La Marmotte 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
2025 Marmotte Gran Fondo Alps with Sportive Breaks
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 Dome (Bed & Breakfast)
- Chalet La Belle Etoile (Bed & Breakfast)
- Hotel Pop Alp (Half-Board)
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 for the full tour is an interest-free payment method allowing you to spread payment for your booking.
Guaranteed Entry: In Wave 2 (2001 – 2000). Guaranteed entry available to either the Gran Fondo (07:30 start wave) or the Ultra Fondo
Private Feed Stops: Drop off your day bags, re-energise with sports nutrition + savory food on the Galibier the final climb.
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 Alpe d’Huez.
Bike rental: Scott Addict, 12 speed Di2 fitted and delivered
What's Included?
Accommodation
Choice of 3* hotels
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 or Wave 2 at 07:20am
Additional Extra - Transfer
From Geneva airport (GVA)
Additional Extra - Sportive Entry
In Wave 1 at 07.00 or Wave 2 at 07.20.
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 $ AUD per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple)
- From $ AUD per person based on single occupancy of a room.
Included with your weekend
- 3 or 4 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
- 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
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 – $
- Wave 2 @ 07:20am – $
Entry prices without hotel
- Wave 1 @ 07:00am – $
- Wave 2 @ 07:20am – $
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 tomorrow (Grimpee de L’Alpe).
This evening we will meet in Smithy’s tavern for our group meal night which is bookable as an extra at £25 per night.
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. Today is the Grimpee de L’Alpe Event (book our 4 day package for entry). This is the official ADH time trial. Also today we will run a short (but punchy) guided ride down Alpe d’Huez, over the Balcons and back up the Sarenne departing Alpe d’Huez at 14.30.
This afternoon you have the opportunity to go to the expo to collect your race bib for tomorrow and our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Alpe d’Huez’s many restaurants or you can join us at our meal night in Smithy’s Tavern (available at £25 per night).
Distance: 14
Elevation: 1125
Difficulty 4/5
Transfer information: Geneva Airport on Friday
Transfer 1 : Depart Geneva Airport at 11.00 (for flights arriving by 10.00)
Transfer 2 : Depart Geneva Airport at 16.00 (for flights arriving by 15.00)
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 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 or you can join us at Smithy’s for the meal night (available at £25 per night).
We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged. The Marmotte start is done in waves. You will be allocated a start pen with a time that you have to enter the pen plus a start time. Previous editions have started between 07:00 and 08:30.
- 06:00 – 07:00 – Start check-in
- 07:00 – Start 1st wave
- 07:30 – Start 2nd wave
Today we provide:
- A clothing drop-off at the start
- Private feed stations
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 or you can join us at Smithy’s for the meal night (£25pp). After the meal, we’ll have a celebratory get together at Smithy’s bar to celebrate your achievement.
After breakfast, we offer our optional transfer back to Geneva airport.
Airport Transfers:Geneva Airport on Monday
Transfer 1 : Depart Alpe d’Huez at 07.00 (for flights departing after 12.00)
Transfer 2 : Depart Alpe d’Huez at 10.00 (for flights departing after 15.00)
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 the four 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 Sportive?
La Marmotte is the ultimate cycling test and also the oldest sportive in the cycling calendar. At 174km, this one-day classic includes conquering famous climbs from the Tour de France including the Galibier, and the Glandon. The Marmotte is a race with two cut off points. You need to have passed the top of the Galibier before 16.00 and the start of the Alpe d’Huez climb in Bourg d’Oisans before 18.00 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 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 177 kilometres and 5,000 altimeters of this epic cycling challenge.
The route features 5 of the most legendary passes in France: in order of appearance on the route: the Glandon, the Telegraph, 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 | 175 | 5516 | 5/5 |
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Logistics covered
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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