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Mega Avalanche
The Mega Avalanche is the one event that any serious Mountain biker should do: A 33km Downhill race open to all levels of rider.
- Catered Chalets - centre of Alpe d'huez
- Resident mechanic
- Fun, friendly atmosphere
- See our Holiday Deals
Our Mega Avalanche Package
We have two catered chalets in the centre of Alpe d'huez, for this world class event! We will be providing all the usual comforts, breakfast, 3 course meals and a welcoming, convivial chalet atmosphere to share with fello British bikers!
Package 1 - £399 July 5-12 or July 6-13
Package 2 - £499 July 5-12 or July 6-13
For 9 days: July 4-13 Add £50
Package 1
Chalet Accommodation in a chalet-hotel the centre of Alpe d'huez. All Catering: breakfast, cakes & afternoon tea 3 course evening meal with wine. Chalet hosts to cook & clean, bed linen, taxes, towels.
Package 2
Is all of the above plus Flights from London & Transfers
Liftpass & events
Cost of Liftpass & Registration pack which includes access to the sports hall and swimming pool, film festival and all events.
Mega Avalanche Rental Bikes
We will be stocking Kona Stinky 6's in the chalet, (must be pre-ordered), plus a mechanic and small workshop facility to help with emergency repairs during your week. Cost £175 for week (plus £25 carriage)
The Mega Avalanche - The event
One of the longest Downhill races in the world, the 20 mile (33 km) Mega Avalanche starts at the top of the Glacier Pic Blanc in Alpe dhuez (3330m) and continues down to Allemont (720m). The festivities last for over a week (July 6-12) during which riders can either take part in the race or just leisure-ride the Alpe d'huez bike trails.
The evenings host many festivities, the most popular of which is the film festival with nightly viewings of the latest Bike Movies.
The Mega Avalanche is social event as much as sporting - which attracts 1800 cyclists and over 40% of whom are British! You don't have to race, indeed - you may just prefer to ride the area's excellent network of bike trails served by the ski lift system.
There are no hard and fast rules or regulations, the event is designed to accommodate as many riders as possible, and those of all fitness levels are encouraged to join in.The only serious requirement isa doctors note and a full suspension bike plus body armour and a full-face helmet!
Event requirements:
- Cycle license from British Cycling Fed or a doctors note to start that one is fit to ride.
- Full face helmet
- Full suspension Bike
- Body armour
Race Qualifying
To qualify for the event, riders must first complete the 15km downhill run. The time in which you finish will determine your space on the starting grid.
The main race begins with a mass start (all at once) which usually ends up with many riders falling over - but mainly due to the snow at the start of the downhill! It may sound nutty, but the comp is open to all levels and there is even a childrens event on the Monday afetr the main week which is a French bank holiday.
Guide Itinerary
Arrive in resort July 5th
Monday 6th - settle in, ride the resort and practice
Tuesday 7th - Sprint Dowhill (qualifier)
Wednesday 8th - Sprint Dowhill Race
Thursday 9th - Mega Avalanche practice
Friday 10th - Mega Avalanche (qualifier)
Saturday - Mega Avalanche (race)
Sunday - Mega Avalanche (race for Super Cup*)
prize giving at 11am, all finish by 12pm
*Super Cup is top 15 riders
Alpine Elements Mega Avalanche Package
We are offering a package for the week which will include Race Registration and Liftpass, Accommodation in a chalet-hotel the centre of Alpe d'huez, Flights, Transfers, breakfast, 3 course evening meal with wine, plus access to the sports hall and swimming pool, film festival and all events.