famous climbs

Why Alpe d’Huez is the Tour de France’s most iconic climb – maybe – even if it isn’t the best

Stages of the 2026 Tour de France finish on Alpe d’Huez twice in two days, underlining the mountain's important place in cycling folklore, but what makes this famous climb so special when there are bigger, tougher and more beautiful roads in the Alps?

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 09:00
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