8/02/2010 by tourdoisans
Bad news for those trying to enter La Marmotte 2010 – it appears that the entries are now fully subscribed. More information can be found on the organisers website. It does appear however that you can still enter La Marmotte by entering the Trophee de l’Oisans which is a 4 race series over the week of La Marmotte taking in the Le Vaujany Sportive, Prix Des Grandes Rousses, La Marmotte and the Alpe d’Huez timetrial on the Sunday.
We still have some availabilty left in our hotel accommodation in Alpe d’Huez – more information on our La Marmotte Accommodation page.
We are also running 2 La Marmotte weeks here in Bourg d’Oisans one running in June which also takes in the Dauphine Libere stage race that finishes on Alpe d’Huez and also one in September. The Marmotte Prep week in september will also be taking in an optional drive to the infamous Mount Ventoux.
Also if you are looking to do a sportive in the area then there is the excellent Marco Pantani Cycling Sportive in August which takes on some equally impressive (The Col de Parquetout for example) but less well known climbs in the Oisans area.
Tags: Bourg D'Oisans, Alpe D'Huez, Marco Pantani Memorial Cycling Sportive, Col de Parquetout, Mount Ventoux, PRIX DES GRANDES ROUSSES, Critérium du Dauphiné libéré, La Marmotte 2010, Dauphine Libere, Trophee de l'Oisans, Le Vaujany Sportive, GRIMPEE DE L'ALPE
Posted in Alpe D'Huez, Bourg D'Oisans, Col de Parquetout, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe, Critérium du Dauphiné libéré, Cycle Sportives, Cycling Accommodation, Cycling Holidays, La Marmotte, Les Deux Alpes, Marco Pantani Cycling Sportive, Mount Ventoux, Sportives, Tour de France Climbs, Training Camps | Leave a Comment »
5/02/2010 by tourdoisans
With some loverly early spring weather and the temperature in Bourg d’Oisans at 3 degrees I cycled the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez. Alpe d’Huez itself was bathed in sunshine with a temperature of 9 degrees. After dropping the bike off with Helen at the minbus I swapped into my skiing gear and managed a couple of hours of skiing before the 75 minute ride up started to take its effects on my legs !
Tags: 21 bends, Alpe D'Huez, Alpe d'Huez cycling time, Bourg D'Oisans, Cycling Alpe d'Huez in february, Skiing Alpe d'Huez
Posted in Alpe D'Huez, Bourg D'Oisans, Cycling Accommodation, Cycling Holidays, Tour de France Climbs | Leave a Comment »
26/01/2010 by tourdoisans
Cycled up to the ski resort of Vaujany today (about an hours ride mostly uphill from Bourg d’Oisans) and met up with Helen. We then spent the afternoon in the Vaujany Sauna and Jacuzzi. While we were sitting about in the Jacuzzi the weather came in a little so jumped in the minibus and drove back to Bourg d’Oisans.
Tags: Bourg D'Oisans, Cycling in the winter oisans, Oisans, Vaujany, Vaujany Sauna, Vaujany Ski report, Vaujany swimming pool
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23/01/2010 by tourdoisans
This week with good (if very cold) weather I have got three bike rides in, as well as a load of skiing in Alpe d’Huez. On Tuesday I cycled up the 21 bends of Alpe d’Huez – this is now my 19th consecutive month that I have cycled it at least once. On thursday I did a couple of hours skiing before retreating to the Alpe d’Huez gym for an hour of interval training on the stationary bikes - a little boring but neccassary as i start to gentle ease back into training for our first proper cyling guest in mid April. Saturday I cycled the south facing climb up to the ski resort of Vaujany where I meant the family for a swim in the fantastic pool.
Tags: alpe d'huez gym, Alpe d'Huez Road climb, Cycling Alpe d'Huez in January, Vaujany, Vaujany swimming pool
Posted in Alpe D'Huez, Bourg D'Oisans, Cycle Sportives, Cycling Accommodation, Cycling Holidays, Tour de France Climbs, Training Camps | Leave a Comment »
14/01/2010 by tourdoisans
We get asked quite a bit about this at Tour d’Oisans.
You can enter online at the following site:
http://www.sportcommunication.info/GT/index.php?langue=2
This is the version that is in english (kind of) anyway follow the instructions through choosing the “registraion online” menu option. If you have entered before then they will have a record of you otherwise just enter your name and it will come up with a link just below “MY NAME IS NOT ON THE FOLLOWING DATABASE”
TIP:lastname is actually your firstname !
click on this link and you should be away !! . Good luck - the website is “typically french” and prone to crashing so keep trying because the sportive itself is fantastic.
One other thing you will need a doctors certificate (which you can download from the site) or a racing licence to enter.
