Megavalanche

Overview

Come ride the race every mountain biker should try at least once….

You start up at 3,300m on top of a glacier above Alpe d’Huez and finish 32km later in the small town of Allement way down at 800m. Sounds easy right? Come find out for yourself.

We’ve got a couple of great chalets in town for your Megavalanche accommodation: choose from the usual flowmtb service with food and wine, or just go for B&B and leave yourself free to explore the town at night. Both Megavalanche chalets are luxury chalets right in Alpe d'Huez centre so you are staying where all the action is, close to the Grandes Rousses lift, and to all the sign up and registration info. Don't get left out - make sure you're in Alpe d'Huez where everything will be happening.

Chalet Baron has been the flowmtb Megavalanche chalet for a couple of years now. This year we'll be there again, running it B&B but with a hearty two course meal, and wine, served to you on the 1st and 3rd nights; giving you the chance to get to know the other riders and swop trail stories. We leave you free to explore the town, and the restaurants on the other nights, or just make use of the chalet's jacuzzi and comfy lounge.

The other flowmtb chalet is new for summer 2009. A super swanky town centre chalet, with hammam, games room and a massive lounge and fireplace, this really is holidaying in style. If you want the full service and full-on luxury come here. Breakfast will be served each morning, afternoon tea left out for you, and a three course meal with wine will be served on all nights but one. Plus you have the hammam to sooth your aching muscles, and comfy sofas and the games room to chill out in after a tough day on the bike.

Sara and Guy will both be there all week: we'll help you sort out your race registrations, find out where to eat and point you in the direction of the best trails to ride. This is our fourth summer of doing the Alpe d'Huez Megavalanche and riding the area, so we can help you with all the tricky details!

Our Santa Cruz Hecklers and Bullits (all brand new in 2009) are also available - solely to flowmtb guests. These are the perfect machines for the Mega. We only have limited numbers in each size so let us know asap if you want one.

The Alpe d'Huez Megavalanche is a tough test of your riding skills. Most of it is unlike any UK riding and lots of our guests have mentioned they could have done with some extra coaching, and tips on how to get down safely and quickly. So, for 2009 we have arranged local instructors for flowmtb guests who can coach you down and give you the secrets you need to succeed. Don't get left behind - get the inside story on how to ride these gnarly trails. This is an optional add-on to the accommodations, but we highly recommend you take it! Details and costs will be online shortly.

*There will be a new race format for 2009 - with the Mega taking place over three days - friday, saturday and sunday. Race registrations have now opened - 12th January at Active Europe.*

Find out what Guy has to say about the 2006 race on our blog. And for any girls wondering about the girlie experience check out how Sara found it in 2007. See photos from 2006 and 2008.

Read up on the Megavalanche accommodation

Join us for the race every mountain biker should try at least once!

Dates & Prices

Bed & Breakfast 6th July  13th July   € 475 enquire

Catered 6th July  13th July   € 700 enquire

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• Overview
• Dates & Prices
• What is the Mega?
• Accommodation
• Getting to Alpe d'Huez