The Ultimate MTB Experience!
The Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche is the most legendary DH Mass-Start race in the world!
Since 1995, thousands of riders from all over the world have been coming to Alpe d’Huez for a unique race: the Megavalanche ! Starting with a Mass Strat at 3330 meters high on the “Pic Blanc” glacier and its finish line in Allemond, 2600 meters further down, make this DH Marathon the longest and craziest race in the world.
From 9 to 3 days on site, come and enjoy an exceptional trip punctuated by unlimited riding, crazy entertainment and pre-races, lots of aperitifs and live concerts, and above all an anthology race !
Are you ready? Ready to start the MEGAVALANCHE?
SCHEDULE ⏱️
Saturday to Tuesday
Start of 9-day MEGAVALANCHE lift pass
Withdrawals from lift ticket offices on presentation of identity card
Wednesday
Free practice day on the MEGAVALANCHE trails
8:30am – 6:00pm :
– Frame plate withdrawal
– Village Expo opens (Place Maurice Rajon, Alpe d’Huez)
9:00am – 10:00am : Bike Speed : speed record on the glacier
2:00pm – 3:30pm : Dual Slalom Free Practice (registration required, 100 places) – Eclose
3:30pm – 4:30pm : Qualifications Dual Slalom (32 best times selected) – Eclose
4:30pm – 6:00pm : Final Dual Slalom
6:00pm : Dual Slalom awards ceremony & refreshment bar – Eclose
Thursday
Free practice day on the MEGAVALANCHE trails
8:00am : Special reconnaissance for girls – Meeting point at the bottom of the Pic Blanc cable car (ski lift)
8:30am – 7:00pm : Administrative control, Frame plate withdrawal
2:00pm – 4:00pm : No Chain Race : chainless race start Pic Blanc 1 cable car (2100m), trail : Run DMC, on registration (150 places)
5:30pm – 6:00pm : Funky Race : loop race starting from the Expo Village, registration required (30 places)
6:00pm : Refreshment bar & No Chain Race, Bike Speed and Funky Race awards ceremony – Expo Village
Friday
MEGA KID :
9:30am : 1st run MEGA KID U17 – U15 – U13 – Top of Pic Blanc 2 cable car (2700m)
9:50am : 1st run MEGA KID U11 – U9 – Top of Pic Blanc 1 cable car (2100m)
1:45pm : 2nd run MEGA KID U17 – U15 – U13 – Top of Pic Blanc 2 cable car (2700m)
2:00pm : 2nd run MEGA KID U11 – U9 – Top of Pic Blanc 1 cable car (2100m)
Megavalanche Seeding Runs :
Start from Dôme des Rousses. From Alpe d’Huez: compulsory access via the Pic Blanc 1 cable car up to 2100m, then pistes des lacs n°11, then the ski lift Alpette – Rousses (2nd section): allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for the trip.
Arrival Village Expo Alpe d’Huez.
Line-up on the start lines 20 minutes before the start.
10:30am : n° 1 à 160
10:45am : n° 201 à 360
11:00am : n° 401 à 560
11:15am : n° 601 à 760
11:30am : n° 801 à 960
11:45am : n° 1001 à 1160
12:00pm : n° 1201 à 1360
12:15pm : n° 1401 à 1560
12:30pm : n° 1601 à 1760
12:45pm : n° 1801 à 1960
1:00pm : Ladies n° 2001 à 2099
1:15pm : E-bike n° 2101 à 2199
1:30pm : E-bike n°2201 à 2299
From 10:30am : Buffet on arrival at Alpe d’Huez, Place du Cognet
5:00pm : MEGA KID awards ceremony
5:30pm : Line stickers for all participants
Start Vintage Race – 30th Megavalanche Birthday
Presence at the Top of the Pic Blanc 1 Cable Car (2100m) is mandatory 30 minutes before departure.
