Alpe d'Huez Mega Avalanche Mountain bike competition: 5 to 11 July 2010
During Megavalanche Week, Alpe d’Huez and the Grandes Rousses Massif resort becomes the heart of the mountain bike freeride world. There are 1400 participants from 20 nations, 7 days of non-stop races and events: the Sprint Avalanche of Oz-en-Oisans, the Mega Film Festival nights. This includes the exhibition and test-ride center with the best and latest mountain bike and components brands. Starting with the qualification day on the Dôme track, followed by the highlight of the festival; the most spectacular mountain bike race... the Megavalanche.
The route is 30 km of non-stop downhill tracks on the Mégavalanche circuit, the longest in the world: Where the route starts on a glacier and finishes in the valley. It has a vertical drop of 2,610m, from 3,330 m (Pic Blanc) to 720 m (Allemont).
There are 9 cable cars: open from 1 July to 30 August, that provide access to 10,000 m of downhill thrills in a single day!
We have 2 superb Clubhotels to accommodate you during the mountain bike festival. To book your place, contact me on
01273 244 519