{"id":2053551,"date":"2026-07-21T09:53:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2053551"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:53:43","slug":"all-the-roads-will-be-saturated-our-tips-for-negotiating-alpe-dhuez-travel-chaos-to-watch-double-tour-de-france-stage-finishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2053551","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;All the roads will be saturated&#8217; \u2013 Our tips for negotiating Alpe d&#8217;Huez travel chaos to watch double Tour de France stage finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NBaejdCS3Nmdh4DZbcPUgB-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aUZGFkr3rDhTqjXbqj5iCP-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aUZGFkr3rDhTqjXbqj5iCP-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: GC race explodes into life on the climbs of the Massif Central during stage 10 of the Tour de France\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7W9s3Fv56sjt4pAnNyRSYE-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Victory for the breakaway on stage 13 of the Tour de France\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUmEXDp6R3F4EyPnogzKtR-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUmEXDp6R3F4EyPnogzKtR-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Another bunch sprint despite a late flurry of attacks at stage 12 of the Tour de France\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTour de France\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;All the roads will be saturated&#8217; \u2013 Our tips for negotiating Alpe d&#8217;Huez travel chaos to watch double Tour de France stage finishes<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJackie Tyson <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-21T09:53:43Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n21 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">From 16,000 riders at L&#8217;Etape du Tour on July 19 to influx of crowds for pair of Tour de France climbs, tourists welcome as locals gear up for &#8216;the world passing in front of our house&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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The D211 is the official name of the road that zigs and zags up the mountain and to the ski resort at the top, 1,120 metres (3,670 feet) gained from the base at Bourg d&#8217;Oisans in just 13.8 kilometres (8.6 miles).<\/p>\n<p>The D211 is most famous for its 21 switchbacks, firmly back as a protagonist on stage 19 at this year&#8217;s Tour de France, but a 3.7km section will also play a decisive role in stage 20 as the final segment of a mountaintop finish circuit following the Col de Sarenne ascent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd83fe16-8456-11f1-9d03-cdc6674ef1a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Never before has the peloton had to conquer both sides of the legendary Alpe d&#8217;Huez at one Tour de France, this year climbing the &#8216;back&#8217; route via Col de Sarenne for the first time. It is only the third time the mountain has featured twice in the same Tour \u2013 consecutive stages featured in 1979 and then double ascents on a single day in 2013. The legend continues to grow, 73 years after the Alpe hosted the first-ever mountaintop finish at the Tour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It also means that never before have the ravenous fans of the Tour had to negotiate both sides of the mountain in the same weekend. To that regard, &#8216;D&#8217; stands for diligence when it comes to making plans to find the right position on the D211 for the Friday and Saturday doubleheader.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is late in the logistics process to find accommodations anywhere close to the top, or bottom, of Alpe d&#8217;Huez, but for those in France who still plan to visit the Tour&#8217;s final weekend, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> shares some insights and resources so you can get to your perfect spot to watch more history in the making by the pros this year, and formulate a strategy for a future trip.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">From a crucial TTT to double Alpe d&#8217;Huez \u2013 The key stages that will decide the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Uncharted terrain&#8217; builds on the legend of Alpe d&#8217;Huez at this year&#8217;s Tour de France &#8211; A retrospect of two sides to one mountain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-base-of-the-mountain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Base of the mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ec79e76-847c-11f1-930f-a731137e8e31\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A fully-renovated Hotel de Milan sits in the centre of Bourg d&#8217;Oisans and overlooks l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Hotel de Milan)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8ec79eda-847c-11f1-bb62-fda126070f44\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Be aware that road closures and detours began last weekend in the Oisans region for the L&#8217;Etape du Tour de France. 16,000 recreational cyclists registered to ride the same 170km route as stage 20 of the Tour from Bourg d&#8217;Oisans to Alpe d&#8217;Huez via the Sarenne climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Then two days later on July 21, the Is\u00e8re Escapes took place from Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, a free event for cyclists to pedal up the 21 hairpin turns of Alpe d&#8217;Huez, with the D211 closed to vehicular traffic in both directions for this event, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7EkSQsVh6tyoL7JU96k68o\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7EkSQsVh6tyoL7JU96k68o slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The village of Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, with a population of 3,000 full-time residents, could not be busier. Locals may not like the traffic, but it is all good for business. Local restaurants and stores are already packed, and the main hotel is full.