Looking for your next challenge? Our ultimate Alpe d'Huez cycling challenge, The Epic 21, will take place from 6th June 2026 to 11th June 2026.

Join us in France's cycling capital, Alpe d'Huez, for the ultimate bucket list challenge of riding the mythical 21 hairpin bend ascent to Alpe d'Huez - 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 6 times! If you reach 8 climbs you'll have 'Everested' the challenge.

If you want to take on something big for 2026, then this is for you. The challenge is designed to be modular so whether you are aiming for three ascents (which is a massive achievement for most regular road cyclists) or eight, we're there to help you push yourself to your limits and celebrate everyone's successes. 

Our unique five-night trip brings together a group of keen cyclists looking to challenge themselves. Once in resort, you'll get ideas for itineraries taking in legendary road rides and climbs for you to make the most out of these mythical mountain roads before taking on the ultimate challenge, The Epic 21. 

Our ultimate Alpe d'Huez cycling challenge trip will take place from 6th June 2026 to 11th June 2026.

TRAVEL

Choose whether you arrange your own flights, or we can book the Eurotunnel or a DFDS Dover/Calais ferry if you prefer to drive across France on empty motorways and bring your own bike and equipment. Our suggested flights are with Easyjet from London Gatwick to Lyon and we'll be meeting these with a transfer to whisk you to Alpe d'Huez. 

ACCOMMODATION 

Once there, you'll check-in to your 5-star self-catering accommodation. The apartments we've picked have an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub, for soaking tired muscles after a long day in the saddle. 

A continental breakfast will be provided and group dinners organised for each evening. 

If you haven't brought your own bike, then cycle hire can also be arranged, including road e-bikes. 

THE EPIC 21

For 2026, the culmination of the trip will be the ultimate challenge of riding the mythical 21 hairpin bends of the legendary Alpe d'Huez climb. The ascent has an incline of 8% and a total length of 13.8km. Will you tick off 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 6 ascents? Or Everest with 8 ascents? After this epic challenge, join us for a prize giving dinner to celebrate everyone's achievements. 

THE ITINERARIES

In resort, warm up for The Epic 21 with our itineraries; team up with others, tackle the cols including the Col du Glandon and the Col de la Croix de Fer, ride mythical routes around Bourg d'Oisans or take one of the other two scenic climbs up to Alpe d'Huez, including via the Col de Sarenne. 

THE COST

For our June 2026 trip, prices from £674 pp for 5 nights including transfer from Lyon (if arriving on suggested flights), shared accommodation with private bedroom and bathroom in a two bedroom apartment, continental breakfasts, five dinners, suggested itineraries, the challenge, a cycling jersey and prize giving. 

Limited places are available on this unique trip so email our team now to register.

You will be required to arrange your own travel insurance (compulsory) and bike insurance. 

Contact us by email or give us a call to sign up for 2026.

The Tour de France, Tom Pidcock... need we say more.

The climbs and rides around Alpe d'Huez are mythical. For road cyclists, the ascent from Bourg d'Oisans to Alpe d'Huez round its 21 hairpin bends is amongst the top three most legendary climbs in the world and features prominently in the Tour de France. Each hairpin is named after a past winner of the Alpe d'Huez stage of the Tour de France. 

With an average of an 8% gradient and the steepest sections reaching 12%, the cycling in the area represents a real challenge for dedicated road cyclists. Factor in the stunning views and epic scenery, and you've got a near perfect location. 

Tom Pidcock won the Tour de France stage finish at Alpe d’Huez in 2022. He was the youngest rider to ever win on the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb, while his descent from the Col du Galibier has been described as a masterclass in fast descents showing off his speed and technical skill.