The Long distance EDF Alpe d'Huez Triathlon takes place in an exceptional setting and over a unique course! It is unique because the swimming event takes place in the crystal waters of the Lac du Verney, accessible to swimmers only during the Triathlon. Exceptionally, thanks to the authorisation of EDF, a partner in the competition, competitors will have the privilege of swimming in clear waters, at an altitude of 700 m, in a setting of greenery provided by the luxuriantly wooded peaks that surround this body of water. Sheer delight, which will soon make you forget the rather chilly temperature of the water, at some 15-16°C at the height of summer.
It is unique because the course of the bike race is quite simply legendary, with 3 mountain passes on the programme – the Alpe du Grand Serre (1375 m) and the Col d'Ornon (1371 m) – as well as the climb of the 21 switching bends of the climb to Alpe d'Huez, which has earned its well-deserved fame in the Tour de France, which includes it almost every year.
The magic of doing the same ride as the participants of the Tour de France never fails to impress both champions and amateurs alike.
The landscapes on this part of the Ecrins Mountains are simply fabulous. If you're lucky, you might even see some chamois on the wild hillsides of the passes!
Patience and courage are the mottos for this major altitude change course, which is unique, finally, because once you've set down your bike, the run course event takes place within the majestic setting of the resort of Alpe d'Huez. The course is a mixture of asphalted roads and mountain paths, and consists of three 7.3 km loops.
One last altitude effort that confirms that the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon is indeed a summit of the international world of triathlon.
Pro Start List
1.MORENO Albert
2.FERNANDEZ Pakillo
3.BRAVO Alberto
4.GAZTANAGA Maider
5.AGIRRESAROBE Aimar
6.ARNAIZ Beñat
7.SKIPOWORTH Todd
8.COLUCCI Reinaldo
9.CASILLAS GARCIA Alberto
10.ARROS Colin
11.BURTON Matthew
12.JENKINS Darren
14.SPRINGALL Harry
15.SHEA SIMMONDS Duncan
16.WILBY Peter
17.MIKA Tomas
18.KUHLMANN Timo
19.BRANDT JORGEN
20.ROST Dave
21.EDWARDS Parys
22.ROVIRA GARRDIO Anna
23.SCHELTINGA Diederik
24.MCINTOSH Dan
25.BOUSREZ Céline
26.REBOUL Gilles
27.SAVRY Bruno
28.CLEMENT Arnaud
29.RAOUX Guillaume
30.ANCELY Olivier
31.LAMBOLEY Christophe
32.MIEL Antoine
33.FACOMPREZ Pierre Yves
34.LOGEROT Stéphane
35.LOUISON Alexandra
36.OUILLERES Gwenael
39.CALDIER Olivier
40.COUDERC Stéphane
41.GOSSAGE Lucy
42.SHEA SIMMONDS Claire
43.MORRISON Catriona
44.GOMEZ VILLANUE Estefania