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chrystelle Bruinsma-Sert, who leads management of Hotel de Milan in the centre of town, says the 90-year-old hotel was all booked up within a 24-hour period last year when A.S.O. announced the 2026 route. And they don&#8217;t have to leave the building, as the game room has a window seat to the switchbacks, albeit binoculars will be needed, and the corner location provides a front row seat to the stage depart on Saturday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-8262e988-8486-11f1-a463-bd9f0f9a14a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez in person<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Jackie Tyson)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>I have been blessed to have ridden my bike up Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times, two of those days prior to being a spectator at the Tour de France. Advance homework alerted our party from the south-east US that we had to scout our perfect viewing spot via the bike one or two days before, then walk up the mountain on race morning. A prize-winning move was to find shade on a corner and a portable toilet nearby in 2008.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8262e9ec-8486-11f1-b18b-c19f58bb2579\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The day of the announcement was crazy. It started with Europeans booking rooms, then people from the U.S., Australia, Tasmania, and other places. We have one guest from Norway staying three weeks to ride, and one from New York City will be here for 14 days. Cycling is truly worldwide,&#8221; Bruinsma-Sert said, the fully-renovated hotel with 37 rooms, suites and apartments having been a family business for 42 years.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Only winning is good enough&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel faces unreasonably high Belgian expectations at Tour de France, writes Thomas De Gendt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Enjoy an all-access pass to the Tour de France with Cyclingnews<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;For me, the Tour is something special to have the world passing in front of your house.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She said winter is their busiest season for proximity to multiple ski resorts in the area, but cycling is now a close rival. Her main concern, however, for this week will be how to get staff to the hotel for work, saying &#8220;it will be complicated and difficult&#8221; for them to access the hotel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-top-of-the-mountain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Top of the mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8262eab4-8486-11f1-840e-a579ac0650a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez has been a stage town 32 times, a popular destination because of the challenging climb as well as the abundance of spectator facilities at the top, namely accommodations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tourism thrives the most in winter for the ski slopes and connectivity to resorts of Vaujany, Oz-en-Oisans, Villard-Reculas and Auris-en-Oisans. This ski mecca has a total of 250km of slopes, 135 marked runs for skiing, two snowparks and one ski\/boardercross facility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Alpe d&#8217;Huez Grand Domaine ski area uses 70 ski lifts to connect the resorts in winter, the first one built in 1936. In summer, trails snake across the alp for hiking and mountain biking.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is this network of chair lifts and walking trails that are being promoted for spectators to gain access to finish areas of stages 19 and 20. In fact, the tourism and business professionals who work at Alpe d&#8217;Huez will have access to three gondola lifts from Allemond on July 24 and 25.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Be aware that the two roads leading to the top of Alpe d&#8217;Huez will have major restrictions, with the Col de Sarenne closed entirely to vehicular traffic from July 16 to July 25. Both roads are also closed to people riding bicycles for much of the Tour&#8217;s final weekend.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">People with confirmed accommodations at the top of the mountain will have specific instructions for outbound traffic flow on the weekend, with a warning from the Oisans Tourisme department that &#8220;roads will be saturated&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With regard to the two successive arrivals at Alpe d&#8217;Huez, traffic will be heavily disrupted in the area between Friday 24 and Sunday 26 July, 2026,&#8221; the Oisans Tourisme department said in a press release.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The following updates have been provided by Oisans Tourisme:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-8262eb0e-8486-11f1-a40c-656b8e7878cc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<li>Thursday, July 16, 14:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. &#8211; The Col de Sarenne will be closed to motorised vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Friday, July 24, 18:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. &#8211; The Col de Sarenne will be closed for bicycles<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, July 23, 22:00 local time to Sunday, July 26, 0:00 a.m. &#8211; Road D211 will be prohibited, including for bicycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-ski-lifts-provide-direct-access\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Ski lifts provide direct access<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8262ebea-8486-11f1-970d-b7dcea160f33\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Alpe Express ski lift seen in winter at the Alpe d&#8217;Huez ski area <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8262ec6c-8486-11f1-bc6e-8dcf10e6e196\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ski lifts from Auris-en-Oisans will have three chairlifts accessible to pedestrians and connect directly to Alpe d&#8217;Huez. These operate from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The tourism officials say this location is &#8220;the simplest and most comfortable way to attend the grand finish of each Tour de France stage at l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez&#8221;. The three lifts from Auris-en-Oisans &#8211; Auris Express, Les Louvets, and Alpauris &#8211; will be open &#8220;specially opened for the occasion to allow for a calm and pleasant crossing&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Check on road restrictions to access Auris-en Oisans as well. The road between Rochetaillee and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, the road between Livet and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed 6:30 a.m. to early evening.