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Giving up is not an option!

5,000 cyclists, alone or in teams, will climb the Alpe d'Huez ascent and its legendary 21 hairpin bends up to six times in a single day.

A mythical and renowned climb in the Netherlands, with its 14 km and 1,120 meters of elevation gain. By bike, running, or walking, the goal is to cover a maximum of 84 km and 6,700 meters of elevation gain in the same day! The objective of these six ascents (Zes meaning 6 in Dutch) is to raise funds for the KWF, the official national cancer foundation in the Netherlands.

A triple ascent for the 2026 edition

In 2026, the Tour de France returns to Alpe d'Huez in force with two stages, a first!
-July 24 (stage 19): Start in Gap. Finish at Alpe d'Huez via the climb of the 21 bends
-July 25 (stage 20): Start in Bourg d'Oisans. Arrival at Alpe d’Huez via the Col de Sarenne

Upstream, Alpe d’Huez hosts another major cycling event: L’Etape du Tour de France, a demanding challenge and surely L’Etape du Tour de France the most difficult in recent years. On July 19th, 16,000 participants will set off from Bourg d'Oisans for a 170km race with 5400m of elevation gain. After the Col de la Croix de Fer, the Col du Télégraphe and the Col du Galibier, they will arrive at the summit of Huez via the Col de Sarenne.
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The Alpe d'Huez Triathlon celebrates its 30th anniversary

The Alpe d'Huez Triathlon returns from August 2nd to 6th for its 30th edition. This iconic and magical sporting event is renowned for its difficulty and the beauty of its courses. Every year, it brings together nearly 5,000 athletes from many countries, ready to take on a demanding challenge in the heart of the Oisans mountain range. The course combines physical effort and endurance management with three demanding events:

• The L Triathlon: 2.2km swim / 118km bike / 19.2km run

• The M Triathlon: 1.5km swim / 28km bike / 6.4km run

• The Duathlon : 6.5km run / 15km bike / 5.5km run

The race begins with a swim in Lake Verney, whose cool waters immediately set a fast pace. It continues with the cycling segment, marked by the iconic climb of Alpe d'Huez and its 21 hairpin bends. This steady but demanding climb is the key moment of the race and tests the physical and mental capabilities of the triathletes. The run then takes place in the hills above the resort, on a rolling course offering sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.