Historic climb of the Tour de France, Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in the French Alps. Its most famous side is the one starting from Bourg-d'Oisans, which features 21 …

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66.4 km

View of Bourg d'Oisans Valley from Alpe d'Huez

Highlight • Viewpoint

the section from Huez towards Villard-Reculas is steadily uphill.
Quiet and beautiful section of the route.

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67.0 km

Pas de la Confession (Altitude 1542 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area.

Ideal if you are looking for a nice quiet climb with great views. This is definitely worth a short stop, beautiful with a view over the valley.

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67.8 km

Beautiful little cornice road, with a beautiful view of the Bourg d'Oisans plain. A nice alternative to the climb of the Alpes d'Huez. Go up to Villard Reculaz, the road joins the rise of the Alps at Huez.

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105 km

Viewpoint

107 km

Col de la Croix-de-Fer

Mountain Pass

117 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

11.6 km

1.17 km

646 m

214 m

Surfaces

117 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

7°C

-2°C

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Comments

October 6, 2023,Alpe d'Huez <> Croix de Fer (+ "petit Glandon")

Outing with the aim of not forcing it, in stroll mode, super pleasant (but without being overtaken either!)

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July 4, 2025,Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes #1 - Alpe d'Huez → Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (Col du Glandon, Col de la Croix-de-Fer)

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September 18, 2024,2024.09.18 Day 6: SMdC - Col. dl Croix de Fer - Le Bourg-d'Oisans + Alpe d'Huez. Be the Kasia Ride 🩷🩷🚵🩷🩷

What a day! The main points:
1. Cold uphill to the Col de la Croix de Fer. The higher, the more beautiful. Totally empty road. Partly steep.
2. Col dl Croix de Fer in the autumn dress should not hide in the shadow of the famous big passes. The place, the surroundings, and the road are amazing 😍
3. Fresh …

August 1, 2024,Naar de Croix de Fer

Now turn right onto the Croix de Fer after having turned left twice before on the Glandon. Still one of the most beautiful climbs. Nice view of the lakes.

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