Alpe D’Huez Cycling Accommodation
Cycling Accommodation For Small and Large Groups
Cycling the beautiful mountain passes
If you’re looking for accommodation while coming to the French Alps to cycle the likes of Alpe D’Huez, Col de Croix De Fer or Galibier then you have found the right place. The Lauvitel Lodge is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Bourg d’Oisans; it’s a 10-15 min leg-warming ride to the town and the foot of Alpe D’Huez. It is much loved and frequently returned to by cyclists and cycling groups.
Accommodation
We are able to cater for up to 26 cyclists, with a good mix of rooms, each with its own style and magnificent mountain views. Some of the rooms are en-suite with the others being adjacent to a shared bathroom. You can see more details here.
We have a large, secure, fully equipped garage to look after your bikes; in addition to a plunge pool, stretch deck, and in-house massage service to look after your bodies. Our food is aimed at giving you the energy you need for those mountain climbs on the bike, as well as being totally delicious and something to Facebook home about.
Sportives
While we are open all year round, our accommodation is busiest during the main sportives in the area; Alpe d’HuZes, La Marmotte, Les Deux Alpes & La Vaujany. Of course, we also see a lot of cyclists coming to stay during Criterium du Dauphine and the Tour De France. Other popular times for cyclists are June and September, when the weather is a little cooler, the roads quieter and the mountains particularly beautiful for cycling.
Many cyclists come back year after year because they enjoy the amazing rides in the immediate vicinity and the incredibly relaxed atmosphere of the lodge. Will you become a regular?
What makes us different? Bring your partner or the family.
We are a great venue for ‘mixed’ (cyclists and non-cyclists) groups or couples! We have beautiful gardens to relax and play in, extraordinary walks to enjoy, including a beautiful walk up to a natural lake high up in the mountains above the lodge, as well as in-house well-being services including T’ai Chi, yoga and massage, and a detailed knowledge of other things you may like to do.
Climbing Alpe d’Huez
Time Trials
Sponsored Rides “Alpe d’Huzes”
Other Cycling Events:
Marco Pantani
This lesser known event, starting and finishing in Les Deux Alpes, takes place towards the end of August. The 164km race starts with a hair-raising peloton descent into Bourg d’Oisans, passes over the Col d’Ornon, through the Alpe du Grand Serre, back via Villard Reculas and Huez before descending to the Barrage du Chambon for the final climb back to Les Deux Alpes.
La Marmotte
Anyone who is willing to take on the challenges of the Marmotte is worthy of respect. This is perhaps the most challenging amateur cycling event on the annual sporting calander, attracting over 7,000 competitors in early July each year. Starting in Bourg d’Oisans, the 174km goes over the Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe and Col du Galibier before finishing with the famous climb to Alpe d’Huez.
Alpe d’Huez Triathlon
Towards the end of July EDF hosts a three day triathlon event, using the Lac de Verney for the swimming stage, the classic climb to Alpe d’Huez for part of the cycling route, and the alpine meadows at the top of Alpe d’Huez for the running stage. Spanning three days, the event includes a juniors’ competition, a Long Distance Triathlon (2.2km swim, 115km ride and 22km run) and a Short Distance Triathlon (1.2 km swim, 30km ride and 7km run).
Tour de France
The Oisans valley regularly hosts an Alpine stage of the Tour de France, often including the Classic Cols of Lautaret, Galibier and the Croix de Fer before finishing with the 21 hairpin bends of Alpe d’Huez. Lauvitel Lodge is well situated for this event, with relatively easy access to a large part of the route.