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The road between Valbonnais and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed from 12:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, the road between Pont de Dulles and la Paute will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to late evening.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It takes an estimated 30 minutes to make the one-way journey. There is a fee to ride the lifts, starting at \u20ac8.50 per adult for a round-trip lift ticket. Walking from Auris-en-Oisans to Alpe d&#8217;Huez is 5.5km with 220 metres of elevation gain, and takes an estimated two hours, 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are other aerial connections to Alpe d&#8217;Huez, but some locations require multiple chair lifts or gondolas to reach the race. Details of all the connections, as well as road restrictions to reach the resorts, are outlined by Oisans Tourisme online.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">From a crucial TTT to double Alpe d&#8217;Huez \u2013 The key stages that will decide the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Uncharted terrain&#8217; builds on the legend of Alpe d&#8217;Huez at this year&#8217;s Tour de France &#8211; A retrospect of two sides to one mountain<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Only winning is good enough&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel faces unreasonably high Belgian expectations at Tour de France, writes Thomas De Gendt<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Enjoy an all-access pass to the Tour de France with Cyclingnews<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I hope that it will be just as good&#8217; \u2013 19-year-old Paul Seixas heads into Tour de France final week within striking distance of GC podium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The main goal is to have Remco on the podium in Paris&#8217; \u2013 Florian Lipowitz ready to work for Evenepoel in Tour de France podium battle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; \u2013 No room for getting carried away for Remco Evenepoel despite becoming closest challenger to Poga\u010dar at Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why were Tour de France riders tested in the middle of the night? Anti-doping body defends need to carry out &#8216;effective testing&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France stage 16 time trial start times \u2013 When Poga\u010dar, Evenepoel, Ganna and more will roll down the ramp for 21.6km TT<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A crash like this shatters your dreams, you do everything you can to prepare and then it can disappear in a split second \u2013 Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; Philippa York analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wDPHRbVsahtYH5RtA5dJ7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jonas Vingegaard abandoning the Tour de France doesn&#8217;t just make a fifth Tadej Poga\u010dar victory even more likely, it radically alters how we&#8217;ll perceive it \u2013 Analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6rU8a7Ydjdz6pNiY9xMCK6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">From &#8216;freak&#8217; injury to another shot at that &#8216;elusive&#8217; win \u2013 Fred Wright finally finds feet at Pinarello-Q36.5 at Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Right now the fight is for the podium&#8217; &#8211; Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe prepare for two-handed GC game in Tour de France&#8217;s long weekend of mountain stages<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice\">\n<section class=\"popular-box\" data-component-name=\"Slice:PopularBox\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">\nLATEST ARTICLES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vHBMRz45CjiWM4ZjyPimXV-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vHBMRz45CjiWM4ZjyPimXV-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vHBMRz45CjiWM4ZjyPimXV-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vHBMRz45CjiWM4ZjyPimXV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"99vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Tour de France stage 16 LIVE: Can Remco Evenepoel close the gap to Tadej Poga\u010dar in the race&#8217;s only solo time trial?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Is Mathieu van der Poel a sleeping time trial giant?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>A crash like this shatters your dreams, you do everything you can to prepare and then it can disappear in a split second \u2013 Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">\n<p>Riders association calls for &#8216;intelligent fight against doping&#8217; 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\u2013 Our tips for negotiating Alpe d&#8217;Huez travel chaos to watch double Tour de France stage finishes<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJackie Tyson <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-21T09:53:43Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n21 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">From 16,000 riders at L&#8217;Etape du Tour on July 19 to influx of crowds for pair of Tour de France climbs, tourists welcome as locals gear up for &#8216;the world passing in front of our house&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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The D211 is the official name of the road that zigs and zags up the mountain and to the ski resort at the top, 1,120 metres (3,670 feet) gained from the base at Bourg d&#8217;Oisans in just 13.8 kilometres (8.6 miles).