Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche 2017
Editorial
May 23, 2017
Absolute reference, the Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche is the world's largest downhill mountain bike race.
With more than 2,000 participants, 20 nations represented, 3 days of training and racing, and more than 4,000 meters of descent in competition, the Megavalanche 2017 is THE marathon descent race not to be missed!
Races of the Megavalanche
During the Megavalanche, amateurs and professionals make their tracks on the mythical mountain bike tracks of the Grand Domaine VTT of the Alpes d'Huez.
Parallel to this event, there are also other races, dedicated to children, enduro and many others.
Alpe d'Huez Megavalanche
For those who do not know it yet, the Megavalanche is the longest and craziest race in the world. Every year, since 1995, the greatest enthusiasts of mountain bike are there to take the start of the Pic Blanc.
With a start in Mass Start at 3330 meters and an arrival at Allemont, 2600 meters below, the Megavalanche has become one of the most legendary and unmissable marathon runs in the world!
The Enduro OZ
Nearest ski resort of Oz-domaine Alpe d'Huez, 50 minutes from Grenoble and 1h40 from Lyon, Oz en Oisans hosts the Enduro OZ on its slopes.
Indeed, for the first time in the framework of the week Megavalanche 2017, you will be able to participate in an enduro event.
The Mega Kid
Kids too are entitled to their own race with the Mega Kid 2017! Reserved for small champions of 9 to 14 years, this race was specially conceived and adapted to the minis riders.
The E-bike Serie
Couse with ATV with electric assistance, the E-Bike Serie includes a departure at the top of the Alpe d'Huez and an arrival at Allemont, for about 22km, D + 100 and D-2600. For maximum enjoyment!
Program of the Megavalanche 2017
Saturday 1st July
Start of the 9-day package MEGAVALANCHE
Tuesday 4th July
Administrative Control, Delivery of plates and bibs (Palais des Sports - Alpe d'Huez)
Wednesday 5th July
Enduro Oz en Oisans
Free practice day for the MEGAVALANCHE courses
08.30 am – 06.00 pm: Administrative Control, Handing of plates and numbers (Palais des Sports)
Thursday 6th July
Official test day on the MEGAVALANCHE courses
08.30 am - 07.00 pm: Administrative Control, Handing of plates and numbers (Palais des Sports)
Friday 7th July
Qualification & Mega Kid
10.00 am Wave 1 n ° 1 to 130
10.15 am Wave 2 No. 201 to 330
10.30 am Wave 3 No. 401 to 530
10.45 am Wave 4 No. 601 to 730
11.00 am Wave 5 No. 801 to 930
11.15 am Wave 6 No. 1001 to 1130
11.30 am Wave 7 No. 1201 to 1330
11.45 am Wave 8 No. 1401 to 1530
12.00 am Wave 9 No. 1601 to 1730
12.15 am Wave 10 No. 1801 to 1930
12:30 am Wave 12 WOMEN
12.45 am Wave 13 Kids
From 12.00 am: on arrival: Energy buffet - Palais des Sports - Alpe d'Huez
06.00 pm: Welcome drink offered by the Alpe d'Huez
07.00 pm / 07.30 pm: Results of qualifications and KID Removal of line stickers (except A)
Saturday 8th July
Race
09.00 am: Departure E-Bike Serie
09.15 am: Departure MEGA LADIES
09.30 am: Departure MEGA CHALLENGER (from the 39th to the 77th) ie 342 people
From 09.45 am: Affinity 1 - Departure for arrivals
10.30 am: Closure of the slopes of the Glacier
10:30 am / 2:30 pm: Arrival at Allemont and Buffet Offert.
02.30 pm (arrival of the bicycle): Departure of the pursuit E-Bike Serie
Ceremony Protocol - Palais des Sports - Alpe d'Huez
Sunday 9th July
Race
09.00 am: Departure MEGAVALANCHE (from the 1st to the 38th) ie 342 people
09.30 am: Departure MEGA AMATEURS (from the 78th to the 116th) or 342 people
09.45 am: Departure MEGA Affinity 2 - Departure for arrivals
10.30 am: Closure of the slopes of the Glacier
10.30 am / 2.30 pm: Arrival in Allemont - Ceremony of the Protocol - Prize-giving ceremony
During the event don’t hesitate to look at our Richard 3 Sports mountain bike shop. Our experts will advise you on our various bikes for sale and for rent!