LOOK Marmotte Granfondo 2019
Alpe d'Huez / Bourg d'Oisans
Sunday 7th July 2019
Web - Marmotte
Ascending the Col du Glandon, The Col du Telegraphe and The Mighty Galibier before a summit finish on Alpe d'Huez the ‘Marmotte’ Cyclosportive is the original and arguably the most difficult Alpine Cyclosportive with almost 5000m of climbing over 174 km (110 miles).
The standard is high at the front with many top amateurs and budding pros taking part. With over 7000 starters in 2015 and only 4500 finishers the Marmotte is arguable one of the hardest sportives in the world, the winner finishes in an incredible 5 hours whilst the last takes about 13hrs. There are sag wagons for those who drop out and in addition to the Sportcommunication feed stations there's a private feed station for Veloventoux guests close to the summit of the Col du Glandon.
Event Options
There's only one option - La Marmotte, 175km, 5000m of ascent
Itinerary
Thursday 4th July - Arrive at Lyon airport for transfer to the Hotel Camigane at Alpe d'Huez close to the event finish line.
Friday 5th July - Arrive at Lyon airport for transfer to the Hotel Camigane at Alpe d'Huez. (The Col de Sarenne and Les 2 Alpes ride will be organised for people who arrived on Thursday.)
Saturday 8th July - A free day giving you the chance to have a short leg warmer ride out of Alpe d’Huez, prepare your bike and race food for La Marmotte or even do some sightseeing.
Sunday 7th july - After an early breakfast (5:30 recommended) you descent to Bourg and get into the 2nd pen which is available to Veloventoux clients.
Monday 8th July - Transfer back to Lyon airport.
Prices
£655.00 for 3 night option and £745.00 for 4 day option.(Please ask for self driving prices)
Includes 2/3 nights B+B and one night with evening meal at the exceptional Hotel Camigane on bend "0" at Alpe d'Huez.
The hotel has a pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. There's safe bike storage and we'll have a workshop set up throughout the weekend.
We'll also have leg massage available at the hotel
Also included is a return transfer from Lyon airport and entry to The Marmotte.
And not forgetting use of private "life saving" feed station on the Col du Galibier.