What is the population of Alpe d Huez?

1700 permanent residents
Features : Health and tourist resort, referenced as “Grand Domaine”, Southern exposure, listed as a Great Ski Area by the “Nouvelles Glisses” Club and Ski France. Population : 1700 permanent residents – 32,500 beds.

Is Alpe d’Huez snow sure?

The ski resort is located at great heights in the most snow rich region of the Alps and so it usually has sufficient levels of natural snow. A majority of the runs, especially in the base areas, also have snow-making capabilities.

What is the grade of Alpe d Huez?

Details. The climb to the summit starts at Le Bourg d’Oisans in the Romanche valley. The climb goes via the D211 from where the distance to the summit (at 1,860 m (6,102 ft)) is 13.8 km (8.6 mi), with an average gradient of 8.1%, with 21 hairpin bends and a maximum gradient of 13%.

Which region is Alpe d’Huez in?

Alpe d’Huez is a thriving year-round resort, just as busy in summer as in winter. The main town sits at 1869m above sea level, at the centre of the Oisans region in the French Alps. At its highest point, the resort reaches up to 3300m on the Pic Blanc glacier which you have access to in both winter and summer.

What is Alpe d’HuZes?

Alpe d’HuZes is a Dutch fundraising event for combating cancer in which people climb, typically by bike, six times in a single day. The mountain Alpe d’Huez is well-known in the Netherlands as one of the main Tour de France mountains where Dutch cyclists have been traditionally relatively successful.

What does Alpe d’HuZes do for the Dutch Cancer Society?

The Dutch Cancer Society (KWF Kankerbestrijding) is a very important partner of Alpe d’HuZes. Alpe d’HuZes has a registered Fund (a fund for subsidies) at the Dutch Cancer Society. The expenditure from this fund is made on the basis of an annual spending plan.

How does the Alpe d’Huez Tour de France work?

On a single day, 5000 participants will bike, hike or run the Alpe d’Huez. Attempting a maximum of six climbs, under the motto ‘giving up is not an option’. The race day is always on the first Thursday in June and is part of a complete week, which is being prepared for a full year.

When is the Alpe d’Huez 2020?

31 May – 5 June 2020. DONATED. Alpe d’HuZes is a unique sporting event where as much money as possible is raised for cancer research and for improving the quality of life of people with cancer. On a single day, 5000 participants will bike, hike or run the Alpe d’Huez.