Intro
For our 10th year running 2018 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 Package: Dates Sunday 01/07/18
Price = £1,400 per person
La Marmotte Weekend Package: Dates Friday 06/07/18
Price = £695 per person
- *The event date has been confirmed as Sunday 8th July 2018
What's Included
What's included 9 Day
What’s included: La Marmotte Granfondo 2018 - 9 Day 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.
· 9 Day trip arrival Sunday 01/07/18 and pick up from Lyon International airport (LYS) at set time
· 9 Day Package departure day Monday 09/07/18
· 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 2018 event on Sunday 8th July in 2nd wave
· 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 2018 - Weekend Package
· Transfers from and to Lyon Airport (LYS) at times to be specified. Please check with us before booking any flights, to ensure they fit with the scheduled transfer times.
· Weekend package arrival Friday 06/07/18 and pick up times from the airport (LYS) at set times
· Weekend Package departure Monday 09/07/18
· 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 2018 event
· All guest numbers in the 2nd wave
· 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, 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. There could be an opportunity to ride the Col d’Izoard….just up and back….to tick off another great climb before everyone preps for Saturday’s big day.
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.
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
La Marmotte Granfondo 2018 Entry Packages with Guaranteed Entry
