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 fantastic hotel in town for your Megavalanche accommodation. The flowmtb Megavalanche hotel is in the centre of town close to the main lift and the town centre. All rooms are ensuite and recently refurbished, most have balconies. The hotel also has a bar and games area, as well as bike storage and a large terrace.

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. Come with flowmtb and your Megavalanche accommodation is 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.

Dinner will be served every night, giving you the chance to get to know the other riders and swop trail stories. Three courses of filling biker's grub, with free flowing wine leaves plenty of time to chat about the day's riding. There's even a bar to gather in for beers pre-dinner. We're providing dinner every night as the restaurants in Alpe d'Huez can be pretty pricey. However, if you don't fancy eating in every night, just book B&B and head out to the town's restaurants and bars.

flowmtb staff will be staying with you in the hotel 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. We'll have marked up trail maps to make sure you get plenty of the best riding in. This is our sixth summer of doing the Alpe d'Huez Megavalanche and riding the area, so we can help you with all the tricky details!

We're keeping our low prices for this years Megavalanche accommodation package. In 2012 you will get accommodation, with breakfast and 7 nights of 3 course meals for the same amount as 2009's B&B accommodation! Plus we have even cheaper options if 3 or 4 people share the same room!

We won't be the cheapest accommodation option, but we reckon we're the best value. Not only is wine included with your dinner, but you'll have experienced flowmtb staff in the hotel with you. They'll chat with you over breakfast and dinner about the race, which other trails to ride, and will help you sort out any problems/issues with your registration or other issues.

The flowmtb Megavalanche week runs from the 16-23rd July to enable you to make the most of the biking in Alpe d'Huez. However, you can add on extra nights either side to make the most of the trip. We offer nightly and weekly rates. If you stay for 7 nights you get 10% off the nightly rate.

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 2011 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 mega accommodation, but we highly recommend you take it! Details and costs will be online shortly.

Race registrations will open on the 16th January at Active Europe.* Please note entry costs are not included in our prices. This will be added to your bill. Prices will be confirmed in December - last year race entry with a 6/7 day pass was €93.

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.

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

Dates & Prices

Catered in twin room 16th July  23rd July   € 472 enquire

Catered, triple room 16th July  23rd July   € 447 enquire

B&B in twin room 16th July  23rd July   € 347 enquire

B&B in triple room 16th July  23rd July   € 321 enquire

Nightly B&B in twin room 16th July  16th July   € 55 enquire

Nightly B&B in triple room 16th July  16th July   € 51 enquire

Nightly catered in twin room 16th July  16th July   € 75 enquire

Nightly catered in triple room 16th July  16th July   € 71 enquire

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• Overview
• Dates & Prices
• Trip Photos
• Guest Comments
• What is the Mega?
• Accommodation
• Getting to Alpe d'Huez
• Megavalanche Programme