Triathlon
July
Swim
The TIME Alpe d'Huez, long distance Triathlon takes place in an exceptional setting and over a unique course!
The swimming event takes place in the crystal waters of the Lac du Verney. The lake is surrounded by wooded peaks and offers a beautiful peaceful location. The water temperature is a rather chilly 15°C which is soon forgotten due to the sheer delight of competing in this setting.
Cycle
The bike race course is quite simply legendary making it totally unique, with two mountain passes on the programme:@
- The Col d'Ornon (1371 m)
- The Alpe du Grand Serre (1375 m)
- The notorious 21 switchbacks of Alpe d’Huez which is included in nearly every Tour de France due its grueling and unforgiving nature
Run
Finally, once contestants have discarded their bikes in Alpe d’Huez, it is onto the running section of the triathlon. The route combines mountain paths and roads consisting of three 7.3 km loops. This is one of the top international triathlon competitions due to its high-altitude and sheer exertion that competitors face
We will always try to work around your schedule. As a small specialist tour operator exclusively providing luxury holidays to Vaujany, we have the flexibility often missing from larger companies.
Be it to organise a quick second break, a weekend get-away for a large group or perhaps a corporate weekend, we can tailor make a break that meets all your requirements.
We've partnered with The Chalet Chef to make hosting memorable evening an absolute breeze. Their chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish.
Cycling in the French Alps and Oisans area is a wonderful experience. Riding out of Vaujany every morning whether to train or compete, is like riding through the annals of cycling history.
There's nothing quite like a good pair of shoes, and bicycles work in a similar way; a good well-adjusted bike to suit your body type and riding ability will make you ride more comfortably, last longer and roll faster.
Skiing season over? Not a chance I hear you say! Think again - You can ski in the summer in the French Alps, no need to put away that precious ski gear.
