The Ultimate MTB Experience!
The Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche is the most legendary DH Mass-Start race in the world!
Since 1995, mountain bikers from all over the world have gathered in Alpe d’Huez for a race that has become legendary: the Megavalanche.
A Mass Start at 3,330 m, straight off the glacier, and a finish line in Allemond, 2,600 m lower — this is downhill with no limits.
A one-of-a-kind DH Marathon, the longest and most intense in the world.
Spend 3 to 9 days on site and experience much more than just a race:
Unlimited riding,
🔥 exciting side events and wild pre-races,
🍻 good vibes, après-rides and live concerts,
🤘 and above all… an unforgettable race.
More than an event. A true adventure.
Are you ready to take the MEGAVALANCHE start line?
SCHEDULE ⏱️
SATURDAY TO TUESDAY
Beginning of the 7,8,9 days liftpass : 131 Rue du Pic Blanc, 38750 Huez HERE
Withdrawal at the lift cashier
WEDNESDAY
8.30am – 6pm: Frame plate withdrawal and lift pass collect. Expo Village. : Place du Cognet, 38750 Huez HERE
9am – 12am : practice MEGA DH
2.00 to 4.30pm : MEGA DH
5pm : Podium MEGA DH – Apero by LOISIBIKE
THURSDAY
8am : Girl social ride
Meeting Télécabine du pic blanc
8.30am – 7.30pm: Frame plate withdrawal and lift pass collect : Place du Cognet, 38750 Huez HERE
2:00 – 4:00pm : No Chain Race
5.30pm: Start Funky Race
6.00 pm : Podium No Chain and Funky Race – Expo Village
FRIDAY
MEGA KID
U13/ U15/ U17
Télécabine du pic blanc 2700
9.30am : 1st run
1.45pm : 2nd run
U9 / U11
Télécabine du pic blanc 2100
9.50am : 1st run
2pm : 2nd run
Seeding Runs :
Start from Dôme des Rousses (2810m) – Finish in Huez (1500m)
From Alpe d’Huez : Access compulsory Télécabine du pic blanc Grandes Rousses up to 2100m, follow track n°11, and take the gondola Alpette Rousses : 45min. to 1 hour.
Line-up on the start lines 20 minutes before the start.
10.30am n° 1 à 100
10.45am n° 201 à 300
11.00am n° 401 à 500
11.15am n° 601 à 700
11.30am n° 801 à 900
11.45am n° 1001 à 1100
12.00pm n° 1201 à 1300
12.15pm n° 1401 à 1500
12.30pm n° 1601 à 1700
12.45pm n° 1801 à 1900
1.00pm Dames n° 2001 à 2099
1.15pm e-bike n° 2101 à 2199
1.30pm e-bike n° 2201 à 2299
From 10.30am : Snack on arrival at Alpe d’Huez
4.30pm : Podium Mega KID
5.15pm : Sticker collect
5.30pm : Line A top riders presentation
6.00pm : Aperitif & Concert
SATURDAY
Start Pic Blanc 3300m > Finish Allemond 720m
6:00am : Boarding by letter
9.00am : Start E-Bike
9.15am : Start LADIES
9.30am : Start CHALLENGER 1
9.40am : Start CHALLENGER 2
9.45am : AFFINITY
10.30am : Glacier closing
10am – 1pm : Finish in Allemond Snack offered by Allemond & Alpe d’Huez.
Food truck “Vince’s Burger”
3.30pm : Mega Draisienne – for 2 – 5 years
5.00pm : Podium LADIE, CHALLENGER & E-BIKE
From 6.00pm Aperitif MEGA & CONCERT
SUNDAY
Start Pic Blanc 3300m > Finish Allemond 720m
6:00am : Boarding by letter
9:00am : Start MEGAVALANCHE
9.25am : Start Amateurs 1
9.35am : Start Amateurs 2
9:45am: Start TRAIL
10:00am : Glacier closing
9.30am – 2.30pm: Arrivals in Allemond – Snack offered by Allemond & l’Alpe d’Huez
Food truck “Vince’s Burger”
11.00am : Podium in Allemond
Exhibitor stand, Team stand and Volunteer
If you're interested in exhibiting, having a space for your team or becoming a volunteer, you've come to the right place !
