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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Alpe d'Huez climb – Confession Pass loop from Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne

Saint-Sorlin-D'Arves

Alpe d'Huez climb – Confession Pass loop from Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

Hard

5.0

(7)

945

riders

Alpe d'Huez climb – Confession Pass loop from Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves

08:30

105km

3,160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 836 m for 23.0 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 81.5 km for 23.0 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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30.8 km

View on the lake

Highlight • Other

33.9 km

Lake Verney

Highlight • Lake

This is a simply beautiful lake. It's great to be able to drive right next to it!

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41.8 km

La Romanche

Lake

42.5 km

Pathway Along the Romanche River in Parc National des Écrins

Highlight • Trail

The path is in excellent condition and without motor vehicles

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45.4 km

Kilometer 0 for the ascent of Alpe d'Huez

Highlight • Climb

Put it all to the left and go

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45.5 km

Alpe d'Huez climb

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Very beautiful winding route, a classic.

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54.3 km

Huez village

Highlight • Settlement

This village is very beautiful.

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57.8 km

View of Alpe d'Huez

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the famous serpentine and concrete castles of Alpe d'Huez

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58.0 km

Confession Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A relatively hidden gem, if you can call it that. The climb to Alpe d'Huez via Pas de la Confession is arguably more appealing than the main Alpe d'Huez climb, as the latter has a lot more traffic.

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85.5 km

Viewpoint

99.1 km

Col de la Croix-de-Fer

Mountain Pass

105 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.4 km

7.64 km

1.56 km

348 m

238 m

198 m

Surfaces

101 km

3.55 km

355 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

15°C

61 %

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