Thursday 29 July 2027
1.5 km SWIM
28 km BIKE
6.4 km RUN
Get ready for an epic day! The Alpe d’Huez Triathlon M brings together 1800 triathletes from the four corners of the globe for the most intense race of the week. Whatever your goal, you are part of a magnificent celebration of the spirit of triathlon.
The race pack collection takes place at the Palais des Sports de l’Alpe d’Huez / Avenue des Brandes. To obtain your race pack, you will have to present:
SUNDAY 25
4pm to 7pm
MONDAY 26
9.30am to 12.30pm
2.30pm to 7pm
TUESDAY 27
9.30am to 12.30pm
2.30pm to 7pm
WEDNESDAY 28
14.30pm to 7pm
THURSDAY 29
9.30am to 12.30pm
1 étiquette sur la tige de selle
1 étiquette sur le casque (côté droite)
1 étiquette sur le casque (devant)
1 étiquette sur le sac
d’affaires personnelles (option)
1 étiquette sur le sac Transition
1 étiquette sur le sac de Transition course à pied (option)
The swimming gear must be placed in the Swim Transition bag (given by the organization) during the T1. This bag must be correctly labelled (sticker to be put on the rope), and well closed by the triathlete who leaves it at its place in T1 so that the organization can take it back to Alpe d’Huez.
For the running gear, triathletes have 2 options.
The running gear can be dropped off (using the numbered bag given by the organization):
Personal items can be left with the volunteers at the entrance of the T1 Park – Lac du Verney before the start, in the triathlete’s correctly labelled and personal backpack (sticker to be fixed on the handle or the rope), and are brought back to Alpe d’Huez during the race (plastic bags are not allowed).
The timing chip provided with your race number must be returned after your race.
At the finish line, in the transition bag collection area. Your bag will only be returned to you in exchange for your chip.
As usual, the PhysiOsteo Team, made up of 20 osteopathy or physiotherapy professionals, will be present to attend to participants (free of charge) throughout the week.
In the room next to the bib number collection area.
At the same opening time that the race pack collection area and at the end of the race in the finishers area.
Help us raise funds for Aviation Sans Frontières by taking part in our special prize draw (visit the association’s stand and you could win a return flight for two to Europe).
Our official partner Overstim.s offers you a selection of specific sports nutrition products to accompany you during your challenge.
You will also find a wide choice of solid and liquid foods throughout the race.
The drinks during the cycling section are provided in 500ml bottles.
The drinks during the running section are provided in cups.
Nutrition in a race is all about strategy. Prepare a plan depending on what you need, your experience and your goals, so that nothing is left to chance during the race, and your body gets the fuel it needs at the right time.
Hydration is a key factor in your performance in an event where it is often very hot. Remember to drink small amounts on a regular basis, and to choose drinks that will compensate the loss of mineral salts.
If you need to, stop at the aid stations. It’s better to spend a minute to eat properly than to eat badly and miss the opportunity to recover some energy. In addition, the volunteers will be there to give you a boost!
Do you have any questions about the organization of your race and getting your supporters around?
Visit our new EXPERIENCE INFO POINT in the Race Pack Collection Hall, where an advisor will help you define a personalized logistics plan and answer all your questions.
EDF welcomes you to the Lac du Verney, the reservoir of the Grand’Maison hydroelectric power plant, the most powerful in Europe, and a mecca for triathlon for the past 20 years.
If you are cycling down from Alpe d’Huez, please take the route indicated for participants (via Villard-Reculas, from Huez). Plan on 35 to 40 minutes of downhill.
If you are coming down by car, please go through Bourg d’Oisans. Plan on 45 minutes from Alpe d’Huez, and take into account the parking restrictions around the Lac du Verney.
It is strongly recommended not to travel to the start area by car, as spectators watching the swim will not be able to return to Alpe d’Huez while the race is in progress.
It is forbidden to swim in the Lac du Verney outside the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon events.
Please use only the toilets located in the start area.
Please respect local residents, use the car parks indicated by the organisers and give a positive image of our sport.
Respect the site and the exceptional surroundings in which you have the chance to practise your passion.
Bike check-in at the Park T1: please present all your equipment prepared for the race with the corresponding labels on the helmet and the bike.
T2
Thursday 29
from 9am to 12pm
Opening of the bike park T2 – Alpe d’Huez (for athletes wishing to prepare their running gear themself). Please respect the space and number assigned to you.
T1
Thursday 29
from 11.30am to 1.30pm
Control at the entrance of the bike park T1 – Lac du Verney: please present all your equipment prepared for the race with the corresponding labels on the helmet and the bike.
IMPORTANT :
Your personal items bag is to be dropped off in the dedicated tent. You will get it back in Alpe d’Huez after the race.