Once you have an entry form check out our website for La Marmotte Accommodation. The best place to stay is in Bourg d’Oisans but all the best accommodation tends to get booked up the September before. Alpe d’Huez is also a good base because it is at the finish of the event. Anywhere else and there is a lot of travelling to be done at the end of the event itself.
Tags: Accommodation in Alpe d'Huez, Accommodation in Bourg d'Oisans, how to enter la marmotte, La Marmotte Accommodation
Posted in Alpe D'Huez, Bourg D'Oisans, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe, Cycling Holidays, La Marmotte, Sportives | Leave a Comment »
8/01/2010 by tourdoisans
The 2010 dates for the Marco Pantani Memorial Cycling Sportive 2010 have been announced as the 21st and 22nd August 2010.
We are now taking booking for our main cycling accommodation in Bourg d’Oisans so that you can combine this event with some other riding in the area. We are also offering accommodation at our friends in the Hotel La Meije in the centre of Les Deux Alpes or we have some self catering stays available for 1 week or more starting from £400GBP.
For more information please visit our Marco Pantani Cycling Sportive page and read a little from the 2009 Sportive day here .
Tags: Alpe du Grande Serre, Alternative sportive to La Marmotte, Bourg D'Oisans, Col d'Ornon, Col de la Morte, Cycling Sportives in the Oisans, Hotel la Meije, Marco Pantani, Marco Pantani Cycling Sportive, Marco Pantani Cycling Sportive Les Deux Alpes, Self catered accommodation for Marco Pantani Sportive
Posted in Col d'Ornon, Col de Parquetout, Cycling Accommodation, Cycling Holidays, Freney d'Oisans, Marco Pantani Cycling Sportive, Sportives | Leave a Comment »
1/01/2010 by tourdoisans
We are now selling Alpe d’Huzes accommodation with our friends at the 3 star rated Vallee Blanche Hotel just 100 metres from the finish line in Alpe d’Huez.
BOOK ONLINE HERE NOW >>
- The hotel boasts secure communal bike storage.
- A restaurant, lounge and bar area with a sunny terrace, free WIFI access and Satellite TV.
- The majority of the rooms have private balconies with stunning views over the Oisans.
- All rooms have private ensuite facilities.
- Flexible stay starting from 3 nights.
- Rooms start from just £37 pppn.
- Half board and full board available for an additional charge.
- Fully automated online booking service.
Tags: Alpe d'Huez Hotel Accommodation, Alpe d'Huzes 2010, Alpe d'Huzes Accommodation
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1/01/2010 by tourdoisans
We are now selling La Marmotte Accommodation with our friends at the 3 star rated Vallee Blanche Hotel just 100 metres from the finish line in Alpe d’Huez.
BOOK ONLINE HERE NOW >>
- The hotel boasts secure communal bike storage
- A restaurant, lounge and bar area with a sunny terrace, free WIFI access and Satellite TV.
- The majority of the rooms have private balconies with stunning views over the Oisans
- All rooms have private ensuite facilities.
- Flexible stay starting from 3 nights.
- Rooms start from just £45 pppn.
- Half board and full board available for an additional charge. Transfer Service for you and your bike from Grenoble.
- Fully automated online booking service.
Tags: Hotel Accommodation Alpe d'Huez, La Marmotte 2010, La Marmotte Accommodation 2010
Posted in Alpe D'Huez, Bourg D'Oisans, La Marmotte, Sportives, Tour de France Climbs | Leave a Comment »
17/11/2009 by tourdoisans
A fair few customers last year thought it would be good to do a point to point tour in the regions – so we have set up “More Than 21 Bends“ a week long fully vehicle supported road cycling tour starting and finishing in Bourg d’Oisans. As part of the week you will stay in Bourg d’Oisans, Saint Jean de Maurienne, Briançon and Les Deux Alpes and climb the major Tour de France climbs of of Alpe d’Huez, Col de la Croix der Fer, Col du Glandon, Col de la Madeleine, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, Col d’Izoard and the Col du Lautaret and the less well know but equally fantastic Les Deux Alpes, Col de la Morte, Col d’Ornon and the Col de Sarenne
For more information please visit our More Than 21 Bends website
Tags: Alpe D'Huez, Bourg D'Oisans, Briançon, Col d'Izoard, Col d'Ornon, Col de la Croix der Fer, Col de la Madeleine, Col de la Morte, Col de Sarenne, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe, Les Deux Alpes, Point to Point Cycling Tour, Saint Jean de Maurienne
Posted in Alpe D'Huez, Bourg D'Oisans, Col d'Ornon, Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Lautaret, Col du Telegraphe, Cycling Accommodation, Cycling Holidays, Les Deux Alpes, Tour de France 2010, Tour de France Climbs, Training Camps | Leave a Comment »
