Take On The Megavalanche
Bronze, Silver & Gold + Self Catered Packages Available
All Catered Packages Include;
x7 Nights accommodation of your choice
A ‘No entry’ money back guarantee*
Continental breakfasts served every morning
2 course evening meals (4 nights of the week)
Massive BBQ & group social night (food included)
Secure bike storage and wash stations
Group ride & meet ups
Convenient chalet locations situated in Alpe D’Huez village (see map)
Knowledgeable resort hosts to help assist your holiday
£569 – £849pp
Optional add ons.
Return airport transfers from Geneva.
Early arrival from 28th + 29th June.
Morzine extender trip 7th – 12th July.
Small print…
Our Megavalanche package’s DO NOT include race entry.
It is the responsibility of each guest to enter the event directly with the event organisers.
*If you cannot get an event entry before the end of January, a full refund will be issued.
Prices are based on sharing with one other rider unless stated otherwise.
Single room occupancy available upon request.
Tourist Tax not included (see FAQ for details)
Self Catered
Essential Chalet – White Horse
£4299
Available
Self Catered
Luxury Chalet – La Foret Penthouse
£3499
Available
Self Catered
Luxury Chalet – La Foret
£7199
Available
Accommodation Details
Bronze Package - Hotel Refuge
The Trail Hub – Hotel Refuge
Right next to the Alpe Express lift, Hotel Refuge offers cozy en-suite single, twin, and triple rooms, perfect for budget-conscious Megavalanche racers or anyone chasing the action. Roll out to the red ‘Huez Coast’ trail or hit the nearby dual slalom.
Back at base, unwind in the shared lounge, catch some rays on the sunny terrace, or grab a happy hour drink at the bar. There’s secure bike storage, a wash/tool station to keep your rig dialled.
It’s the social spot, hosting the Trail Hub BBQ night and group dinners for bronze and silver package guests.
Get in contact here if you have any questions about the Hotel Refuge.
Silver Package - Belle Etoile
Trail Hub’s silver package is based at the Belle Etoile chalet hotel. This biker friendly location sleeps up to 26 riders and is situated only 100 metres from Alpe d’ Huez town centre.
Access to the mountain can either be via a short roll downhill to the Alpe Express lift station or a 5 minute pedal to the DMC gondola.
The penthouse area of the chalet is where the breakfast is served. Enjoy a continental breakfast and coffee whilst taking in the views across the valley.
Evening meals are served at the Trail Hub (Bronze package location) which can be seen on the chalet map. This location is a couple minute walk away which also has its own bar and outdoor terrace.
Located on the bottom floor of the chalet is the sauna, step outside to find an incredible south facing deck and hot tub! It’s the perfect place for some last minute bike prep or a few beers in the tub!
Each recently refurbished room comes with twin beds and an ensuite bathroom.
Directly outside of the Belle Etoile is a short stay lay-by for guests to use upon arrival. At the corner of the Route de Coulet there is a free 20 bay car park. Additional free roadside parking is also available nearby.
If you have any additional questions about the Belle Etoile please get in contact here.
Gold Package - Namika
Chalet Namika is our 4 star luxury accommodation, located in the Les Bergers area of Alpe d’Huez.
It’s a mountain side chalet which comes with incredible views in every direction.
located almost a stones throw from the chalet, riders can cut into the lower section of a blue flow trail. This trail will take you directly to the Rif Nel gondola.
The Namika hosts up to 16 guests comfortably across 7 spacious rooms. Directly outside the chalet is parking for 2/3 vehicles along with a large decking area. Relax in the outdoor hot tub, tinker with your bike or chill out in the sun after a big day on the mountain.
The chalet boasts a large secure bike store, massage chair, steam room and even it’s own private cinema room!
The location of the Namika can be seen on our chalet map, this location is typically quieter and perched on the mountainside a 5-10 minute walk into town or a short ride away.
For additional vehicles, street parking is available close to the chalet or a large car park is located a short walk away.
Early arrival IS available at chalet Namika. If you’d like to get a few days of practice in before the main crowds arrive this can be arranged. To discuss this further please get in contact.
If you have any additional questions about this accommodation or early arrival please get in contact here.
Luxury Self Catered - La Foret
Premium chalet La Foret is based in the Old town area of Alpe d’Huez and hosts up to 14 guests. The chalet is located just 5 minutes from the town centre or under a minute from the old town high street.
The easiest access to the trails is either via the Alpe Express gondola which is only 150 metres from the chalet door or directly opposite the garage is the entrance to the red trail called ‘Huez Coast’!
