New Zwift Routes to Lure Winter Trainers Indoors

Additions to the available routes in Zwift may provide extra incentive to those sniffing around a smart indoor trainer purchase.

The IT boffins at Zwift have coded new routes for the online training platform, and Alpe Du Zwift will bear more than a few similarities to one of the most famous climbs in cycling, Alpe D'Huez. However, while the terrain mimics the French giant, they have given the climb a distinct Zwift twist with numbered switchbacks and gaming twists that'll keep folks engaged as they climb upwards.

Alpe Du Zwift will be a fantastic training tools for those preparing for gran fondos or long distance events. For many people, this will be the only way to simulate climbs of one hour or more in length.

Here's some information from Zwift about their latest updates.

The Alpe Du Zwift segment

Segment Length: 7.5mi /12km

Segment elevation gain: 3400ft /1036m

Average gradient: 8.5%

Alpe Du Zwift is part of the Watopia Island course and can be accessed via the Mayan Jungle
Segments: 21 Hairpins/switchbacks
Alpe Du Zwift is only open to Zwifters at Level 12 or higher
The Level 12 Alpe Gate is marked Red when locked, and Green when available
Zwifters who become level 12 mid-session will immediately be allowed access