<\/p>\n<p>The D211 is most famous for its 21 switchbacks, firmly back as a protagonist on stage 19 at this year&#8217;s Tour de France, but a 3.7km section will also play a decisive role in stage 20 as the final segment of a mountaintop finish circuit following the Col de Sarenne ascent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd83fe16-8456-11f1-9d03-cdc6674ef1a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Never before has the peloton had to conquer both sides of the legendary Alpe d&#8217;Huez at one Tour de France, this year climbing the &#8216;back&#8217; route via Col de Sarenne for the first time. It is only the third time the mountain has featured twice in the same Tour \u2013 consecutive stages featured in 1979 and then double ascents on a single day in 2013. 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To that regard, &#8216;D&#8217; stands for diligence when it comes to making plans to find the right position on the D211 for the Friday and Saturday doubleheader.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is late in the logistics process to find accommodations anywhere close to the top, or bottom, of Alpe d&#8217;Huez, but for those in France who still plan to visit the Tour&#8217;s final weekend, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> shares some insights and resources so you can get to your perfect spot to watch more history in the making by the pros this year, and formulate a strategy for a future trip.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">From a crucial TTT to double Alpe d&#8217;Huez \u2013 The key stages that will decide the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Uncharted terrain&#8217; builds on the legend of Alpe d&#8217;Huez at this year&#8217;s Tour de France &#8211; A retrospect of two sides to one mountain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-base-of-the-mountain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Base of the mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ec79e76-847c-11f1-930f-a731137e8e31\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A fully-renovated Hotel de Milan sits in the centre of Bourg d&#8217;Oisans and overlooks l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Hotel de Milan)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8ec79eda-847c-11f1-bb62-fda126070f44\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Be aware that road closures and detours began last weekend in the Oisans region for the L&#8217;Etape du Tour de France. 16,000 recreational cyclists registered to ride the same 170km route as stage 20 of the Tour from Bourg d&#8217;Oisans to Alpe d&#8217;Huez via the Sarenne climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Then two days later on July 21, the Is\u00e8re Escapes took place from Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, a free event for cyclists to pedal up the 21 hairpin turns of Alpe d&#8217;Huez, with the D211 closed to vehicular traffic in both directions for this event, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7EkSQsVh6tyoL7JU96k68o\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7EkSQsVh6tyoL7JU96k68o slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The village of Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, with a population of 3,000 full-time residents, could not be busier. Locals may not like the traffic, but it is all good for business. Local restaurants and stores are already packed, and the main hotel is full.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chrystelle Bruinsma-Sert, who leads management of Hotel de Milan in the centre of town, says the 90-year-old hotel was all booked up within a 24-hour period last year when A.S.O. announced the 2026 route. And they don&#8217;t have to leave the building, as the game room has a window seat to the switchbacks, albeit binoculars will be needed, and the corner location provides a front row seat to the stage depart on Saturday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-8262e988-8486-11f1-a463-bd9f0f9a14a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez in person<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Jackie Tyson)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>I have been blessed to have ridden my bike up Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times, two of those days prior to being a spectator at the Tour de France. Advance homework alerted our party from the south-east US that we had to scout our perfect viewing spot via the bike one or two days before, then walk up the mountain on race morning. A prize-winning move was to find shade on a corner and a portable toilet nearby in 2008.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8262e9ec-8486-11f1-b18b-c19f58bb2579\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The day of the announcement was crazy. It started with Europeans booking rooms, then people from the U.S., Australia, Tasmania, and other places. We have one guest from Norway staying three weeks to ride, and one from New York City will be here for 14 days. Cycling is truly worldwide,&#8221; Bruinsma-Sert said, the fully-renovated hotel with 37 rooms, suites and apartments having been a family business for 42 years.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Only winning is good enough&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel faces unreasonably high Belgian expectations at Tour de France, writes Thomas De Gendt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Enjoy an all-access pass to the Tour de France with Cyclingnews<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;For me, the Tour is something special to have the world passing in front of your house.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She said winter is their busiest season for proximity to multiple ski resorts in the area, but cycling is now a close rival. Her main concern, however, for this week will be how to get staff to the hotel for work, saying &#8220;it will be complicated and difficult&#8221; for them to access the hotel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-top-of-the-mountain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Top of the mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8262eab4-8486-11f1-840e-a579ac0650a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez has been a stage town 32 times, a popular destination because of the challenging climb as well as the abundance of spectator facilities at the top, namely accommodations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tourism thrives the most in winter for the ski slopes and connectivity to resorts of Vaujany, Oz-en-Oisans, Villard-Reculas and Auris-en-Oisans. This ski mecca has a total of 250km of slopes, 135 marked runs for skiing, two snowparks and one ski\/boardercross facility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Alpe d&#8217;Huez Grand Domaine ski area uses 70 ski lifts to connect the resorts in winter, the first one built in 1936. In summer, trails snake across the alp for hiking and mountain biking.