Sun 25 June 2023

• One of the oldest Sportives, the famous La Marmotte is a 170 kilometre cycling race over challenging terrain. La Marmotte includes legendary cols of the Tour de France such as the Col du Glandon, Col du Galibier, Col du Lautaret and of course L'Alpe d’Huez. The date of the La Marmotte Gran Fondo 2023 is Sunday 25 June.

• This is no easy challenge, but with incredible climbs come rewarding views across the Alps, and after you finish a great sense of achievement. We offer guaranteed entries at £110 including timing chip, in Pen 1 with start time 07:00 and Pen 2 with start time 07:30. We also offer airport transfers from Geneva Airport, and the services of our team of mechanics, masseurs and guides. While we focus on the logistics you can focus on the ride ahead.

Price £399pp shared basis Book Now

• If for you a ‘normal’ Marmotte is what you do as a warm up then the new Marmotte Ultrafondo is for you. With its first edition last year for the ocassion of the 40th anniversary of LEPAPE Marmotte Granfondo Alpes. This ultra Marmotte is 225km and 6 300 m/d+ with a double ascent of Alpe d’Huez!

Details

• • Date : 02/07/2023
  • Start : 05:00 | Bourg d’Oisans & Finish : Alpe d’Huez
  • Km & altimetres : 226 km | 6300 m/d+
  • Food stations : Col du Glandon | Valloire| Col du Galibier| Bourg d’Oisans
  • Time limit : 14:00 – Col du Galibier // 16:00 – Bottom of Alpe d'Huez Passage 1 // 18:00 – Bottom of Alpe d'Huez passage 2
  • Cols : Col du glandon 24.1km 4.78%, Col du Télégraphe 11.5km 7.3%, Col du Galibier 17.6km 7%, Alpe d’Huez 13km 8%

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• When you book the Marmotte, you will be looked after by Mike and our local team of bike guides, drivers and mechanics.

• Having competed in almost all the big name sportive and Gran Fondo events in the Alps including the Etape du Tour, Marmotte and the Time Megève, Mike still likes to push the limits and has had some respectable results in the Etape du Tour and even some recent podium finishes in local races. Mike is a fully qualified French bike guide and mechanic and has spent the last 20 years honing his skills and experience. He is ready to share them with you during your Alpine cycling adventure.
• His passion for the Tour de France is legendary and his knowledge of the race and its champions goes back to the 1980’s so he can offer great insights and anecdotes about this iconic race.