Call us: 857-776-4334 | Email us: [email protected]
-
United States
La Marmotte 2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025
See our flexible bookings payment plans. View Details.
2025 Marmotte Gran Fondo with Sportive Breaks
The date for the 2025 La Marmotte is Sunday June 22nd, with the Grimpée Time Trial taking place on Friday June 20th. You can guarantee your 2025 La Marmotte place now with Sportive Breaks for $125 deposit.
The original European sportive and still one of the hardest. The Marmotte takes in four giant alpine climbs, all made legendary by the Tour de France, finishing with the mighty Galibier and Alpe d’Huez. A serious challenge! Part of Marmotte weekend is the Grimpée Time Trial on Friday, which is your chance to set your own time up Alpe d’Huez with fresh legs. There is also a 2-day “Rando” option if you’re not quite ready to take on the full Gran Fondo.
Stay in Alpe d’Huez with us for 3 or 4 nights. Our support includes mechanic service, guided rides and private fueling stations. We also offer Marmotte entry in wave 1 with a 7:00 AM start or wave 2 with a 7:30 AM start, a group dinner, and airport transfers from/to Geneva airport.
Please book the 4-night package if you want to take part in the Grimpée Alpe d’Huez Time Trial on Friday morning.
Hotel options
- Hotel Pop Alp (Half Board) – prices from $782 per person for 3 nights
- Hotel Le Dome (Bed & Breakfast) – prices from $566 per person for 3 nights
- Chalet La Belle Etoile (Bed & Breakfast) – prices from $539 per person for 3 nights
Entry without hotel available
- Guaranteed entry in either Wave 1 with a start at 7:00 AM or Wave 2 with start at 7:30 AM
- Access to our private fueling 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 hotel Petit Prince in Alpe d’Huez after the event)
Spread your payments: Our interest-free payment plan allows you to spread out payments for your booking.
Guaranteed Entry: In Wave 1 or 2. Guaranteed entry available to the Gran Fondo (7:00 AM or 7:30 AM start wave). Entries for the Grimpée (Time Trial) on Friday are also available.
Private Fuel Stops: Drop off your day bag, re-energize with sports nutrition + savory 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: Friday & Saturday before the sportive ride local routes close to Alpe d’Huez with our local guide.
What's Included & Optional Extras
Accommodation
Choice of 3* hotels and 2* Chalet
Meals Included
Breakfasts at all hotels. Evening meals included at Pop Alp
Guided warm-up rides
Friday & Saturday
Private fuel stops
On Gran Fondo Day
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
Optional Extra - Marmotte Entry
In Wave 1 at 7:00 AM – $203
or Wave 2 at 07:30 AM – $169
Optional Extra - Airport Transfer
From/To Geneva airport (GVA) – $250 return
Optional Extra - Grimpée Entry
Friday Alpe d’Huez Time Trial – $27
Optional Extra - Bike Rental
Scott Addict Disc 12-speed Di2 for $363 (Friday arrival) or $444 (Thursday arrival)
Packages and Prices
Stay with us in Alpe d’Huez and enjoy the beautiful French Alps. The Marmotte Alps Gran Fondo is one of the oldest gran fondos and still one of the toughest. This event requires dedication and good preparation and that’s where Sportive Breaks can help.
Prices
Chalet La Belle Etoile** (Breakfast included)
3 nights (Friday – Monday)
- $539 per person based on 2 people sharing a room
- $715 per person based on single occupancy
4 nights (Thursday – Monday)
- $640 per person based on 2 people sharing a room
- $837 per person based on single occupancy
Hotel Le Dome*** (Breakfast included)
3 nights (Friday – Monday)
- from $566 per person based on 2 people sharing a room
- from $741 per person based on single occupancy
4 nights (Thursday – Monday)
- from $674 per person based on 2 people sharing a room
- from $890 per person based on single occupancy
Hotel Pop Alp*** (Breakfast & Evening Meals included)
3 nights (Friday – Monday)
- from $782 per person based on 2 people sharing a room
- from $971 per person based on single occupancy
4 nights (Thursday – Monday)
- from $937 per person based on 2 people sharing a room
- from $1,214 per person based on single occupancy
Included with your weekend
- 3/4 nights at a choice of accommodation in Alpe d’Huez
- Local expert guides and bike mechanic
- Selected meals (see hotel choices for details)
- Guided warm-up ride
- Private fuel stops on Marmotte day
- Bag drop at the start
- Detailed itinerary
Also available
- Guaranteed entry with choice of start pen:
- Wave 1 at 7.00 AM for $203
- Wave 2 at 7.20 AM for $169
- Grimpée Time Trial on Friday for $27
- Airport transfers from Geneva at set times at $250 per person return
- Bike rental – Scott Addict Disc with 12-speed Di2 – for $363 (Friday arrivals) or $444 (Thursday arrivals)
Included with your Marmotte Gran Fondo Entry
- Start number
- A road book
- A souvenir
- Timing chip
- Access to feeding stations along the route
- Breakdown assistance and first aid
- General rankings and rankings per category
- Certificate available
- Finisher medal
- Pasta party at the finish
Itinerary
Day to day
Please book a flight landing before 1.00 PM at Geneva Airport (GVA) if you want to make use of our optional airport transfer departing at 2:00 PM. Our team will meet you and your bike at the airport for the 3-hour drive. Alternatively, make your way to Alpe d’Huez and meet us at your hotel. Arrive today if you would like to do the Alpe d’Huez Time Trial (Grimpée de L’Alpe) on Friday.
