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La Marmotte 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
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2025 La Marmotte Gran Fondo with Sportive Breaks
Guarantee your Start Pen & Time
The date for the 2025 La Marmotte is Sunday 22 June. The original European Sportive and still one of the hardest. La Marmotte takes in four giant alpine climbs, all legendary from the Tour de France, finishing with the mighty Galibier and then Alpe d’Huez – a serious challenge! Also part of La Marmotte 2025 weekend is the Grimpee Time Trial on Friday.
Stay in Alpe d’Huez with us for 3 or 4 nights, with a choice of hotels with single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms and family room options. Our support includes mechanic service, guided rides, a day bag service, bag drop at the start and private feed stations. We also offer La Marmotte 2025 entry in Wave 1 with a 07:00am start or Wave 2 with a 07:20am start, bike rental and airport transfers from Geneva Airport.
Please book the 4 night package if you want to take part in the Grimpee de L’Alpe; the official Bourg d’Oisans to Alpe d’Huez Time Trial on Friday 20 June.
Hotel options – all available for 3 or 4 nights or longer on request
- Hotel Le Petit Prince (Bed & Breakfast) – prices from £429
- Hotel Le Dome (Bed & Breakfast) – prices from £419
- Chalet La Belle Etoile (Bed & Breakfast) – prices from £399
- Hotel Pop Alp (Half-Board) – prices from £579
Entry without hotel available
- Guaranteed entry in either Wave 1 with a start at 07:00am or Wave 2 with start at 07:20am
- Access to our private feed stations on the Col du Galibier and the Alpe d’Huez climb
- Clothes drop in Bourg d’Oisans before the start (must be collected from us in Alpe d’Huez after the event)
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Guaranteed entry: In Wave 1 or 2. Guaranteed entry available to either the Gran Fondo (07:00am or 07:20am start wave). Entries for the Grimpee (Time Trial) on Friday also available.
Private feed stops: Drop off your day bags, re-energise with sports nutrition + savoury food on the Galibier & the final climb. Bag drop at the start in Bourg d’Oisans also available.
Mechanic support: Expert mechanics on hand all weekend.
Guided warm-up rides: On Friday & Saturday before the Sportive to some great local routes close to the Alpe d’Huez.
Bike rental: Scott Addict, 12 speed Di2 fitted and delivered at £265.
What's included?
Accommodation
Choice of 3* hotels and 2* Chalet
Meals Included
Bed and Breakfast
Guided Warm-Up Rides
On Friday & Saturday
Private Feed Stops
On Gran Fondo Day
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
La Marmotte Entry
In Wave 1 at 07:00am for £150 or Wave 2 at 07:20am for £125 if booked with our package
Additional Extra - Transfer
From Geneva Airport (GVA) at set times available at £185pp return
Marmotte Entry Without Hotel Package
In Wave 1 at 07:00am for £250 or Wave 2 at 07:30am for £200
Clothing drop in Bourg d'Oisans
Descend the Alpe to the start and keep warm. Drop your clothes off with us and we deliver them back to you in Alpe d’Huez
Packages and Prices
Stay with us in Alpe d’Huez and enjoy the beautiful French Alps. The La Marmotte Alps Gran Fondo is one of the oldest Cyclo-Sportives and still one of the toughest. This event requires dedication and good preparation and that’s where we come in.
Prices
- From £399 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- From £549 per person based on single occupancy of a room.
Included with your weekend
- 3 nights at a choice of accommodation in Alpe d’Huez
- Local expert guides and bike mechanic
- Breakfasts including an early breakfast on La Marmotte day
- Buffet dinner (only at Hotel Pop Alpe)
- Guided warm-up rides
- Private feed stops on La Marmotte day
- Bag drop at the start in Bourg d’Oisans
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also available
- Airport transfers from Geneva at set times for £185pp return – More info here
- Sports Medical Certificate Online Service – More info here
- Guaranteed entry for the 2025 La Marmotte with choice of start pen (optional) – see below
- Bike rental – More info here
Entry Only
We offer guaranteed entry for the 2025 La Marmotte Gran Fondo without the need to purchase a hotel package. You can choose which entry pen you want to start from. The start is in Bourg d’Oisans, with the finish in Alpe d’Huez.
