Intro
For our 11th year running 2019 will see our highly popular trips based around this legendary cyclo sportive, La Marmotte. It is rated as the hardest 1 day sportive in the French Alps, at a distance of 174km and 5000m of climbing, including Col de Glandon, Col de Galibier, Col de Telegraph and finishing at Alpe d'Huez. Be prepared for a challenge.
Alpcycles.com is an Official Tour Operator for La Marmotte Granfondo and we run both an 8 Night package and a shorter Weekend package. Both of our packages include Guaranteed Entry in the second wave of riders as well as catered acommodation and full logistics package, allowing you to fully concentrate on the event.
La Marmotte 8 Night/Entry Package: Dates Sunday 30/06/19*
Price = £TBC per person (entry Included)
La Marmotte Weekend/Entry Package: Dates Friday 05/07/19*
Price = £TBC per person (Entry Included)
*The event date has not yet been confirmed
What's Included
What's included 8 Night
What’s included: La Marmotte Granfondo 2019 - 8 Night Package
· Transfers from and to Lyon Airport (LYS) at the times to be specified. Please check with us before booking any flights, to ensure they fit with the scheduled transfer times.
· Fully guided and van support itinerary of rides from Monday to Thursday with a rest day on Friday
· Full board accommodation in our superbly located chalet (Thursday is chalet night off so dinner is not included this day)
· Ensuite twin room share
· Cyclists breakfast every day.
· Late lunch with post ride pasta & bread every day.
· 2 course evening meal on 7 nights (Thursday is chalet night off when guests will be required to eat out)
· Entry to the La Marmotte 2019 event on Sunday 7th July in 2nd wave (earlier waves on production of race results)
· Our VIP feed station for La Marmotte event, exclusively for Alpcycles riders.
· Transport locally to/from rides.
· Storage for your bikes and use of tools/pumps.
· Daily bike kit wash
What’s Not Included:
· Your flights
· Travel and Personal insurance
· Insurance for your bike
· Drinks and food outside of those mentioned above
What's Included Weekend
What’s included: La Marmotte Granfondo 2019 - Weekend Package
· Transfers from and to Lyon Airport (LYS) at times to be specified. Please check with us before booking any flights and ensure they fit with the scheduled transfer times below
· Full board accommodation in our superbly located hotel
· Ensuite twin room share
· Cyclists breakfast & afternon tea every day.
· 2 course evening meal all 3 nights
· Entry to the La Marmotte 2019 event
· All guest numbers in the 2nd wave (earlier waves on production of palmares)
· Our VIP feed station for La Marmotte event, exclusively for Alpcycles riders.
· Transport locally to/from rides.
· Storage for your bikes and use of tools/pumps.
· Fantastic hospitality, experience and support of the alpcycles.com team, including real advice from guides that ride the event too!
What’s Not Included:
· Your flights
· Travel and Personal insurance
· Insurance for your bike
· Drinks and food outside of those mentioned above
Itinerary
Below is the 2018 Itinerary as an example, subject to change at Alpcycles discression
If you want to acclimatise and get some altitude training in before La Marmotte, as well as the opportunity to ride more of the Central Alps, our 9 Day package is for you OR book our Weekend package which is perfectly formed and gives you everything you need to focus on your ride. We have a high returns rate and new riders securing early for both trips, so places are limited. The itineraries for both are below:
Sunday: 9 Day guests will be collected from Lyon Airport (LYS) on Sunday 1st July at a time to be confirmed. On arrival at the chalet there will be afternoon tea, time to meet the guides & resort team, build bikes and take a spin before dinner in the evening.
Monday: Descend Alpe d’Huez down to the valley and ride out to Col d’Ornon, 1367m, 13km long. Back to the foot of Alpe d’Huez and a climb home, 1780m, 15km long.
Tuesday: Another classic climb, we head out for the Col de Glandon, 1924m, 29km. We will then return to Alpe d’Huez via the lesser known back road, with some lovely views. This will be a good chance to start to get a look at La Marmotte route, so that you have an idea of what is coming at the weekend.
Wednesday: Today we will climb the Col du Lauteret from Bourg d’Oisans, 2058km, 30km long and then the 9km to the top of the Col du Galibier to the highest point of 2642m. This is the opposite direction to the Marmotte route, so you will get a good reccie today.
Thursday: Riding to be decided and the guides will see how everyone is feeling. We don’t want anyone to burn out before the weekend.
Chalet night off so guests will eat out at a local restaurant (not included)
Friday: REST DAY. The Weekend guests will be arriving and it’s time to rest the legs & body a little before the weekend.
Saturday: Today gives everyone a chance to go for a spin locally. Pick up your packs from the registration area and have wander around the Expo soaking up the atmosphere. Dinner will be early tonight with Ade giving his famous team talk to run through the route and ensure you get the best out of your ride tomorrow.
Sunday: A very early start and the big day has arrived! Guests will descend to Bourg d’Oisans and wait with anticipation in the start pens. All Alpcycles guests are in the second wave with a 715am start time. The Alpcycles team are with you from the start, middle and at the finish line for this mammoth event.
Monday: After breakfast we will run 2 scheduled transfer times that will drop guests at Lyon (LYS) airport. Please check the Booking Confirmation to check which transfer your flights will fit into and contact Shelley with any questions at all. Time to head home with plenty of tales to tell we are sure.
Tour Operator La Marmotte Entry, Airport transfers, accommodation & great food, support, alpcycles.com VIP feed station and hospitality all included.
Accommodation
Marmotte 8 Night Package: Our 8 night riders will be staying with us at Chalet Dauphine, in the heart if old Alpe d'Huez and with great facilities for guests. With good sized communal areas, secure bike storage and well appointed ensuite bedrooms this lovely chalet also has wifi in most areas. Your stay includes breakfast each day and afternoon tea & 3 course evening meal on 7 days (1 chalet night off), as well as members of the Alpcycles team on hand throughout to ensure you are well looked after.
Marmotte Weekend Package and Marmotte Accom/Logistics Package: Both of our 3 Night Packages are based at the Belle Aurore Hotel in Alpe d'Huez. We are always pleased to be working with the team at the Belle Aurore Hotel who have looked after our riders superbly over many years. Located perfectly in the Alpe d'Huez resort. The hotel has comfortable, spacious ensuite rooms, free wifi, secure bike storage, bar and restaurant. Both of the packages include breakfast, afternoon tea & 3 course evening meal each day, as well as one of the Alpcycles team located at the hotel to ensure you are well looked after.
Key Points
An overview of this package:
· You are travelling with a trusted OFFICIAL TOUR OPERATOR
· Your Event Entry is included
· Alpcycles VIP Feedstation is included
· Airport transfer from/to Lyon (LYS) at SET TIMES are included
· Accommodation is Half Board and located in Alpe d’Huez
· Securing deposit for Marmotte 8 Night package = £400 pp
· Securing deposit for Marmotte Weekend package = £300 pp
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