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After the route announcement on Tuesday October 29, 2024, you will benefit from the following privileges: A guaranteed place on this tour (places are limited to 16), first pick of our 2025 Etape du Tour hotel packages with your entry at $125 and the option to cancel with full refund if you no longer wish to book this tour.
Our tour starts with the original European sportive and still one of the hardest. The Marmotte Alps Gran Fondo takes place on Sunday July 6th (date TBC) and takes in four giant alpine climbs, all legendary from the Tour de France: the Glandon, the Télégraphe, the mighty Galibier and finally Alpe d’Huez. A serious challenge! Also part of the Marmotte weekend is the Grimpee Time Trial on Friday July (date TBC) where you can set your PB up one of the most iconic climbs in cycling; L’Alpe d’Huez.
hope to The other big Gran Fondo, the Etape du Tour, takes place a week later on Sunday July 13th 2025 (date TBC) giving us the brilliant opportunity to ride both! As an added bonus, the Tour de France is taking place at the same time (route TBC) so we will stay around for a few days to catch that before moving on to the Etape du Tour.
Stay in Alpe d’Huez with us for 3 nights followed by 3 nights in Bourg d’Oisans (the village in the valley at the foot of Alpe d’Huez) and 4 nights in the Etape du Tour location (TBC).
Our support includes mechanic service, guided rides and private feed stations on both Marmotte and Etape. We also offer Marmotte entry in wave 1 with a 07:00 start or wave 2 with a 07.30 start, a group meal night in Alpe d’Huez and airport transfers from Geneva airport.
The 2025 Tour de France dates are Saturday 5th of July until Sunday 27th July. We already know that the first 4 stages will be in Lille and northern France in July 2025. The rest of the 2025 Tour de France route will be announced in October 2024. Depending on the route we will be able to experience some TDF stages (TBC and may not be possible).
The 2025 Etape du Tour will take place in the French Alps on Sunday 13th July (TBC). Dates and location will be announced in October 2024 at the same time as the 2025 Tour de France route.
Pre-book your 2025 Marmotte and Etape du Tour vacation now for $125 with our refund guarantee.
After the route announcement in October 2024, you will benefit from the following privileges:
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 Marmotte and Etape Entry: Place in the early wave at 07.00 on the Marmotte and guaranteed Etape entry delivered to your hotel on the Etape.
Private Feed Stops: Drop off your day bags, re-energise with sports nutrition + savory food on the Galibier, and drinks/nutrition on Alpe d’Huez. Bag drop at the start in Bourg d’Oisans also available. Two private feed stations on the Etape route.
Mechanic support: Expert mechanics on hand.
Guided Rides: On Friday & Saturday before the gran fondos to some great local routes close to Alpe d’Huez and the Etape du Tour route. Guided rides to watch the Tour de France (if the route fits with our tour dates).
Hotel in Alpe d’Huez for Marmotte, in Bourg d’Oisans and in TBC near the Etape finish.
Breakfast and evening meals
Ahead of the Marmotte and Etape plus to watch the Tour de France.
On La Marmotte day and on Etape du Tour Day
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
Marmotte – Wave 1. Etape du Tour – delivered to your hotel
From Geneva airport (GVA) and back to TBC Airport.
All in-resort transfers
Stay with us in Alpe d’Huez and Bourg d’Oisans and enjoy the beautiful French Alps before moving to the Etape du Tour location. The dates of the Marmotte, the Tour de France’s first Alpine visit and the Etape du Tour will hopefully line up for a Marmotte, Etape double trip in July 2025.
Please make your way to Alpe d’Huez today or make use of our 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).
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.
Today we offer one airport transfer which departs Geneva Airport at 2.00 PM. When you make your booking, you can add this group airport transfer. Please book a flight that arrives before this time. (please note that your return will be to a yet to be confirmaed Airport)
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Please contact us for a quote on a private airport transfer at another time from Geneva Airport or from Lyon Airport.
This evening we will meet for our group meal night at a local restaurant.
For those of you who arrive on Thursday, you can take part in the Grimpee de L’Alpe. After breakfast descend to Bourg d’Oisans and from 09.00 you can set your PB on the Alpe d’Huez climb during the official Alpe d’Huez TT, the Grimpee de L’Alpe.
Fly into Lyon or Geneva where our team will meet you. The transfer takes just over 2 hours from Lyon and 3 hours from Geneva.
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).
Today we offer one airport transfer which depart Geneva Airport at 11.00 and at 16.00. When you make your booking, you can add this group airport transfer. Please book a flight that arrives before the transfer time.
Please contact us for a quote on a private airport transfer at another time from Geneva Airport or from Lyon Airport.
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.
This evening we will meet for our group meal night at a local restaurant.
If you are on the earlier arrival, 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 around 3 PM.
This afternoon you can go to the expo to collect your race bib for tomorrow. This afternoon and early evening, 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 at a local restaurant (included).
After breakfast and preparing the bikes, we will take you on a supported, guided ride that takes in the Villard Reculas climb which is the easiest way to get back up to Alpe d’Huez. We will descend 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 a local restaurant the meal night.
We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant.
The Marmotte start is done in waves. You will be allocated a start pen with a time that you must enter the pen plus a start time. The 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 6.15 PM 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.
Once you finish in Alpe d’Huez, there’s no need to worry as you are staying near the finish.
The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Alpe d’Huez’s many restaurants or you can join us for our meal night at a local restaurant. After the meal we’ll have a few drinks at a local bar to celebrate your achievement.
A day to chill out and rest after yesterday’s event. Why not go for a walk in the mountains, have a dip in the outdoor pool or sit on the hotel terrace?
In the afternoon we will transport you to Bourg d’Oisans where we will stay for 3 nights on half board basis so with breakfasts and dinners included.
After breakfast, we will take you on a guided ride to watch the riders of the 2025 Tour de France as they race into the French Alps.
Evening meal at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will leave Alpe d’Huez and take you on a guided ride to watch the riders of the 2025 Tour de France (TBC).
Evening meal at the hotel.
After breakfast we say goodbye to Bourg d’Oisans and we will make our way to the Etape du Tour venue. Your bike will be transported fully assembled.
Evening meal at hotel.
This morning we will take you for a guided ride in the area.
This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. Evening meal at the hotel.
After breakfast, we will take you on a supported, guided ride. 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 Etape day logistics and of course the route.
The evening is free for you to eat out at a local restaurant (TBC)
We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant.
The Etape du Tour start is done in waves. You will be allocated a start pen with a time that you must enter the pen plus a start time. Please note that Sportive Breaks has no influence on start pens or timings.
The Etape du Tour is a race with various cut off points. You need to have passed each cut off point at certain times 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.
Evening meal and support packing bikes this evening.
After breakfast we offer our optional transfers back to the airport at set times.
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.
La Marmotte is the ultimate cycling test and also the oldest sportive in the cycling calendar. At 177km (110 miles), this one-day classic includes conquering 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 6:15 PM 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.
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 (110 miles) and 5,000 (16,400ft) 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.
The 34th edition of L’Étape du Tour de France will be held in July 2025 on the route of a stage of the 2025 Tour de France. More information on the date and the route will be announced in October 2024.
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. .
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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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