Included with Entry Only
- Entry with all inclusions
- Choice of start time
- Bag drop at the start (will be delivered back to hotel reception of one of our hotels)
- Access to private feed stations
Entry prices if purchased with our package
- Wave 1 @ 07:00am – £150
- Wave 2 @ 07:20am – £125
Entry prices without hotel
- Wave 1 @ 07:00am – £250
- Wave 2 @ 07:20am – £200
Included with your Gran Fondo Entry
- Start number
- A road book
- A souvenir
- Timing with chip
- Access to feeding stations along the route
- Breakdown assistance and first aid
- General rankings and rankings per category
- Diploma available
- Finisher medal
- Pasta party at the finish
Itinerary
Day To Day
Please make your way to Alpe d’Huez today or make use of our optional airport transfer from Geneva Airport where our team will meet you. The transfer takes 3 hours from Geneva. Please arrive today if you would like to do the Alpe d’Huez Time Trial (Grimpee de L’Alpe) tomorrow.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have planned to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
Group airport transfers from Geneva Airport – £185 return
Today we offer one airport transfer which departs Geneva Airport at 14:00pm. When you make your booking, you can add this group airport transfer. Please book a flight that arrives before this time. You can book our group airport transfer for £185 for a return journey per person with luggage and bike.
Please contact us for a quote on a private airport transfer at another time from Geneva Airport or from Lyon Airport. Below you will find some guide prices for private airport transfers.
Geneva Airport
- 1 – 7 persons with bike boxes – £450 single journey/£800 return journey
- 8+ – Please contact us
Lyon St Exupery Airport
- 1 – 4 persons with bike boxes – £250 single journey/£500 return journey
- 5 – 8 persons with bike boxes – £300 single journey/£600 return journey
- 9+ – Please contact us
Our hotels
We offer 4 hotels for your stay in Alpe d’Huez with us:
- Hotel Pop Alp
- Hotel Le Dome
- Chalet La Belle Etoile (basic accommodation)
Your stay will be for 3 or 4 nights and will be on a bed and breakfast basis (Half Board at Hotel PopAlp). You will have an early breakfast on La Marmotte day.
For those of you who arrive on Thursday, you can take part in the Grimpee de L’Alpe. After lunch, descend to Bourg d’Oisans and from 16:00pm you can set your PB on the Alpe d’Huez climb during the official Alpe d’Huez TT, the Grimpee de L’Alpe.
Please see our transfers sheet for full transfer details
Friday arrivals
Fly into Geneva where our team will meet you. The transfer takes 3 hours from Geneva.
If you have not chosen our airport transfers, please make your way to Alpe d’Huez today or make use of our optional airport transfer from Geneva Airport where our team will meet you. The transfer takes 3 hours from Geneva.
Group airport transfers from Geneva Airport – £185 return
Today we offer two airport transfers which depart Geneva Airport at 11:00am and at 16:00pm. When you make your booking, you can add this group airport transfer. Please book a flight that arrives before the transfer time. You can book our group airport transfer for £185 for a return journey per person with luggage and bike.
Private airport transfers
Please contact us for a quote on a private airport transfer from Geneva Airport or from Lyon Airport if you cannot make the times stated above. Below you will find some guide prices for private airport transfers.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have planned to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
Guided ride
If you are on the earlier arrival, we will run a short and exciting guided ride down Alpe d’Huez, over the Balcons and back up the Sarenne departing Alpe d’Huez at 15:30pm.
This afternoon you can go to the expo to collect your race bib for tomorrow. In the afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. The rest of the evening is free for you to eat out in one of Alpe d’Huez’s many restaurants.
After breakfast and preparing the bikes, we will take you on a supported, guided ride that takes in the Vilard Reculas climb which is the easiest way to get back up to Alpe d’Huez. We will descend down to Bourg d’Oisans, ride along the valley floor and climb back up to Alpe d’Huez.
We’ll be back at the hotel in the afternoon for you to rest and get prepared for tomorrow. This evening our bike guides will do a race briefing to run through La Marmotte day logistics and of course the route.
