It’s a recurring and legitimate question: is it better to stay in Alpe d’Huez or in the valley when participating in the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon? To enjoy true peace of mind and valuable services that will ease the mental pressure before the race, it seems wise to find accommodation in the resort. At the top of the 21 bends, Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa, official accommodation for the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon, offers a service that matches the challenge!
With the start at Lac du Verney in the valley and the finish in the heart of the Alpe d’Huez resort at an altitude of 1,800 metres, the dilemma is not necessarily easy to resolve: should you stay at the top or at the bottom? In our opinion, the most practical option is to find accommodation in the resort so that you can:
- be as close as possible to the race site for greater convenience and less transport;
- if possible, arrive a few days before the race to acclimatise to the altitude;
- benefit from the services offered by several establishments that support the triathlon.
Shared values between the Triathlon and Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa
This is how the event has forged a partnership over several years with Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa, a preferred destination for competitors, who will be welcomed by a team that shares the event’s values: a strong mountain heritage, the pursuit of performance and pushing oneself to the limit. Several members of the hotel staff are amateur runners or passionate endurance sports enthusiasts! The result: kindness, empathy and valuable encouragement when preparing to take part in a race as challenging as the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon.
Grandes Rousses Hôtel & Spa is also a family-run establishment that has brought together four generations of the same family. Like the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon, it is a story of endurance, passion, commitment and perseverance. Forming a partnership was a natural step given the two entities’ shared desire to promote the region and showcase the mountains while respecting them.
A special attention to triathlete's needs
‘Aware of the specific needs of athletes before, during and after exercise, we have designed a comprehensive support programme focused on performance, comfort and recovery,’ says Juliette Guillermin, marketing manager at Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa.
- Before exercise, a diet tailored to athletes’ needs (a hearty breakfast adapted to race schedules, balanced menus in the restaurant taking into account any specific dietary requirements) and free access to the fitness room for last-minute training sessions before the big day.
- After the race, optimal recovery with an outdoor wellness area facing the mountains, sports massages by professionals and cryotherapy equipment.
- In addition, a secure room is available for residents to store their bikes.
‘These services are part of the Accueil Cyclo Oisans and Accueil Vélo labels, which guarantee quality and attention to athletes,’ continues Juliette Guillermin. ‘For us, well-being is not just about comfort. It is designed to complement performance.’ Thanks to its proximity to the race site, Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa is an ideal base camp to fully enjoy not only the event, but also the resort.
To enjoy a Full Experience package (including race number) from Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa, don’t delay: only a few packages are left!