ALPE-d'HUEZ and DEUXALPES

Finally, at VIZILLE, a deviation of the national road, part of the urbanization plan since 1956, was also constructed so traffic from the BRIANÇON and GAP roads avoid the centre of VIZILLE. It was necessary because the transit traffic on some days exceeded 8,000 vehicles because of the development of the winter sports resorts of ALPE-d'HUEZ and DEUXALPES.

This work may seem modest compared to the equipment installed in many foreign tourist resorts. However, it represents an important effort by the government (28,6 MF) and the authorities of the department of the Isere (46,6 MF). The latter were particularly conscious that the investment was worth while and would benefit the prestige of the resorts of Dauphiné.