The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Alpe d’Huez’s many restaurants.
We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant.
You will descend the Alpe d’Huez climb down to Bourg d’Oisans. At the bottom our team will wait for you and you can hand your warm clothing that you used for the descent to them before you go into your start pen.
The La Marmotte start is done in waves. You will be allocated a start pen with a time that you must enter the pen at, plus a start time. The La Marmotte is a race with one cut off point. You need to have passed the start of the Alpe d’Huez climb in Bourg d’Oisans before 18:15pm otherwise you will be eliminated from the race. If you’re eliminated, your bike will go on a bike trailer and you will be transported to the finish in Alpe d’Huez, or you can still climb Alpe d’Huez and finish in your own time.
Sportive Breaks offer two private feed stations today. The first is on the Col du Galibier and we are also present on the final climb up to Alpe d’Huez to give you energy and encouragement for the final stretch.
Once you finish in Alpe d’Huez, there’s no need to worry as your accommodation is located close to the finish.
This afternoon and early evening we’ll assist you with re-packing your bikes ahead of travel.
The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Alpe d’Huez’s many restaurants.
In the evening we’ll have a few drinks at a local bar to celebrate your achievement.
After breakfast, we offer our optional transfer back to Geneva Airport.
Geneva Airport Transfers:
Transfer 1: Depart Alpe d’Huez at 07:00am (for flights departing after 12:30pm)
Transfer 2: Depart Alpe d’Huez at 10:00am (for flights departing after 15:30pm)
Please do not book any flights that depart before 12:30pm. If your flight departs earlier, please consider booking a private transfer.
More about the event
La Marmotte
La Marmotte is known to be one of the hardest Sportives to participate in. Taking place in June this year, our travel packages include tackling 4 alpine climbs which have become legendary thanks to the Tour de France. This route is a serious challenge and a fantastic achievement!
What is La Marmotte Gran Fondo Alps?
La Marmotte is the ultimate cycling test and also the oldest sportive in the cycling calendar. At 174km, this one-day classic conquers famous climbs from the Tour de France including the Galibier, the Glandon and the Croix de Fer. The Marmotte has one cut-off point. You need to have passed the start of the Alpe d’Huez climb in Bourg d’Oisans before 18:15pm otherwise you will be eliminated from the race. If you’re eliminated your bike will go on a bike trailer and you will be transported to the finish in Alpe d’Huez. Once you finish in Alpe d’Huez, there’s no need to worry as you are staying near the finish.
First held in 1982, this is still one of the most popular cycling events in the world and a bucket list Sportive all riders should try at least once.
Sportive Options
The famous La Marmotte Granfondo Alps finishes with the legendary Alpe d’Huez. The famous 21 hairpin bends must be conquered before the final release of the finish. It takes courage to overcome the 174 kilometres and 5,000 altimeters of this epic cycling challenge.
The route features 6 of the most legendary passes in France; in order of appearance on the route – the Glandon, the Croix de Fer, the Telegraphe, the Galibier, the Lautaret, and finally the final ascent of Alpe d’Huez. Whether you aim for a certain time or you just want to finish, every participant leaves Alpe d’Huez with a satisfying feeling and bragging rights knowing that they have conquered this challenge.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 175km | 5,516m | 5/5 |
Hotels
Comfort with panoramic views! That’s what you get at Chalethotel Belle Étoile.
Please note that when you stay at the Chalet Hotel Le Belle Etoile, your breakfasts are served in the chalet hotel but evening meals are taken at Smithy’s tavern which is a 5 minute walk away. Our transfer buses cannot drive all the way to the chalet, and guests must therefore transport the luggage themselves about 400 metres from and to the bus stop at the Palais des Sports. It is also at the Palais des Sports that you can park your car if you are driving.
Chalethotel Belle Étoile features a sauna, sun terrace and outdoor spa where you can enjoy magnificent views of the valley and the mountains. The rooms are comfortable and are available exclusively as single (1 double bed) or twin rooms (2 single beds). Each room has its own bathroom and toilet, duvets and hairdryer. The entire chalet is non-smoking and there is free WIFI.