Race starts at 5:30pm from the Top of the Pic Blanc 1 cable car (2100m)
5:45pm : Vintage Race awards ceremony and line A top riders presentation
From 6:15pm : Special 30th anniversary evening, free beer at the Village Expo & Concert
Saturday
Start Pic Blanc summit 3,300 m – Finish Allemond 720m
09:00am : Start E-Megavalanche
09:15am : Start MEGA LADIES
09:30am : Start MEGA CHALLENGERS
09:45am : Start MEGA AFFINITY
10:30am : Glacier closing
10:00am – 1:00pm : Finish in Allemond
Refreshments provided by Allemond & Alpe d’Huez
Vince’s Burger, a foodtruck in Allemond
3.00 pm : MEGA Draisienne – A race for children aged 2 to 5 ! – Expo Village
5:00pm : Award Ceremony MEGA LADIES, MEGA CHALLENGERS & E-Mega – Expo Village
5:45pm : Mega Réunion raffle (a trip and lots of prizes to be won) – You must be present to collect your prize
6:00pm : Reunion Island Megavalanche aperitif & Concert – Expo Village
Sunday
06:00am : Boarding by letter
09:00am : Start MEGAVALANCHE
09:30am : Start MEGA AMATEURS
09:45am : Start Megavalanche TRAIL
10:30am : Glacier closing
9:30am – 2:00pm : Finish in Allemond – Refreshments provided
Vince’s Burger, a foodtruck in Allemond
Refreshment bar
From 11:00am : Awards ceremony
My registration
- The Official Megavalanche frame plate
- The timing chip and live timing
- Exclusive additional rates for the Megavalanche lift pass
- Between 9 and 3 days’ riding depending on the lift-pass chosen
- Access to the entire Bike Park with the lift-pass
- Access to the Official Village
- Access to Bike Speed on Wednesday
- Mégavalanche Ile de la Réunion’ aperitif
- Refueling station at the finish on Friday
- Concert and aperitif on Friday evening
- Access to the assistance zone and emergency services
- Refueling station at the finish on Saturday and Sunday
- Concert and aperitif on Saturday evening
- Finisher’s medal
Prices
- Registration : from 95€* to 105€
- Lift Pass : From 57€ to 99€
- * early bird rate until January 31, 2025 + site fees
- KIDS (7-16 years old) :
- Registration : from 25€ to 29€
- Lift Pass : from 40€ to 85€
- Mega Draisienne (2 – 5 years old) :
- Registration : 5€
Options
- Dual Slalom : +15€ (capacity : 100 )
- No Chain Race : +5€ (capacity : 150 )
- Funky Race : +15€ (capacity : 30 )
- Vintage Race : +10€ (capacity : 50 )
- Companion Lift-Pass: 9j 135€ / 8j 124€ / 7j 112 € / 6j 99€ / 5j 89€ / 4j 75€ / 3j 57€
- Cancellation insurance :+11.5% of the total amount (Conditions)
- Multisport insurance : 9€/day
- Jersey Megavalanche 2025 : 40€
- T-shirt Megavalanche : 19€
- Sweat shirt Megavalanche : 45€
- Megavalanche Cap : 15€
Exhibitor stand, Team stand and Volunteer
If you're interested in exhibiting, having a space for your team or becoming a volunteer, you've come to the right place !
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens if I don't "qualify" ?
Everyone qualifies, everyone will race from the glacier, either on Saturday or Sunday, in the level group for which they have qualified :
MEGAVALANCHE group (Sunday): the top 350* (from 1st to 35th in each qualifying wave)
CHALLENGERS group (Saturday): 36th to 70th in each qualifying wave
AMATEURS group (Sunday): from 71st to 94th in each qualifying wave
AFFINITY group (Saturday (individual time trial)): from 95th to 130th in each qualifying wave
* The organisation reserves the right to modify the numbers of these groups depending on the snow conditions at the start and the total number of participants.
Where can you collect your Lift Pass ?
9, 8, 7 or 6-day lift passes: at the lift ticket offices (Alpe d’Huez)
3, 4 or 5-day lift passes: at Race Office with your race number (Place du Cognet, Alpe d’Huez) on Wednesday or Thursday (no collection possible on Friday morning).
Where can I collect my Mega frame plate ?
At Race Office (Place du Cognet Alpe d’Huez) (times in the schedule)
Where can I wash my bike ?
At the bottom of the Pic Blanc 1 cable car – Rond-Point des Pistes at l’Alpe d’Huez
Mandatory equipment
- Full-face Helmet
- Knee pads
- Long gloves
- Back protection (or rucksack)
- Recommend : Elbow pads
Where can I book my accommodation ?
