Oisans is the base for Alpe d'Huez and more
Everyone knows the 21 bends. But the region around it turns a bucket list climb into a complete cycling holiday. We dove into the official Oisans guide and explain why Le Bourg-d'Oisans is the logical headquarters.
Oisans Col Series: These are the 9 options for car-free cycling up the tourcols
From 1 July to 27 August 2025, nine well-known and lesser-known cols in the French Alps in the Oisans region will be completely closed to motorised traffic on fixed mornings. That means: pure climbing fun without car noise or exhaust fumes. Participation is free, no registration required. There are more such alternatives in France, making [...]