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens if I don't "qualify" ?
Everyone qualifies, everyone will race from the glacier, either on Saturday or Sunday, in the level group for which they have qualified :
MEGAVALANCHE group (Sunday): the top 350* (from 1st to 35th in each qualifying wave)
CHALLENGERS group (Saturday): 36th to 70th in each qualifying wave
AMATEURS group (Sunday): from 71st to 94th in each qualifying wave
AFFINITY group (Saturday (individual time trial)): from 95th to 130th in each qualifying wave
* The organisation reserves the right to modify the numbers of these groups depending on the snow conditions at the start and the total number of participants.
Where can you collect your Lift Pass ?
9, 8, 7 or 6-day lift passes: at the lift ticket offices (Alpe d’Huez)
3, 4 or 5-day lift passes: at Race Office with your race number (Place du Cognet, Alpe d’Huez) on Wednesday or Thursday (no collection possible on Friday morning).
Where can I collect my Mega frame plate ?
At Race Office (Place du Cognet Alpe d’Huez) (times in the schedule)
Where can I wash my bike ?
At the bottom of the Pic Blanc 1 cable car – Rond-Point des Pistes at l’Alpe d’Huez
Mandatory equipment
- Full-face Helmet
- Knee pads
- Long gloves
- Back protection (or rucksack)
- Recommend : Elbow pads
Where can I book my accommodation ?
In the mountains, close to the exhibition village : Information and booking accommodation in l’Alpe d’Huez
In the valley, at the bottom of the Eau D’Olle ski lift (direct access via the ski lift) : Information and booking accommodation in Allemond
Between the two : Information and booking accommodation in Oz
The Trail Hub Offers several accommodation options specifically for all riders of the Megavalanche.
Flexible options: Choose between Bronze, Silver, Gold or Self Catered options. There are packages to suit all budgets.
Atmosphere: Welcoming places for riders with a great atmosphere. It’s a great option for solo riders or groups!
Where to put your tent / van / camper van ?
We recommend you book a pitch at one of the campsites in Allemond, at the bottom of the Eau D’Olle gondola.
You can also set up in the Rif Nel car park in l’Alpe d’Huez (exact point marked on the map), an area only tolerated for the Mega week, so please respect it. Dry toilets will be available. No electric hook-up available.
Where can I find help from Wednesday to Saturday ?
At the bottom of the Pic Blanc 1 cable car – Rond-Point des Pistes at l’Alpe d’Huez
Where can your supporters see you ?
Friday : Top of the Pic Blanc 1 or 2 cable car (pass compulsory), in the resort
Saturday and Sunday :
Under the Pic Blanc 1 cable car (2100m) station: 9:15am
At the “Fontaine de Poutran” road crossing, on the climb: 9:20am (best place)
On the finish line, in Allemond, from 9:50am
Where can you find your clothes left at the start areas ?
For the Friday and Saturday : Expo Village, Stand Shop Megavalanche
For the Sunday: at the finish in Allemond or in Alpe d’Huez
Do not leave any objects of value, as the Organising Committee declines all responsibility in the case of theft or damage. Please also remember to collect your clothes in good time, as we will not send you any forgotten items.
Accommodation
In the mountains, close to the exhibition village, Alpe d’Huez :
In the valley, at the bottom of the Eau D’Olle ski lift : Allemond :
At Oz en Oisans
Results
Course
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 mega race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 CHALLENGER race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 AMATEURS race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 AFFINITY race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 MEGA LADIES race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 EBIKE race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 KID race RESULTS
Qualifications
MEGAVALANCHE 2016
MEG16 AMATEUR
Race samedi 9
MEGA16 AFFINITY
MEGA16 CHALLENGER
MEGA16 DAMES SCRATCH
MEGA16 E BIKE SCRATCH
Qualification 8 juillet 2016
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 1
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 2
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 3
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 4
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 5
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MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 7
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 8
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 9
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 10
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN DAMES-LADIES
Races dimanche
Races Samedi
Qualifications
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 1
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 2
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 3
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 4
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 5
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- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 8
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 9
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN10
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN DAMES