Marmotte Entries 2010 closed – Marco Pantani Sportive instead ?

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.

Cycling Alpe d’Huez in February

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 !

Bourg d'Oisans from bend 16

Alpe d'Huez after my cycle ride

Lance Armstrong to ride Dauphiné Libéré 2010

28/01/2010 by tourdoisans

Lance Armstrong has announced he will be riding the Dauphiné Libéré 2010  which comes though the Oisans on the 11th (Grenoble) and 12 th June 2010 (Alpe d’Huez). For accommodation on our cycing week here in Bourg d’Oisans see our special Dauphiné Libéré 2010 page.

Winter Ride Bourg d’Oisans to Vaujany

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.

Alpe d’Huez and Vaujany cycle ride in January

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.

Alpe d'Huez from our base in Bourg d'Oisans

How to enter La Marmotte ?

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.

Marco Pantani Memorial Cycling Sportive 2010 Accommodation

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 .

Alpe d’Huzes Accommodation in Alpe d’Huez

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.

Alpe d’Huez Accommodation for La Marmotte 2010

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.

 

Introducing the More Than 21 Bends Tour

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 MaurienneBriançon 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