On the middle floor or the chalet you can enjoy the incredible lounge/dining area with an adjoining south facing balcony. Expect uninterrupted views across the valley, this must be one of the best places for a post ride beer!
On the ground floor, you’ll find a the Bike store and relaxation area, complete with indoor hot tub and sauna. Please note this area is also shared with the guests of the La Foret Penthouse.
If you’re planning to drive, there are four parking spaces located in front of the chalet or a handful of additional spaces very close by.
There is also a bakery serving freshly baked croissants and baguettes each morning. Less than a minute from the chalet door is the Indiana bar and a great pizza restaurant.
If you have any further questions about La Foret please get in contact here.
Luxury Self Catered - La Foret Penthouse
The La Foret Penthouse is it’s own self contained accommodation set above La Foret.
The open plan kitchen and dining area opens out onto a south facing balcony with incredible views across the valley. The rooms are all ensuite and are split across 3 spacious twins.
Roll out of the bike store and directly into a red flow trail called ‘Huez Coast’ which descends down to a lift station in Huez. From there you can take the lifts back into town.
Finish the day in the spa area of the chalet which comes with a hot tub and sauna which is shared with La Foret chalet below the penthouse.
Parking can be found directly outside the chalet or bay parking very close by.
There is also a bakery serving freshly baked croissants and baguettes each morning. Less than a minute from the chalet door is the Indiana bar and a great pizza restaurant.
Classic Self Catered - Chalet White horse
Chalet White Horse is situated directly in the centre of Alpe d’ Huez!
Directly opposite you have a supermarket for supplies and many bars also surrounding.
Access to the race village and DMC 1 lift station is within 5 minute walk.
The chalet itself boasts a large underground store which can be used for cars and/or bike storage.
White Horse sleeps up to a maximum of 10 guests across 5 rooms. two of the rooms are small bunk rooms whereas the rest of the chalet has spacious twin rooms.
The kitchen is fully equip and also comes with washing facilities.
To the rear of the property is the open plan lounge diner along with a seating area.
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Trail Hub Package FAQ
Holiday Cost Breakdown
Our Megavalanche holidays are priced per person and do not include your travel.
The price options as follows;
Bronze triple room – £569
Bronze shared room(twin) – £639
Bronze single occupancy room – £699
Silver shared room – £699
Silver single occupancy room – £899
Gold shared – £849
Gold single occupancy room – £1099
Geneva airport transfer – single £75 – return £150
Bronze/Silver early arrival – £50 per night
Gold early arrival – £85 per night
5 night Morzine extender (7th – 12th July) – £629
For Morzine extender packages please see our Mega + Morzine Combo page here.
You can sculpt your own package by adding the options which suite you during the checkout process.
Securing Your Place
Your space is secured once your deposit has been received.
If you ignore your final payment invoice and the full balance does not get received 6 weeks before your arrival, your space could be re sold without further notice.
A second invoice will be emailed to you 8 weeks before your arrival.
You can book directly online here
Deposit
A non refundable £200 deposit will confirm your space on the trip, with your remaining balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
Single Room Supplement
Our Bronze,Silver and Gold holiday packages are based on rooms shared with 1 other rider (unless documented otherwise).
However, we offer a single room supplement which is an additional £60 – £250 per week depending on your package.
Single rooms are restricted to a limited supply and sold on a first come first served basis.
Airport Transfers
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE TRANSFER PER TRIP.
TO USE OUR GENEVA TRANSFER SERVICES YOUR FLIGHT MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 11AM ON THE START DATE OF THE TRIP & DEPART AFTER 2PM THE DAY OF DEPARTURE.
Full airport terms and conditions can be seen here.
The nearest airport with the most flight options to Alpe d’Huez is Geneva.
If you would like airport transfers please let us know and we can make arrangements for you.
Transfers are not included in the cost of the holiday and are an additional £75 each way, per person.
We will only be running one transfer per trip. This is scheduled to pick you up and drop off from Geneva at 12pm in the afternoon. Please book your flights accordingly.
Airport transfer times from Alpe d’Huez to Geneva generally take approximatly 2.5 hours.
If you are a part of a group booking and would like your own private transfer, please get in contact for a bespoke quote.
Self Drives
Self drives are welcomed. If you decide to drive to resort there is nearby street parking and car parks available for your vehicle . The drive will take roughly 9 hours from Calais and will cost an estimated 100 euros in tolls.
Event Entry
Your Megavalanche event entry is not included in the price quoted above.
For reference the Megavalanche 2023 race entry and 7 day lift pass cost 143 euros.
BBQ Night
For all guests booked onto our Bronze, Silver or Gold packages, they will have access to our BBQ night on the house!
