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The date for the 2025 La Marmotte is Sunday 6 July. Dates are still to be confirmed. Book your guaranteed 2025 La Marmotte place now with Sportive Breaks for £100. Click here for more information.
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 our choice of hotels. Our support includes mechanic service, guided rides and private feed stations. We also offer La Marmotte 2025 entry in Wave 1 with a 07:00am start or Wave 2 with a 07:30am start, a group meal night and airport transfers from Geneva Airport.
Please book the 4-night package if you want to take part in the Grimpee de L’Alpe; Alpe d’Huez Time Trial on Friday morning.
For the duration of the 2025 Marmotte Gran Fondo weekend we offer a convenient buffet dinner at Hotel Petit Prince. The hotel is conveniently located near all our hotels. The buffet dinner will consist of a 3-course buffet with starter, main course and dessert, served as a buffet. It will be served between 18:30pm and 21:00pm. Drinks are not included but can be purchased on site.
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 07:30am 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.
Choice of 3* hotels and 2* Chalet
Bed and Breakfast
On Friday & Saturday
On Gran Fondo Day
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
In Wave 1 at 07:00am £150 or Wave 2 at 07:30am £120.
From Geneva Airport (GVA) at set times available at £150pp
In Wave 1 at 07:00am £225 or Wave 2 at 07:30am £175
Group Meal Night at £25 per night
Stay with us in Alpe d’Huez and enjoy the beautiful French Alps. The 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 Sportive Breaks come in.
4 nights only (Thu – Mon)
We offer guaranteed entry for the 2025 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.
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.
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 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 £100 for a single journey and £150 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.
This evening we will meet for our group meal night at a local restaurant which is bookable as an extra at £25 per person per night.
We offer 4 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. You will have an early breakfast on Marmotte day. You have the option to come and join us at our meal night at a local restaurant. For £25 per person per night, you will get a simple and plentiful two course meal.
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 09:00am 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.
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 11:00am and at 16:00am. 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 £100 for a single journey and £150 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.
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 which is bookable as an extra at £25 per person per night.
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 or you can join us at our meal night at a local restaurant (£25pp).
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 for our meal night (£25pp).
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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The 2025 Marmotte will be held on Sunday 6 July. Sportive Breaks is an official tour operator of the 2025 Marmotte. Please note that dates are still to be confirmed. Pre-book to secure your 2025 Marmotte hotel and entry now with Sportive Breaks for £100.
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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 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.
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 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 | |
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Long Route | 175km | 5516m | 5/5 |
Your Experience | Price from | Date | Availability | |
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La Marmotte 2025 – Pre-Booking | From £100.00 | Date 06/07/25 | Book now |
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 so 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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Since 1955, the Castillan family has been looking after the well-being of its guests in the heart of the resort! The 3rd generation, composed of Julien and his wife Stéphanie, continues the tradition of hospitality. The 3-star hotel close to the slopes offers a magnificent view of the Oisans Massif and the Alps.
Ideally located in the centre of the resort, the charming hotel Le Castillan allows you to take advantage of the countless sports and cultural activities associated with Alpe d’Huez in both summer and winter. At your feet, the ski slopes, the hiking trails, the 21 mythical bends of the Alpe for an unforgettable bike ride!
There’s nothing like a caring hotel, run by the same family since 1955, to make your stay in Alpe d’Huez a success. Its privileged location in the Vieil Alpe district, its comfort and friendliness invite you to enjoy the good life!
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.
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
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.
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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