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Saturday, October 17, 2009 2010 Dauphiné with Alpe d’Huez inauguration by Bjorn Haake at 9:11 AM EST   comments Categories: Pro Cycling   The 2010 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré will include the famous slopes of Alpe d’Huez for the first time in its history. In the race from June 6 to 13, 2010, Alpe d’Huez will see the passage of the penultimate stage, on June 12. This is a small consolation for the town which had hoped to host a stage finish of the Tour de France for the 27th time in history. Grenoble is also a stage finish, one day ahead of the race up to the famous ski resort in the French Alps. Unlike in the past, Grenoble doesn’t host the final day of the race. This honor goes to Sallanches in celebration of Bernnard Hinault’s World Championships title in 1980. Back then, the event was held in the same town.       comments Follow @Pro_Cycling Tweet Subscribe via RSS or daily email Contact the editor about this article Related Articles Critérium du Dauphiné: Alpe d’Huez highlight of 2013 route, race to begin in Switzerland Video analysis: Stephen Roche believes Cadel Evans will beat Andy Schleck to win Tour de France Video: Schleck convinced he has enough time on hand to hold Tour de France yellow jersey Carlos Sastre hopes to repeat Alpe d'Huez triumph in 2011