This will be a chance to kick back and celebrate after an epic week of riding.
More details about this available upon arrival.
Insure Your Adventure
Travel and Health insurance are mandatory for all guests booking with the Trail Hub, by agreeing to our Terms and conditions you agree to sourcing your own insurance policies incase of an emergency.
We have partnered with Yellow Jersey who are market leaders in the mountain bike holiday insurance.
Get a bespoke quote for your trip here and use the quote ‘TRAILHUB’ for 10% discount.
You will also have the option of adding health insurance whilst going through the event entry which costs approximately 10 euros per day.
It’s also worth applying for a free GHIC card which can give you access to medically necessary state-provided healthcare when you’re visiting an EU country or Switzerland. Apply for yours here.
Cancelation Conditions
All deposits are non refundable.
If a holiday booking is cancelled less than 31 days before arrival, then a charge equal to 50% of the stay will be made.
If a booking is cancelled less than 21 days before arrival, then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made.
If the booking is cancelled 31 or more days before arrival, then the remaining balance of the holiday will be returned. The inicial deposit is non- refundable.
In the event of a no show after the arrival date, the full cost of the booking is charged.
For travel insurance you can get a bespoke quote from Yellow Jersey by clicking here. Use the code ‘TRAILHUB’ to receive a 10% discount.
What should I expect?
We have a handy guide about what you can expect from the Megavalanche. Take a look at our First Timer’s Guide To The Megavalanche Here.
Tourist Tax
Tourist Tax is not included, this is a mandatory holiday tax in France in which guests are charged per night.
This will be charged between 1.5-3.5 euros per night depending on your accommodation and added to your final invoice.
Self Catered
Catered Packages
We provide a continental buffet breakfast every morning, complete with eggs to fuel you for a big day of riding. Enjoy delicious two-course evening meals four nights a week, plus a fun group BBQ on the final night!
Evening Meals
Breakfast is served daily at all locations. For Bronze and Silver package guests, evening meals are hosted at the Trail Hub (Bronze location), shown on the chalet map. Silver guests are just a short walk away, with access to the bar and outdoor terrace.
Gold package guests enjoy evening meals served at their chalet but are welcome to join guests at the Trail Hub for evening drinks if they’d like.
Early Arrival Explained
Early arrival is available at all our locations for an additional fee of £60-85 per person per night, which includes bed and breakfast only.
You can check in from midday, allowing you to settle in before the main group arrives. If you want to get a head start, just reach out for more info or select this option during checkout!
‘No Entry’ Money Back Guarantee Explained
Our Megavalanche holidays DO NOT include race entry. It is the responsibility of each guest to enter the event directly with the event organisers.
When event entries are available, click here to secure your entry.
If you book our package before you acquire a race entry, we offer a full refund to anyone unable to get an entry before the end of January. (Proof of unavailble entry required)
To put it as simple as possible – If you cannot get an entry before the end of January, a full refund will be issued.
Bike Storage
We’ve handpicked our chalets with secure bike storage in mind. At our Bronze and Silver package locations, you also have the option to keep your bike in your room if preferred.
While we’ve never had issues with gear going missing, we recommend bringing your own lock for added peace of mind.
Please note, it is down to each rider individually to secure their own belongings and we don’t take responsibility for any lost equipment across our properties.
Maintenance Bays + Wash stations
You’ll have access to bike wash stations and basic tool repair setups throughout your stay. Every Trail Hub location is equipped with bike wash facilities, ready for you to rinse off and tune up after a day on the trails.
Please note, self catered properties do not include tool stations but do allow the use of our tool stations at our Bronze,Silver and Gold package locations.
Bed Linen + Towels
Fresh bed linen and towels are included as part of your stay.
| Brozne Chalet Refuge | Silver Chalet Belle Etoile | Gold Chalet Namika | White Horse | La Foret Penthouse | La Foret | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast x7 | * | * | * | |||
| Evening meals x5 | * | * | * | |||
| Nearest Lift | Alpe Express | Alpe Expess/DMC1 | Rif Nel | DMC 1 | Alpe Express | Alpe Express |
| Bike Wash station | * | * | * | * | * | * |
| Hot Tub/Sauna | * | * | * | * | ||
| Quiet location | * | |||||
| Onsite Bar | * | |||||
| Closest Trail | Huez Coast | Daul Rookie | Jacques C’Lere | Central Park | Huez Coast | Huez Coast |
| Luxury Accom | * | * | * | |||
| Nearby Parking | * | * | * | * | * | * |
Not sure what to expect?
Read our first timer’s guide to racing the Megavalanche here.
