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Route du pas de la confession – Alpe d'Huez climb loop from Villard-Reculas

Route du pas de la confession – Alpe d'Huez climb loop from Villard-Reculas

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Route du pas de la confession – Alpe d'Huez climb loop from Villard-Reculas

02:35

33.5km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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1.85 km

Route du pas de la confession

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Beautiful little cornice road, with a beautiful view of the Bourg d'Oisans plain. A nice alternative to the climb of the Alpes d'Huez. Go up to Villard Reculaz, the road joins the rise of the Alps at Huez.

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2.08 km

Spectacular view over the Romanche Valley

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Alpe d'Huez, between dream and reality!

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2.63 km

Pas de la Confession (Altitude 1542 m)

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One of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area.

Ideal if you are looking for a nice quiet climb with great views. This is definitely worth a short stop, beautiful with a view over the valley.

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3.24 km

View of Bourg d'Oisans Valley from Alpe d'Huez

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the section from Huez towards Villard-Reculas is steadily uphill.
Quiet and beautiful section of the route.

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4.69 km

Alpe d'Huez climb

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Very beautiful winding route, a classic.

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12.7 km

Kilometer 0 for the ascent of Alpe d'Huez

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Put it all to the left and go

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22.6 km

Viewpoint

33.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

4.50 km

1.76 km

1.24 km

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

5.00 km

1.92 km

142 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,510 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Route du pas de la confession – Alpe d'Huez climb loop from Villard-Reculas

Route du pas de la confession

Spectacular view over the Romanche Valley

Pas de la Confession (Altitude 1542 m)

View of Bourg d'Oisans Valley from Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez climb

Kilometer 0 for the ascent of Alpe d'Huez

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