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is this network of chair lifts and walking trails that are being promoted for spectators to gain access to finish areas of stages 19 and 20. In fact, the tourism and business professionals who work at Alpe d&#8217;Huez will have access to three gondola lifts from Allemond on July 24 and 25.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Be aware that the two roads leading to the top of Alpe d&#8217;Huez will have major restrictions, with the Col de Sarenne closed entirely to vehicular traffic from July 16 to July 25. Both roads are also closed to people riding bicycles for much of the Tour&#8217;s final weekend.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">People with confirmed accommodations at the top of the mountain will have specific instructions for outbound traffic flow on the weekend, with a warning from the Oisans Tourisme department that &#8220;roads will be saturated&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With regard to the two successive arrivals at Alpe d&#8217;Huez, traffic will be heavily disrupted in the area between Friday 24 and Sunday 26 July, 2026,&#8221; the Oisans Tourisme department said in a press release.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The following updates have been provided by Oisans Tourisme:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-8262eb0e-8486-11f1-a40c-656b8e7878cc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<li>Thursday, July 16, 14:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. &#8211; The Col de Sarenne will be closed to motorised vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Friday, July 24, 18:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. &#8211; The Col de Sarenne will be closed for bicycles<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, July 23, 22:00 local time to Sunday, July 26, 0:00 a.m. &#8211; Road D211 will be prohibited, including for bicycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-ski-lifts-provide-direct-access\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Ski lifts provide direct access<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8262ebea-8486-11f1-970d-b7dcea160f33\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Alpe Express ski lift seen in winter at the Alpe d&#8217;Huez ski area <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8262ec6c-8486-11f1-bc6e-8dcf10e6e196\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ski lifts from Auris-en-Oisans will have three chairlifts accessible to pedestrians and connect directly to Alpe d&#8217;Huez. These operate from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The tourism officials say this location is &#8220;the simplest and most comfortable way to attend the grand finish of each Tour de France stage at l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez&#8221;. The three lifts from Auris-en-Oisans &#8211; Auris Express, Les Louvets, and Alpauris &#8211; will be open &#8220;specially opened for the occasion to allow for a calm and pleasant crossing&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Check on road restrictions to access Auris-en Oisans as well. The road between Rochetaillee and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, the road between Livet and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed 6:30 a.m. to early evening.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The road between Valbonnais and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed from 12:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, the road between Pont de Dulles and la Paute will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to late evening.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It takes an estimated 30 minutes to make the one-way journey. There is a fee to ride the lifts, starting at \u20ac8.50 per adult for a round-trip lift ticket. Walking from Auris-en-Oisans to Alpe d&#8217;Huez is 5.5km with 220 metres of elevation gain, and takes an estimated two hours, 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There are other aerial connections to Alpe d&#8217;Huez, but some locations require multiple chair lifts or gondolas to reach the race. Details of all the connections, as well as road restrictions to reach the resorts, are outlined by Oisans Tourisme online.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Uncharted terrain&#8217; builds on the legend of Alpe d&#8217;Huez at this year&#8217;s Tour de France &#8211; A retrospect of two sides to one mountain<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Only winning is good enough&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel faces unreasonably high Belgian expectations at Tour de France, writes Thomas De Gendt<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Enjoy an all-access pass to the Tour de France with Cyclingnews<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mQVF9z4KYoFq6UrttWGUmT-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I hope that it will be just as good&#8217; \u2013 19-year-old Paul Seixas heads into Tour de France final week within striking distance of GC podium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8QL6NUnWwJiJ8GxQE4go47-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The main goal is to have Remco on the podium in Paris&#8217; \u2013 Florian Lipowitz ready to work for Evenepoel in Tour de France podium battle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TVzDoFu3LZqS9Y9RFckjEN-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Just try to ride the third week of my life&#8217; \u2013 No room for getting carried away for Remco Evenepoel despite becoming closest challenger to Poga\u010dar at Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5v6TCqyHT55MzjeE35gmMK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why were Tour de France riders tested in the middle of the night? Anti-doping body defends need to carry out &#8216;effective testing&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tFhehGafxvcwERxgH7Ga2C-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France