Ask for the programme! From Monday 22 to Friday 26 July, the Village Expo by Dacia Auto Dauphiné will be buzzing to the rhythm of the competition, but also with a programme of events for all ages. No need to have a race number to enjoy the atmosphere and be part of the legend. Here is our selection of the 10 not-to-be-missed moments of the 18th edition. We look forward to seeing you there.
MONDAY 22 JULY / 03.30pm
Lipton Sparkling Ice Tea opens the festival
PEPSI, official supplier to the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon for many years, has always supported the event to make it as convivial as possible thanks to its wide range of products, available to triathletes and the public alike. This year, what better way to launch the18thedition than with its new sparkling Lipton Ice Tea, and to welcome you to the discovery of new flavours?
During all the week
Photo Box and new Dacia Duster with Dacia Auto Dauphiné
DACIA Auto Dauphiné is giving the Village Expo a new dimension with a huge stand where you can discover its new DUSTER model. A number of surprises await you in this area, including a Photo Box to make your experience with us at the top of the 21 bends last forever.
MONDAY 22 July / 03.30pm + TUESDAY 23 July / 11.30am + WEDNESDAY 23 July / 11.30am
Dégustation des Fromages Chimay
Get ready to taste Chimay Trappist cheeses. Our favourite Belgian brewery is offering a tasting of its products at the organisation’s bar in the Village Expo by Dacia Auto Dauphiné. The perfect accompaniment to our official beer!
TUESDAY 23 July / 9.30am
BREIZHFAST Overstim.s
Brittany will be there, as always, with our nutrition partner Overstim.s offering breakfast on its stand. Rumour has it that pancakes and coffee will be served between two slices of Gatosport and a glass of Hydrixir Ultra.
WEDNESDAY 24 July / 10.00am
The official Overstim.s review of the running course
Don’t miss this collective jog to discover the running course. On the 6.5km loop, the Overstim.s team and the organisation will guide you and take the time to give you invaluable advices for the D-day. Meet in front of the Overstim.s stand, as the starting (and finishing) point.
WEDNESDAY 24 July / 02.00pm + all the week
Diverty Kids & the Triathlon Kids
Throughout the week, the Diverty Kids stand will welcome the youngest visitors to its bouncy castle and play area. On Wednesday, during the Kids Triathlon (broadcast LIVE on the event’s Facebook profile), DIverty Kids will be offering candyfloss to the young participants.
WEDNESDAY 24 July / 06.30pm
Session de coaching iDO Sport
Frédéric Belaubre and Charlotte Morel, former winners of the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon and coaches at iDO Sport and My Tribe, distil a series of tips for tackling the L Triathlon and for an effective approach to the competition. If you’re a triathlete: this session is as useful as it is essential!
THURSDAY 25 July / 07.30pm
Aviation Sans Frontières draw
Help Aviation Sans Frontières in its mission to support sick children and you could have the chance to fly for free somewhere in Europe! Visit the association’s stand to buy your tickets and try to win a return flight for two.
THURSDAY 25 July / 09.30pm (approx)
Arrival of the last Triathlon L participant
Join us at the finish line for what has become a ritual moment: the arrival of the last participant. It’s a moment of communion with the whole organisation, followed by a lovely gift: the broadcast of the day’s summary on the giant screen.
FRIDAY 26 July / 02.00pm
LIVE Triathlon M in the Village Expo by Dacia Auto Dauphiné
Supporters, stay with us in Alpe d’Huez to watch the start of the Triathlon M live on our giant screen. Sit back and enjoy the show before heading to our new FAN ZONE in Huez (access info) to cheer on the triathletes as they climb the 21 bends.