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Marmotte, Tour de France and Etape du Tour
Sun 6 July & Sun 13 July (TBC)
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Tour Dates
Thu 3 July to Mon 14 July TBC
Pre-book now
£125 deposit with refund guarantee
Pre-book your 2025 Marmotte and Etape du Tour tour now
After the route announcement in October 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 a full refund if you no longer wish to do this tour.
2025 Marmotte Gran Fondo, Tour de France and Etape du Tour tour with Sportive Breaks
Our tour starts with the original European sportive and still one of the hardest. The Marmotte Alps Gran Fondo takes place on Sunday 6 July (date TBC) and 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 the Marmotte weekend is the Grimpee Time Trial on Friday 4 July, where you can set your PB up one of the most iconic climbs in cycling; Alpe d’Huez.
The other big Sportive, the Etape du Tour takes place a week later on Sunday 13 July 2025 (date TBC) giving us the brilliant opportunity to ride both! As an added bonus, the Tour de France visits the Alps after the Marmotte (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 the Alpe) and 4 nights in TBC.
Our support includes mechanic service, guided rides and private feed stations on both the Marmotte and Etape. We also offer Marmotte entry in wave 1 with a 07:00am start or wave 2 with a 07:30am start, a group meal night in Alpe d’Huez and airport transfers from Geneva Airport.
2025 Tour de France
The 2025 Tour de France takes place between Saturday 5 July and Sunday 27 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).
2025 Etape du Tour
The 2025 Etape du Tour will take place in the French Alps on Sunday 13 July. Dates and location will be announced at the same time as the 2025 Tour de France route.
Pre-Register Now
Pre-book your 2025 Marmotte and Etape du Tour tour now for £125 with our refund guarantee
After the route announcement in October 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.
- Option to cancel with full refund if you no longer wish to do this tour.
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 Marmotte and Etape Entry: Place in the early wave at 07:00am 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 + savoury food on the Galibier and the final climb. 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 Sportives take place, allowing you to take in 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)
What's Included?
Accommodation
Hotel in Alpe d’Huez for Marmotte, in Bourg d’Oisans and near the Etape finish
Meals Included
Breakfast and evening meals
Guided rides
Ahead of the Marmotte and Etape, plus to watch the Tour de France
Private feed stops
On La Marmotte day and on Etape du Tour Day
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand all weekend
Marmotte and Etape du Tour Entry included
Marmotte – Wave 1. Etape du Tour – delivered to your hotel
Airport transfers included
From Geneva Airport (GVA) and back to a nearby airport
Transport included
All in-resort transfers
Prices
Stay with us in Alpe d’Huez and Le 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 well for a Marmotte, Etape double trip in July 2025.
Prices
- £3,499 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) and 1 double room (1 bed for couple) – TBC
- £850 supplement per person based on single occupancy of a room – TBC
Included with your tour
- 2025 Marmotte entry in the first start wave at 07:00am
- 2025 Etape du Tour entry delivered to your hotel
- 3 nights at Hotel Petit Prince in Alpe d’Huez (Fri – Mon)
- 3 nights in Bourg d’Oisans (Mon – Thu)
- 4 nights in TBC (Thu – Mon)
- Local expert guides and bike mechanic
- Daily breakfasts and dinners
- Guided rides
- Private feed stops on Marmotte and Etape day
- Bag drop at the Marmotte start
- All in-resort transfers
- Transport to Etape du Tour start (if required)
- Detailed itinerary
- ABTA protected
Also available
- Bike Rental – Scott Addict 20 Di2 – More Information
- Sports Medical Certificate Online Service – More info here
Itinerary
Day To Day
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).
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as our transport has allocation for 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.
Group airport transfers from Geneva Airport – Included
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 (please note that your return will be to Nice Airport).
Please click here for more information on group transfers
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.
Geneva Airport Private Transfers
- 1 – 4 persons with bike boxes: £350 single journey/£700 return journey
- 5 – 8 persons with bike boxes: £400 single journey/£800 return journey
- 9+ Please contact us
Lyon St Exupery Airport Private Transfers
- 1 – 4 persons with bike boxes: £250 single journey/£500 return journey
- 5 – 8 persons with bike boxes: £300 single journey/£600 return journey
- 9+ Please contact us
Group Meal Night
This evening we will meet for our group meal night at a local restaurant.
Your stay will be for 3 nights. 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. This is a set menu with two courses included.
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.
Friday arrivals
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 (Grimpee de L’Alpe). tomorrow.
Group airport transfers from Geneva Airport – included
Today we offer one airport transfer which departs 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.
Please click here for more information on group transfers
Private Airport transfers
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.
Geneva Airport
- 1 – 4 persons with bike boxes: £350 single journey/ £700 return journey
- 5 – 8 persons with bike boxes: £400 single journey / £800 return journey
- 9+ Please contact us
Lyon St Exupery Airport
- 1 – 4 persons with bike boxes: £250 single journey/ £500 return journey
- 5 – 8 persons with bike boxes: £300 single journey / £600 return journey
- 9+ Please contact us
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.
Group Meal Night
This evening we will meet for our group meal at a local restaurant.
Guided ride
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 15:30pm.
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 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.
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 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 about logistics as your accommodation is located 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, 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.
In the afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you. There will be an 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 the key details about the route.
The evening is free for you to eat out at a local restaurant.
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.
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 4 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 sees you 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 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.
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 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 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 | 5,516m | 5/5 |
2024 Etape du Tour
The 33rd edition of L’Étape du Tour de France will be held on 13 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.
Climbs Involved
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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.
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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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Hotels
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.
Hotel de Milan is family run hotel located in Bourg d’Oisans. The hotel is well equipped to cater for cyclists with a bike room, bike washing station and free laundry facilities. There is an onsite gym, games area and a outdoor swimming pool for summer months with seating.
Rooms are spacious with a en suite, TV and Wi-fi. The hotel also has a restaurant which serves breakfast and evening meal.
FAQs
Meet the Reps
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Mathieu Michollet
About Mathieu
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.
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Mike Wilson
About Mike
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!
Where you are hosted by Mike:
- June – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
- June – Raid Alpine
- July – Marmotte
- July – Etape du Tour
- August – Haute Route
- September – Alpe d’Huez Weekender
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