stage 16 time trial start times \u2013 When Poga\u010dar, Evenepoel, Ganna and more will roll down the ramp for 21.6km TT<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KLcoKXgChnQXa6878MVMfU-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">A crash like this shatters your dreams, you do everything you can to prepare and then it can disappear in a split second \u2013 Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bfQauWLuZAGb6barKaJcVg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France is far from over &#8211; A triple header of mountains and 120 seconds are among the reasons why you should watch the last week<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k3r8TcSdavdJe6699pairn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The final week of the Tour de France will look completely different now that Vingegaard is out &#8211; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">From &#8216;freak&#8217; injury to another shot at that &#8216;elusive&#8217; win \u2013 Fred Wright finally finds feet at Pinarello-Q36.5 at Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pG2ZAN4hpK6gZUCivVcFJ7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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The D211 is the official name of the road that zigs and zags up the mountain and to the ski resort at the top, 1,120 metres (3,670 feet) gained from the base at Bourg d&#8217;Oisans in just 13.8 kilometres (8.6 miles).<\/p>\n<p>The D211 is most famous for its 21 switchbacks, firmly back as a protagonist on stage 19 at this year&#8217;s Tour de France, but a 3.7km section will also play a decisive role in stage 20 as the final segment of a mountaintop finish circuit following the Col de Sarenne ascent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd83fe16-8456-11f1-9d03-cdc6674ef1a8-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Never before has the peloton had to conquer both sides of the legendary Alpe d&#8217;Huez at one Tour de France, this year climbing the &#8216;back&#8217; route via Col de Sarenne for the first time. It is only the third time the mountain has featured twice in the same Tour \u2013 consecutive stages featured in 1979 and then double ascents on a single day in 2013. 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To that regard, &#8216;D&#8217; stands for diligence when it comes to making plans to find the right position on the D211 for the Friday and Saturday doubleheader.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is late in the logistics process to find accommodations anywhere close to the top, or bottom, of Alpe d&#8217;Huez, but for those in France who still plan to visit the Tour&#8217;s final weekend, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> shares some insights and resources so you can get to your perfect spot to watch more history in the making by the pros this year, and formulate a strategy for a future trip.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6UVQwoEXi5RjnZGn3ZMMAP-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">From a crucial TTT to double Alpe d&#8217;Huez \u2013 The key stages that will decide the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Uncharted terrain&#8217; builds on the legend of Alpe d&#8217;Huez at this year&#8217;s Tour de France &#8211; A retrospect of two sides to one mountain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-base-of-the-mountain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Base of the mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ec79e76-847c-11f1-930f-a731137e8e31\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JxqN7XVDUpquWiinkqKvKF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A fully-renovated Hotel de Milan sits in the centre of Bourg d&#8217;Oisans and overlooks l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Hotel de Milan)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8ec79eda-847c-11f1-bb62-fda126070f44\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Be aware that road closures and detours began last weekend in the Oisans region for the L&#8217;Etape du Tour de France. 16,000 recreational cyclists registered to ride the same 170km route as stage 20 of the Tour from Bourg d&#8217;Oisans to Alpe d&#8217;Huez via the Sarenne climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Then two days later on July 21, the Is\u00e8re Escapes took place from Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, a free event for cyclists to pedal up the 21 hairpin turns of Alpe d&#8217;Huez, with the D211 closed to vehicular traffic in both directions for this event, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7EkSQsVh6tyoL7JU96k68o\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-7EkSQsVh6tyoL7JU96k68o slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The village of Bourg d&#8217;Oisans, with a population of 3,000 full-time residents, could not be busier. Locals may not like the traffic, but it is all good for business. Local restaurants and stores are already packed, and the main hotel is full.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Chrystelle Bruinsma-Sert, who leads management of Hotel de Milan in the centre of town, says the 90-year-old hotel was all booked up within a 24-hour period last year when A.S.O. announced the 2026 route. And they don&#8217;t have to leave the building, as the game room has a window seat to the switchbacks, albeit binoculars will be needed, and the corner location provides a front row seat to the stage depart on Saturday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fancy-box kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-8262e988-8486-11f1-a463-bd9f0f9a14a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez in person<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fJQKQhvky52TySzeh5HsZ9-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Jackie Tyson)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>I have been blessed to have ridden my bike up Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times, two of those days prior to being a spectator at the Tour de France. Advance homework alerted our party from the south-east US that we had to scout our perfect viewing spot via the bike one or two days before, then walk up the mountain on race morning. A prize-winning move was to find shade on a corner and a portable toilet nearby in 2008.