Touring - Lodgiing at the Alpe D' Huez area on the cheap?

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Sincitycycler
06-13-07, 02:57 PM
I thought about taking one of those 8 days/8 nights cycling tours where you're with a bunch of strangers for about $3000.00, but I just can't.:o

I'm kind a lone wolf anyway when it comes to riding, so I don't mind. Besides, I imagine that there are always riders scaling the storied climb.

Any suggestions from experience?:)

brotherdan
06-16-07, 11:58 AM
I've never been there, but I would definitely camp if I was going to be there. I've heard that the crazy cycling fans party on the side of the mountain all night anyway.
tblendell
06-20-07, 04:52 PM
there is a great campground in bourg d'oisans-a couple of them, actually. i didn't see as many hotels, though, as i saw at the Top of alpe d'huez...good luck!

jibi
06-21-07, 12:43 AM
Are you going just to ride the Alpe or to see the TDF?

If just touring then ,campsites will not be full

At the start of the climb is Camping de la Piscine , 10 or 12 euros

If to see the TDF ( do they go up the Alpe this year?) then camp on the hill, it's a blast, find the corner that is orange, it's the dutch and you will have a great night.

Have fun.

george
gcl8a
06-21-07, 12:58 AM
( do they go up the Alpe this year?)

No. Closest they get is Col de Lauteret.