In the mountains, close to the exhibition village : Information and booking accommodation in l’Alpe d’Huez
In the valley, at the bottom of the Eau D’Olle ski lift (direct access via the ski lift) : Information and booking accommodation in Allemond
Between the two : Information and booking accommodation in Oz
The Trail Hub Offers several accommodation options specifically for all riders of the Megavalanche.
Flexible options: Choose between Bronze, Silver, Gold or Self Catered options. There are packages to suit all budgets.
Atmosphere: Welcoming places for riders with a great atmosphere. It’s a great option for solo riders or groups!
Where to put your tent / van / camper van ?
We recommend you book a pitch at one of the campsites in Allemond, at the bottom of the Eau D’Olle gondola.
You can also set up in the Rif Nel car park in l’Alpe d’Huez (exact point marked on the map), an area only tolerated for the Mega week, so please respect it. Dry toilets will be available. No electric hook-up available.
Where can I find help from Wednesday to Saturday ?
At the bottom of the Pic Blanc 1 cable car – Rond-Point des Pistes at l’Alpe d’Huez
Where can your supporters see you ?
Friday : Top of the Pic Blanc 1 or 2 cable car (pass compulsory), in the resort
Saturday and Sunday :
Under the Pic Blanc 1 cable car (2100m) station: 9:15am
At the “Fontaine de Poutran” road crossing, on the climb: 9:20am (best place)
On the finish line, in Allemond, from 9:50am
Where can you find your clothes left at the start areas ?
For the Friday and Saturday : Expo Village, Stand Shop Megavalanche
For the Sunday: at the finish in Allemond or in Alpe d’Huez
Do not leave any objects of value, as the Organising Committee declines all responsibility in the case of theft or damage. Please also remember to collect your clothes in good time, as we will not send you any forgotten items.
Timetable for ski lifts 2025
2025 | Eau d'Olle | Alpette | Pic Blanc 1 & 2 | Pic Blanc 3 | Alpette - Rousses |
Lundi Monday | 9h00 - 17h30 9.00am - 5.30pm | 9h00 - 17h30 9.00am - 5.30pm | 9h00 - 17h30 9.00am - 5.30pm | 9h30 - 12h00 9.30am - 12.00pm | 9h15 - 17h00 9.15am - 5.00pm |
Mardi Tuesday | |||||
Mercredi Wednesday | 8h00 - 17h30 8.00am - 5.30pm | 8h30 - 12h00 8.30am - 12.00pm | |||
Jeudi Thursday | 8h00 - 17h30 8.00am - 5.30pm | 8h30 - 12h00 8.30am - 12.00pm | |||
Vendredi Friday | 8h30 - 17h30 8.30am - 5.30pm | 8h45 - 17h30 8.45am - 5.30pm | 8h30 - 17h30 8.30am - 5.30pm | Fermé Closed | 9h00 - 17h00 9.00am - 5.00pm |
Samedi Saturday | 6h30 - 17h30 6.30am - 5.30pm | 6h30 - 17h30 6.30am - 5.30pm | 6h30 - 17h30 6.30am - 5.30pm | 6h30 - 17h30 6.30am - 5.30pm | 9h15 - 17h00 9.15am - 5.00pm |
Dimanche Sunday |
Accommodation
In the mountains, close to the exhibition village, Alpe d’Huez :
In the valley, at the bottom of the Eau D’Olle ski lift : Allemond :
At Oz en Oisans
Results
Course
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 mega race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 CHALLENGER race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 AMATEURS race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 AFFINITY race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 MEGA LADIES race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 EBIKE race RESULTS
MEGA ALPE D HUEZ 2017 KID race RESULTS
Qualifications
MEGAVALANCHE 2016
MEG16 AMATEUR
Race samedi 9
MEGA16 AFFINITY
MEGA16 CHALLENGER
MEGA16 DAMES SCRATCH
MEGA16 E BIKE SCRATCH
Qualification 8 juillet 2016
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 1
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 2
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 3
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 4
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 5
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 6
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 7
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 8
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 9
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN 10
MEG16 QUALIFS RUN DAMES-LADIES
Races dimanche
Races Samedi
Qualifications
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 1
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 2
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 3
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 4
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 5
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 6
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 7
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 8
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN 9
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN10
- result MEGA15 QUALIF RUN DAMES