The Tour de France has provided us with motivation aplenty the past weeks as we watch the professionals tackle some of the most legendary climbs in the Alps. At the Haute Route, we are also buzzing after an incredible event at the Haute Route Pyrenees. Take a look at some of the highlights from this unforgettable event in our stage videos here.
It won't be long until it is your turn to take to the mountains and immerse yourself in the Haute Route experience. Until then, enjoy our article on the Alpe d'Huez below, plus lots of partner offers and insights.
Ride safe and see you in the mountains,
The Haute Route team
IN THIS EDITION
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The most memorable cycling moments from Alpe d'Huez
Celebrating 10 years with Mavic
How Ride with GPS can help in training
THE MOST MEMORABLE CYCLING MOMENTS
FROM THE ALPE D'HUEZ
There are plenty of unforgettable moments and tales of defiance to come from this remarkable road. But with a climb so steeped in history, where do you start when tasked with picking out three of the most memorable moments of the Alpe d’Huez?
Mavic is proud to be the oldest partner of the Haute Route, celebrating 10 years of loyalty and assistance for all Haute Route participants.
At your side once again in 2021, their team of technicians, plus support vehicles will be on hand to help you finish the Haute Route of your dreams. A faithful partner that understands its consumers!
Ride with GPS offers the world's best route planning and navigation software which you can use to plan training routes that match your Haute Route event courses. Check out their route library for inspiration and take advantage of all the tools in their ultra-powerful route planner - from the worldwide heat map to interactive elevation profiles, estimated ride times, and so much more.
In the run-up to the event, you will also receive direct access to an on-event integrated app but for now, enjoy exploring new routes and everything Ride with GPS has to offer.
Le Col was born from one pro-rider's push to create the best performance cycling apparel. Former GB cyclist Yanto Barker remains central to the development of Le Col Kit, putting his professional insight and hours of testing into every fine detail. This pursuit of performance and perfection delivers cycle apparel that’s simple and focused, to help you ride faster and further on every ride.
Make sure you bookmark the Practical Information page on our website as this will be your first port of call for all your Haute Route Alps info. From previous riders' newsletters, downloads and event services, everything can be found in one place on this page.
Haute Route, Route du Lac 3, Paudex, Vaud, Switzerland