The hotel also offers a sauna and a spacious outside area where it is possible to relax after a long day’s ride.
Belle Étoile is located in the old town of Alpe d’Huez. Here there is a particularly charming atmosphere with authentic houses in stone and wood. There is a string of cosy cafes, international sports bars and top-notch restaurants. It’s all within a few minutes walk.
What you get when you stay at Chalethotel Belle Étoile
- Cozy chalet atmosphere
- Central location in Alpe d’Huez
- Half board
- Sauna
- Outdoor hot tub
TV 
, Safe in room , Wellness/Spa Facilities
, Safe in room , Wellness/Spa Facilities 
Pop Alpe is located in the centre of Alpe d’Huez. With a mix of cycling and skiing theme this is a quirky and unique hotel.
The hotel has a Café serving a selection of tapas using locally sourced food and offering a selection of wines and international drinks (closed in the off season). There is also a south facing terrace where you can relax and unwind with a drink and snack of your choice.
Rooms follow the same theme as the hotel and have a safe, HD TV and high speed WiFi.
TV , Safe in room , Bike storage in storage room , Parking free
, Safe in room , Bike storage in storage room , Parking free 
Hotel Le Dome is a small family run 3 star hotel, well situated a quiet area of the town.
The town centre, where you can find an outdoor swimming-pool, and sports centre is within 5 minutes’ walk.
Next door to the hotel, there is a bank, a newsagent and a small supermarket. Numerous restaurants are available around the hotel.
Langley Hôtel Le Petit Prince Hotel is a family friendly 3 star hotel. The town centre of Alpe d’Huez, with bank, newsagent, small supermarket, outdoor swimming-pool, and sports centre is within 5 minutes’ walk. All rooms are modern and cosy, some of which have balconies overlooking the valley.
With an extraordinary view and a well sorted list of cocktails the bar in Le Petit Prince is a great place to relax after a long day in the slopes. Have a drink by the fireplace or go outside on the large terrace and enjoy the full view of the surrounding mountains.
The restaurant offers a beautiful view over the valley and mountains. Our meals are inspired by the French and Scandinavian kitchens creating a blend of flavours unique in the area.
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FAQs
The date for the 2025 Marmotte is Sunday 22 June 2025
The Granfondo route is a real challenge for cyclists who are in good condition and who train regularly and are used to riding in conditions with sufficient gradients.
A frame identification and timing plate to be fixed to the front of your handlebars. • A route description sticker • A souvenir gift. • Timing with the help of a chip at the back of your frame plate • Access to refreshment points adapted to each distance of the course. • Mechanical support and first aid service • The scratch and category rankings for the Granfondo and Grimpée routes (times in alphabetical order for the Rando des Marmottes). • Finisher diploma on our website • A finisher’s medal. • A Pasta Party after the finish • Specific to the Rando des Marmottes: luggage transport included on both days.
To take part in Marmotte Granfondo you must provide a medical certificate or a competitive cycling license. The Medical certificate must certify that you are fit to cycle competitively. It must be dated, signed, and stamped by your doctor. Under French Law, the medical certificate is valid for 1 year and must therefore be valid on the day of the event. For licences only UCI, FFC, FFTRI(for females), FFGT and Ufolep licences (of a competitive nature with a medical check-up), valid for the current season and less than one year old. In the case of foreign licences, the licence is valid if a medical examination was required in return. We only accept competitive cycling licences.
During a cyclosportive event, cyclists are obliged to respect the highway code. The courses are not closed to traffic. The safety and support system and the marshals will help cyclists to ensure their safety and that of other road users. All cyclists must ensure their own safety and adapt their speed to the route, traffic, and weather conditions.
In order not to jeopardise the safety of the event, and in accordance with prefectural orders, it is forbidden to use a following vehicle (car, van, motorbike, scooter). Refuelling and technical assistance from cars or motorbikes are prohibited. Refuelling and additional assistance are authorised set back from the road, on the right-hand side of the road and with the bike stationary. Areas used by feeders (car parks, etc.) must be kept clean.
