The Long distance 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.
ELITE MALE:
1 BILLARD Bertrand France
2 VAN HOUTEM Timothy Belgique
3 VAN LUYCK MAN Sven Belgique
4 LOUYS Michael Belgique
5 FERNANDEZ PAKILLO Espagne
6 MERINO ALAMINOS Erik Espagne
7 ELGEZABAL FERNANDEZ Mikel Espagne
8 HOSSAIN KAANACHE Amghiraf Espagne
9 DIOS RIOS Cristóbal Espagne
10 PENA-MANSO CARRAL Iñaki Espagne
11 DEHEZ Amaury Espagne
14 BELGY Guillaume France
15 ARROS Colin France
16 THIBAULT-LOPEZ Pacome France
17 DEMARET Jean Eudes France
18 JEANNIN Guillaume France
19 GARCIN Romain France
20 HORSEAU Arthur France
21 HUMBERT Thibaut France
22 RUNDSTADLER Kévin France
23 VAES Youri Pays Bas
24 PHILLIPS Mike Néo Zélandais
25 BURTON Matt Australie
26 PALMER Martin Angleterre
27 KRAMER Christian Allemagne
28 BRUNS Malte Allemagne
29 STEGER Thomas Autriche
ELITE FEMALE
31 POOLEY Emma Angleterre
32 DECKERS Tine Belgique
33 NOGUERA Anna Espagne
34 ROBERTS Lisa USA
35 DERRON Nina Suisse
36 VAN REIJEN Miriam Pays Bas