During the transition, please leave all your swimming gear (wetsuit, swim cap, goggles) in your swim transition bag. You will get it back in Alpe d’Huez after the race.
Two access points to the park have been created to facilitate the bikes check-in.
15 minutes before the start, take your place in the start lock. You have free access to the lock, depending on your estimated swimming level. 3 levels are indicated (easy-intermediate-difficult).
Your race doesn't start until you cross the timing mat at the water's edge. There's no need to rush!
On the course, you must leave ALL the buoys to your right.
You exit the water and enter the transition park via the start lock.
Bike park T1 opening (2 access points).
All competitors are called to the starting area.
ELITE category (M+F) call (for a start in the water)
START! all categories
the temperature of the Lac du Verney is usually between 15 and 18 degrees. If you are afraid of the cold, don’t hesitate to use heating oil, but also a second cap (under the official cap). Get the bloody pumping and warm up before you get in the water.
Be realistic. If swimming is not your favourite discipline, take advantage of the rolling start and position yourself in the ‘easy’ lock to avoid the pressure of more experienced swimmers.
Make the most of it! To help you get used to the water temperature as much as possible and get your body moving, the warm-up zone is easily accessible, directly from the transition park.
The cycling part of the event takes place on open roads. You must respect the traffic rules in all circumstances.
The road between T1 and the exit of Allemond will be closed in both directions from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
The road from Alpe d’Huez to Bourg d’Oisans will be closed to downhill traffic (opposite to the race direction) from 2:15 pm to 5:00 pm.
Drafting (taking advantage of the slipstream of other competitors) is not allowed on the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon events. Each triathlete must be at least 12 meters behind the competitor in front of them. The Watchers are strict on this, and will intervene as soon as the distances between competitors are not respected.
Participants MUST respect the natural environment, both during the race and in the transition parks. Clean-up zones are clearly marked at the aid stations, where participants can throw their rubbish.
Any athlete caught throwing waste out of the zone will be disqualified by the Watchers if they do not correct their behavoiur.
All external assistance is forbidden during the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon events. Only volunteers and the organisation are allowed to provide participants with food and drink.
Furthermore, supporters are not allowed to follow an athlete with their vehicle: the athlete risks inmediate exclusion from the race.
is the absolute priority on the bike. Do not take any unnecessary risks that could endanger your life or the lives of others. Stay to the right, never cross the center line and stay focused.
the ascent of the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez requires patience and control. The first section until the aid station of La Garde is very difficult. Pace yourself in order to conserve your energy for the rest of the climb.
remember that you are participating in a mountain event. The roads are difficult to access and the set up of the race is difficult. Encourage your supporters to follow your journey with the timing platform. Be respectful of other participants to maintain the quality of the race for everyone… and avoid direct disqualification if a referee catches you.
IMPORTANT:
Whatever the category, pro or amateur, the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon is the moment of truth. It is the moment to show your mental strength. Stay positive, even in the worst moments, and don’t hesitate to talk to the volunteers to boost your motivation (they’re good at this).
Don’t miss this opportunity to check out the new running route. Meet at the Overstim.s stand at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday for the official start of the recon. The Overstim.s team and organisation will show you around the loop at a jogging pace.
If you have the chance, plan a few training sessions at altitude before the race, in order to acclimatize your body. Running on race day will be much more comfortable.
The Alpe d’Huez Triathlon is an independent event and is not affiliated with the French Triathlon Federation. The refereeing is done by a specific team within the organization: the “Watchers”.
The triathlete corrects their behaviour and continues the race, or is subject to a red card.
The triathlete continues their race once they’ve been notified of the penalty, and makes their “stop&go” stop of 2 min in the penalty box before starting the run.
The triathlete stops or joins the next transition, after having given his/her number to the Watcher.
The Penalty Box is a tent located at the exit of transition 2 in the bike park. It is up to the triathlete to present themselves at the penalty box to make their “stop & go”.
How to follow the race closely? Give your supporter the right info!
The organization is putting on a LIVE broadcast of the Triathlon M, applying the same system as for the L Triathlon. With the growing number of participants in the event, access to the Lac du Verney for friends and family is becoming increasingly difficult. It is almost impossible to get back to the resort in time once the start is given. For the public of the Triathlon M, supporting at the start makes no sense. We encourage supporters to stay in Alpe d’Huez and take advantage of the streaming in place + the FAN ZONE! Thank you for helping us to preserve the quality of the race. Thank you for your help.
All the results of the week, real-time rankings during competitions, all in one place. Visit our results page.
Two areas dedicated to the public, on the 21-turn climb (FAN ZONE OVERSTIM.S) and on the running course (FAN ZONE RUN), with free access by cable car from the finish area!
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE FINISHERS!
How about giving the symbol of your achievement even more meaning? In the Village Expo by Dacia AUTO DAUPHINÉ, a free medal engraving service is available.