If you are arriving at another time or into Lyon Airport, please contact us for a quote on 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. If you have rented a bike, it will be available at your hotel this afternoon.
This afternoon & evening
There is time this afternoon to walk across town and collect your registration pack, and explore the event expo.
If you are staying at Pop Alp Hotel, there will be a group evening meal. Otherwise, you are free to eat out in one of the many local restaurants in Alpe d’Huez.
Guests arriving on Thursday can take part in the Grimpée de L’Alpe today. This afternoon, descend to Bourg d’Oisans, and you can set your PB on Alpe d’Huez, starting at 4.00 PM.
Friday arrivals
Please book a flight landing before 1.00 PM at Geneva Airport (GVA) if you want to make use of our optional airport transfers departing at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Our team will meet you and your bike at the airport for the 3-hour drive. Alternatively, you can make your own way to Alpe d’Huez and meet us at your hotel.
If you are arriving at another time or into Lyon Airport, please contact us for a quote on 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. If you have rented a bike, it will be available at your hotel this afternoon.
Guided ride
If you arrive on the first airport transfer, or on Thursday, we will lead a short (but punchy) guided ride down Alpe d’Huez, over the Balcons and back up the Sarenne, departing Alpe d’Huez at approximately 3:30 PM.
This afternoon, you will go to the expo to collect your registration pack for tomorrow. This afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available to assist you.
Our mechanics will be available this morning if you have any problems with your bike. After breakfast, we will take you on a supported, guided ride that takes in the Vilard Reculas climb, 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.
The expo is a short walk across town from our hotels, so you have plenty of time this afternoon to collect your registration pack and buy any last minute essentials.
Afterwards, get some rest and get prepared for tomorrow. This evening our bike guides will provide a briefing of race day logistics, strategies and the route.
The evening is free for you to eat out in one of Alpe d’Huez’s many restaurants, or guest in Hotel Pop Alp will have a meal together in the hotel.
We have an early start this morning. Early breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant.
La Marmotte starts in Bourg d’Oisans at the foot of Alpe d’Huez, so allow plenty of time this morning to descend. Our van will be waiting near the start line in Bourg d’Oisans, so you can descend in warm clothes, then leave your extra layers with us.
On the course, we will provide an additional feed station near Valloire, with a range of food, drinks and nutrition, before you tackle the Galibier. If you give us a feed bag on Saturday, it will be waiting here for you.
We will also provide one final feed station partway up Alpe d’Huez, with drinks and nutrition available.
Once you finish in Alpe d’Huez and collect your medal, you can celebrate and recover at the pasta party. It’s then a very short ride across town back to your hotel.
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 in the hotel if you’re staying at Hotel Pop Alp. Later 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 7:00 AM (for flights departing after 1:00 PM)
Transfer 2 : Depart Alpe d’Huez at 10:00 AM (for flights departing after 4:00 PM)
If your flight departs earlier than 1:00PM, you will need to book a private transfer.
If you have arranged your own onward travel, you can enjoy a leisurely morning in Alpe d’Huez before checking out of your hotel and returning home.
More About the Event
La Marmotte
La Marmotte is known to be one of the hardest sportives. Our travel packages include tackling four legendary alpine climbs, made famous by 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 the oldest sportive on the cycling calendar. At 115 miles, this one-day classic includes conquering famous Tour de France climbs including the Galibier, the Glandon and the Croix de Fer. The Marmotte has one cut off point. You must pass 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 are eliminated your bike will be put on a trailer and you will be transported to the finish in Alpe d’Huez. Our hotel is close to the finish.
First held in 1982, this is still one of the most popular cycling events in the world and one to cross off your bucket list.
Sportive Options
The famous Marmotte Granfondo Alps finishes with the legendary Alpe d’Huez. It takes courage to complete the 21 hair-pin bends, 115 miles and 18,140 fee 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 time in mind or you just want to finish, every participant leaves Alpe d’Huez with a satisfying feeling and bragging rights having conquered this challenge.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 115 miles | 18,140 feet | 5/5 |
Climbs Involved
BOOK NOW
Sportive Breaks are part of the Destination Sport Experiences Group. When clicking on the booking link below, you will be taken to the Destination Sport Experiences booking engine. If you have any questions, please do contact our team [email protected]
You are in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organizing cycling trips for more than 25 years.
Plenty to choose from
We offer the largest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Spread your payments
Our interest-free payment plan allows you to spread out payments for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply.
Logistics covered
We know the routes and we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organize everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional fuel stops, local guides, mechanical support and more.