For minor repairs such as punctures, you need to have the necessary equipment. If you are unable to continue your journey because of a mechanical problem, you can take a seat in the broom wagon. You will however have to wait. If you are the cause of or witness to an accident, or if you notice someone needs medical assistance, each participant is obliged to stop and render assistance and alert the emergency services by calling the emergency number on the back of your frame plate.
Yes, some of the tunnels have little or no lighting. Good lighting (front and rear lighting kit) is mandatory, and a visibility waistcoat must be worn. Participants will be checked at the start and/or on the course. If it is found that the lighting kit is missing, exclusion will be immediate and without recourse. The road, police and gendarmerie services can also ban and fine participants.
There is always an emergency number. It is written in the information for the race of the day and on the back of your frame plate. Remember to fill in your personal details on the back of your frame number (name, race number, emergency contact number, etc.) and keep it with you throughout the event.
You can find the results and rankings directly on the RESULTS tab of the official Marmotte website. A finishers diploma is available once your time has been checked and validated.
A meal voucher is supplied with your registration pack (Granfondo, Rando des Marmottes). The Pasta Party is available on a self-service basis after you arrive at the event village in Alpe d’Huez.
Start pens are allocated automatically when you register, based on your previous results in our events. In exceptional circumstances, we can move you to another Start Pen on request and with proof of your results, subject to the number of places available. In all cases, you will have to wait until you get your race number before you can change it. It is not possible to change starting pens on the morning of the event. If you have not taken part in the Marmotte Grandondo Alpes, your starting open will be based on your estimated race time.
The Granfondo starts at dawn in the heart of the village Bourg d’Osians. Once the bell rings, all the tension evaporates with the first pedal strokes to the cheers of the fans.
Most tour operators tend to have accommodation based on top of Alpe by the finish as well as near Bourg d’Osians. A lot of people prefer to stay within Bourg to avoid the cold descent to the start on the morning of the event whilst others trade this to be closer to the finish line.
Meet the Sportive Breaks Marmotte Team
Jean Christophe Bataillie
About Jean Christophe
Having loved skiing and cycling since childhood, Jean Christophe has always enjoyed maintaining his sports equipment.
After 10 years experience as a cycle technician, he took the cycle qualification CQP at the CNPC.
When not working for Sportive breaks he is an independent mechanic for his company VELO LABO, a service company where he enjoys passing on his passion and expertise.
He says “I love being able to pass on my knowledge to help you make better use of your equipment, and to help you progress by discovering how to look after your bike.”
Mathieu Michollet
About Mathieu
Mathieu is an endurance cyclist and has always lived in the French Alps so knows all the mountain passes here like the back of his hand. He regularly organises and takes part in endurance trips alone and with friends including the Seven Majors this summer.
Combining his passion for cycling with his professional career he took his CQP and enjoyed working for several years as pro tour team mechanic working for the French team AG2R.
Meticulous and conscientious, Mathieu will go out of his way to ensure that your bike is roadworthy to help you take on the best cycling routes that France has to offer.
Sarah Wilson
About Sarah
Sarah moved to France from the UK in 1999 after finishing university, she was planning on only staying a few years, however, she fell in love with the French Alps and has made it her home. She has worked in both tourism and the cycle industry over this time in operations and marketing. She currently works in market research when not working for Sportive Breaks.
A keen skier, she also enjoys trail running and the occasional 10km or half marathon, hiking with friends , cycle touring family holidays and even taking on some of the nearby mountain passes on her road bike, including the mythical Alpe d’Huez.
Mike Wilson
About Mike
In the French Alps, you will be looked after by Mike and our local team of bike guides, drivers and mechanics.
Mike has a real passion for Alpine climbs and knows all the major mountain passes in the area having ridden them all many times.
Mike, first moved to France to race for a team in Brittany before settling in the Alps to satisfy his thirst for the high mountains.
He has been racing for over 25 years and recently qualified as a bike guide. 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.
Mike’s team of mechanics includes former Pro Tour Team mechanics so you can be sure you will be in good, safe hands!
Where you are hosted by Mike:
- June – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
- June – Raid Alpine
- June – Marmotte
- July – Etape du Tour
- August – Haute Route
- September – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
- October – Ventoux Weekender
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We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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