Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d'Huez combines alpine lake conditions, major elevation change and mountain weather volatility.
Typical race window
Climate normals are temporarily unavailable. Use the swim, bike and run notes below as the evergreen course-weather read, then build a race-day forecast once your date enters the live forecast window.
The lake swim can be cold even in summer, so water temperature matters.
Climbing, descending and altitude make wind, storms and temperature shifts important.
The run can feel exposed at altitude, especially under strong sun or storms.
Live race-day forecast
This race page stays evergreen. For date, start time and expected segment durations, open the race-day planner with Alpe d'Huez prefilled.