Yes it is possible and yes you have to be a little mad. The roads are cleared quickly after any snowfall because they need to keep the tourist going up the mountain so its possible all year round. Heres some tips.
1. Where plenty of warm clothes and take more for the descent – or get someone to bring you down in a nice warm car.
2. Go when its sunny and around midday make the most of the little warmth there is – you might be lucky and get above zero !
3. Take it steady – the cold and the effects of the altitude can have a huge effect on your performance
4. Most importantly check the weather forcast
5. Stay with us in Bourg d’Oisans for a bit of skiing and boarding up at Alpe d’Huez and take in a ride on one of our hire bikes. I might even accompany you.
6. Take lots of photos.
7. Only do it if you are fit and healthy and have a lot of winter miles in your legs.
8. Rest , thaw out and wonder why and how you actually did it
