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Sunday 21 June 2026 (TBC)
The date for the 2026 Marmotte Granfondo Alpes Sunday 21 June. The date has not been officially confirmed yet. Book now with Sportive Breaks for 2026 and if the date changes for whatever reason your booking will be applied to the correct dates.Â
The original European Gran Fondo/ Cyclo Sportive and still one of the hardest. La Marmotte takes in four giant alpine climbs, finishing with the mighty Galibier and then Alpe d’Huez – a serious challenge! Also part of La Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2026 weekend is the Grimpee Alpe d’Huez Time Trial on Friday.
Stay in Alpe d’Huez with us for 3 or 4 nights with extra nights also available. We offer a choice of hotels in Alpe d’Huez with single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms and family room options. Our support team includes a mechanic service, guided rides, a day bag service, bag drop at the start and private feed stations. We also offer a choice of start waves with guaranteed Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2026 entry in Wave 1 with a 07:00am start or Wave 2 with a 07:20am start. Group airport transfers at set times from Geneva Airport are also available.
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 19 June 2026.
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 (06:30am or 06:50am 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:Â 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.
Choice of 3* hotels in Alpe d’Huez
Bed and Breakfast. Half Boarad at Hotel Pop Alp
On Friday & Saturday
Two Private Feed Stations on Marmotte day with AMACX nutrition
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
In Wave 1 at 06:30am for £150 or Wave 2 at 06:50am for £125 if booked with our package
From Geneva Airport (GVA) at set times available at £185pp return
In Wave 1 at 06:30am for £250 or Wave 2 at 06:50am for £200Â
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
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.
We offer guaranteed entry for the 2026 Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 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.
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.
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 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.
We offer 3 hotels for your stay in Alpe d’Huez with us:
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
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 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. Dinner is included at hotel Pop Alp.
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. Dinner is included at hotel Pop Alp.
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.Â
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 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. Dinner is included at hotel Pop Alp.
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.
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.
The Marmotte is known to be one of the hardest Gran Fondo/ Sportives to participate in. Taking place in late June or early July the Marmotte is one of the most popular Gran Fondo events. The route includes 4 major alpine climbs which have become legendary thanks to the Tour de France. This Gran Fondo is a serious challenge and a fantastic achievement for any amateur cyclist!
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 including the Col du Galibier, the Col du Glandon and the Col du Croix de Fer before finishing with the climb up to Alpe d’Huez. 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 Gran Fondo/ Sportive all amateur riders should try at least once. 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 Cols and Climbs in France; in order of appearance on the route – the Col du Glandon, the Croix de Fer, the Telegraphe, the Galibier, the Col du Lautaret, and finally the 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.
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL, meaning you can book with confidence.
Did you know? We offer the biggest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
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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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.
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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