Thursday Arrival in Lyon airport
Friday
Saturday 
Sunday: the BIG DAY
Monday: Flight home
Sunday 7th July 2019
5 to 30 °C
Level : Advanced
(Date not 100% confirmed; don't book flights yet)
174 km, 5000 m climbing, 4 Major Alpine Passes. The last of the day: Alpe d'Huez!
Conquer the Cols of the Tour de France. You will climb the mountains that test the professional riders in the Tour de France. Can you ride col du Glandon, Télégraphe, Galibier, and Alpe d'Huez in one day? This is the toughest alpine sportive in Europe.
Without question this sportive will test you. During the ride you will climb 5000m and have ridden the big four mountains of the French Alps. This sportive will test your limits.
As you climb high into the mountains you will face the challenge of high altitude riding as the air thins! This and hors category cols in a sportive setting makes Marmotte Alps that little bit special.
The atmosphere and camaraderie of riding in the Marmotte peloton has to be experienced. As you ride you will come to rely on the peloton as you scale your first col. By the time you descend the last one you will share a mutual respect for every rider that has taken part. You will experience the big event feel, similar to riders who compete in the Tour de France!
As well as riding the cols of the Tour de France, we support you like you were a pro rider in the great race. We use three back-up cars and back-up riders, so should you need fresh water, or a puncture fixed, we are here to ensure you stay on the road and finish the sportive. Support is given Tour de France style! We are an official tour operator of Marmotte Alps.
Our logistical mastery secures your race number and entrance into Marmotte. We handle all airport transfers for you and your bike, and our mechanic helps you building your bike when you arrive, ensuring it is in full working order. All your accommodation is secured by us. We've got you covered.
With our growing reputation of quality and efficiency all you will have to do is turn up and ride. (You will need to have trained before though!). A SportActive team leader, a mechanic, and three back-up cars will give the SportActive riders support, coaching (if needed) and security. Martin, our expert SportActive pro cycling coach, will depart with the group offering coaching and pacing to those who require this help.
The numbers of entries have been limited by the French Road Security Body to 7500. For this reason a lot of entry requests cannot be satisfied. Guarantee your place, book today!
The registration through the official website of La Marmotte will open on 6th November 2017. All places will be gone in a couple of hours. Sportactive have secured a number of guaranteed entries. Book yours now and start training!
Testimonials
Hope you are well and have recovered from the weekend.
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for a fantastic weekend and all the support. You were so kind and looked after me so well. I thoroughly appreciated it.
Without the support of Sport Active I could not have done this event. I will be highly recommending SportActive to all the cyclists I know.
Once again a million thanks and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Orla Callender - Dublin – Ireland - Marmotte 2016
Testimonials
Thanks for an unbelievable experience in the French Alps.
I had the time of my life. Please send on my best wishes and thanks to Martin and Stephen.
Please send me details of up and coming camps and trips as I would definitely like to go again.
Brian Kelly – Ireland - Marmotte 2017
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