The Megavalanche FAQ
Since 1995, each year, thousands of riders drop in from the famous “Pic Blanc glacier” in Alpe d’Huez! Racers start 3330 meters high, and descend to the finish line in Allemont 2600 meters below.
This ENDURO MASS-START descent makes it the longest and craziest race in the world!
How much does it cost to race the Megavalanche?
The event entry cost varies year to year. Typically a 7 day lift pass with race entry will set you back around 150 Euros.
You also have the option to add insurance to your race entry for around 9 Euros per day.
*Your event entry is NOT included as part of the holiday package*
Flying to Alpe d’Huez ?
The nearest airport is Grenoble, however flights can be limited during the summer. The biggest nearest airports are Geneva and Lyon. It’s possible to rent a car or book a transfer to Alpe d’Huez.
We offer Geneva return Transfers for £75 each way. Please note this will be a limited service and you MUST read all information about our transfers before booking your flights.
Please get in contact if you’d like to use our transfer service.
How long is the Megavalanche?
The total distance of Megavalanche is 22 kilometres, the best riders finish the race in about 40 minutes whereas mere mortals are around the 50min-1hr 15 mark. The whole descent is 2,610 m from Pic Blanc, which stands at a massive 3,330 metres!
Can anyone race the Megavanche?
The technical answer is ‘Yes’ but the real answer is ‘No’. Any rider can enter the event including children. However you will be descending 2600mts with multiple terrain changes throughout the race. A good level of bike fitness will be needed as well as a competent level of bike skills to make this race enjoyable.
It is possible to enjoy the race at your own pace and navigate the descent slowly whilst taking in the trail. Not everyone in this race is a pro rider.
What happens to me if I don’t ‘qualify’?
Everybody qualifies for the race after the seeding runs. You will all race from the glacier, whether Saturday OR Sunday, in the level group in which you qualified for on Friday.
For example;
MEGAVALANCHE group (Sunday) : the 350 best riders (from 1st to 35th of each qualification wave).
CHALLENGERS group (Saturday) : from 36th to 70th of each qualification wave.
AMATEURS group (Sunday) : from 71st to 94th of each qualification wave.
AFFINITY group (Saturday, individual start) : from the 95th to 130th of each qualification wave.
Ladies and e-bikes have their specific start saturday morning.
Which race will I be in?
The Megavalanche has options for all ages and skill levels. They offer separate races for e-bikers, women and kids, along with 3 different starts for amateurs, challengers and The main Megavalanche race. Everyone races on the same track (kid’s start lower down), so as long as you can get through the technical sections, you can find the right group for you! Your group will be determined from your qualifying race result.
Do I need a doctors certificate to compete in the Megavalanche?
To compete in the Megavalanche you need to prove you are fit to do so, this can be done in the form of and signed doctors certificate, or if you are from the UK, a valid British Cycling membership is also ok.
There are three ways to do this;
- You can upload your signed doctors certificate directly to the event organisers when you sign up for the event.
- You can bring your doctor’s certificate with you when you sign on at the event.
- Bring your valid British Cycling card with you when you sign on at the event.
You can download a copy of the certificate here to give to your doctor.
Quite often I’ve experienced doctors do not want to sign this form, if you are short of time you can actually get this form signed by doctors online.
From the organisers side of things, they just want to see a signed document or valid licence.
Airport Transfer Details
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE TRANSFER EACH WAY!
TO USE OUR GENEVA TRANSFER SERVICES YOUR FLIGHT MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 11AM ON THE START DATE OF THE TRIP & DEPART AFTER 2PM THE DAY OF DEPARTURE.
Please book your arrival day flights to arrive of the morning before 11am as the transfer will aim to leave at around 12pm from Geneva. Your departure day flights need to depart from afternoon from Geneva. The transfer will leave the chalet at around 9.30AM.
Feel free to book an earlier arrival day flight or a later departure day flight if it makes more sense, but you may have to wait at the airport to connect with your transfer or return flight.
The Transfers will consist of a shared transport coach with our other chalets in. Provided that there are no flight delays we will keep waiting times to a minimum*.
Our transfer services are not available under any other conditions and it is your responsibility that all your group members are aware of these conditions.
* For delayed flights, the maximum we can wait is up to half an hour after the scheduled departure time in order to avoid compromising driver hours regulations. If your flight is delayed by more than this we will endeavour to arrange an alternative. You will have to pay for this initially but you will normally be able to reclaim this on your travel insurance.
**The return departure time will sometimes change due to advice from the transfer company about traffic and other issues. Expect to depart between 8am – 9.30am.