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8262e9ec-8486-11f1-b18b-c19f58bb2579\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The day of the announcement was crazy. It started with Europeans booking rooms, then people from the U.S., Australia, Tasmania, and other places. We have one guest from Norway staying three weeks to ride, and one from New York City will be here for 14 days. Cycling is truly worldwide,&#8221; Bruinsma-Sert said, the fully-renovated hotel with 37 rooms, suites and apartments having been a family business for 42 years.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CZEVvXJSXdg39mQVz8Q7a4-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Only winning is good enough&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel faces unreasonably high Belgian expectations at Tour de France, writes Thomas De Gendt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QkEfu5GjqkNPyoKsvWgLK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Enjoy an all-access pass to the Tour de France with Cyclingnews<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQ4HJiXNpeFtoiqgUhirtW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;For me, the Tour is something special to have the world passing in front of your house.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">She said winter is their busiest season for proximity to multiple ski resorts in the area, but cycling is now a close rival. Her main concern, however, for this week will be how to get staff to the hotel for work, saying &#8220;it will be complicated and difficult&#8221; for them to access the hotel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-top-of-the-mountain\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Top of the mountain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-8262eab4-8486-11f1-840e-a579ac0650a7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alpe d&#8217;Huez has been a stage town 32 times, a popular destination because of the challenging climb as well as the abundance of spectator facilities at the top, namely accommodations.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tourism thrives the most in winter for the ski slopes and connectivity to resorts of Vaujany, Oz-en-Oisans, Villard-Reculas and Auris-en-Oisans. This ski mecca has a total of 250km of slopes, 135 marked runs for skiing, two snowparks and one ski\/boardercross facility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Alpe d&#8217;Huez Grand Domaine ski area uses 70 ski lifts to connect the resorts in winter, the first one built in 1936. In summer, trails snake across the alp for hiking and mountain biking.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It is this network of chair lifts and walking trails that are being promoted for spectators to gain access to finish areas of stages 19 and 20. In fact, the tourism and business professionals who work at Alpe d&#8217;Huez will have access to three gondola lifts from Allemond on July 24 and 25.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Be aware that the two roads leading to the top of Alpe d&#8217;Huez will have major restrictions, with the Col de Sarenne closed entirely to vehicular traffic from July 16 to July 25. Both roads are also closed to people riding bicycles for much of the Tour&#8217;s final weekend.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">People with confirmed accommodations at the top of the mountain will have specific instructions for outbound traffic flow on the weekend, with a warning from the Oisans Tourisme department that &#8220;roads will be saturated&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With regard to the two successive arrivals at Alpe d&#8217;Huez, traffic will be heavily disrupted in the area between Friday 24 and Sunday 26 July, 2026,&#8221; the Oisans Tourisme department said in a press release.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The following updates have been provided by Oisans Tourisme:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-8262eb0e-8486-11f1-a40c-656b8e7878cc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<li>Thursday, July 16, 14:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. &#8211; The Col de Sarenne will be closed to motorised vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Friday, July 24, 18:00 p.m. to Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. &#8211; The Col de Sarenne will be closed for bicycles<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, July 23, 22:00 local time to Sunday, July 26, 0:00 a.m. &#8211; Road D211 will be prohibited, including for bicycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-ski-lifts-provide-direct-access\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Ski lifts provide direct access<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8262ebea-8486-11f1-970d-b7dcea160f33\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsKqN7tCsc5MN4Sm7iAMVC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Alpe Express ski lift seen in winter at the Alpe d&#8217;Huez ski area <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8262ec6c-8486-11f1-bc6e-8dcf10e6e196\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ski lifts from Auris-en-Oisans will have three chairlifts accessible to pedestrians and connect directly to Alpe d&#8217;Huez. These operate from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The tourism officials say this location is &#8220;the simplest and most comfortable way to attend the grand finish of each Tour de France stage at l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez&#8221;. The three lifts from Auris-en-Oisans &#8211; Auris Express, Les Louvets, and Alpauris &#8211; will be open &#8220;specially opened for the occasion to allow for a calm and pleasant crossing&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Check on road restrictions to access Auris-en Oisans as well. The road between Rochetaillee and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, the road between Livet and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed 6:30 a.m. to early evening.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The road between Valbonnais and Bourg d&#8217;Oisans will be closed from 12:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday. 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