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Higher, harder, prettier, and a fraction of the traffic of its neighbor Alpe d’Huez.

Along with “L’Etape du Tour” – it is probably the most famous – and one of the the most challenging – Cyclosportive in France.

174 kilometres (108 miles) and 5,000 metres vertical ascent (16,400 feet)!

The last day of vacation. Climbing Alpe d’Huez is a great way to end…

We started our journey back north and arrived last night in Alpe d’Huez. With its…

Below, Doreen and I in Alpe d’Huez at the top of the climb – before…

STATS: 31.6kms; 1,650 metres ascent Start: Rochetaillée Top: 2,067 metres Last Climbed: July 2006…

59.9km Saturday, Doreen and I climbed the most famous climb in biking – Alpe d’Huez…