Tag Archives: La Marmotte

Bourg d’Oisans – Col du Lautaret – Col du Galibier and back

This is an epic climb pretty much starting 5 KM outside of Bourg d’Oisans and ascending firstly to the Col du Lautaret  at 2055m and 40KM and  then the Col du Galibier at 2645 metres and 49 KM. The Australian … Continue reading

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La Marmotte 2010 dates announced

The 2010 La Marmotte event will be held on the 3rd July 2010. Please visit our La Marmotte Accommodation page for more information on our accommodation in Alpe d’Huez and Bourg d’Oisans. We are also providing two tailored weeks from … Continue reading

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La Marmotte 2009 week photos from my guests at the Croix de Fer and Glandon

Photos of some of our guests from La Marmotte 2009 event staying with us in Bourg d’Oisans.

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Photos from Alpe d’Huez during La Marmotte 2009

The rain came towards the end of the day in Alpe d’Huez but it seemed to cool the riders down after a very hot day in the saddle. More photos from the sportive today. The riders had already climbed the … Continue reading

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Col du Galibier – La Marmotte Week

As part of our La Marmotte week we take our guests to Valliore at the base of the mighty Col du Galibier. The aim is then to ride back to Bourg d’Oisans. This is a good 60 km of La … Continue reading

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Bourg d’Oisans to the Col du Glandon – La Marmotte week 2009

We took a group of our guests up the Col du Glandon and Col de la Croix der Fer as part of their La Marmotte week  today based in Bourg d’Oisans. The weather was fantastic and there was a real … Continue reading

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Alpe d’Huez Time Trial

We had a mini timetrail up Alpe d’Huez yesterday with 5 of our guests. We set off at 5 minute intervals from the roundabout at the bottom just outside Bourg d’Oisans. 61 year old Steve Berry aim was to beat … Continue reading

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La Marmotte Cycle Sportive training weeks

  La Marmotte is a big undertaking for most cyclist and it is for this reason we offer 2 specific preparation weeks a year for the event from our base in Bourg d’Oisans - one at the begining of June and one … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez in March

On a glorious early spring day i took to my road bike and cycled up Alpe d’Huez. For more information on the climb please visit my Cycling Alpe d’Huez for Plan-uk.org website. I tried out a new route today for … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez in February

Cycled up Alpe d’Huez yesterday in some gorgeous sunshine in a time of 90 minutes on my mountain bike. Now its february I have started training for our busy summer season here in the centre of Bourg d’Oisans. Some of the Cols … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez for Plan-uk.org

I will be attempting to cycle Alpe d’Huez at least once every month this year for Plan-UK.org. for more details please visit my website alpedhuezcycling.info  You can also join us on one of the climbs up on our road cycling … Continue reading

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Marmotte 2009 entries open online

Marmotte 2009 entries are now available on line at the rather criptic sports communication website. Once you have your entry contact us for accommodation or check out our Marmotte Accommodation page on our website as we now have additional accommodation available … Continue reading

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Hiring a bike for La Marmotte 2009 in Bourg d’Oisans

We have our fleet of bikes available for La Marmotte 2009. Simply visit our website and reserve your bike with a 20% deposit. The rest is payable 8 weeks before you arrive. No one else in Bourg d’Oisans lets you … Continue reading

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La Marmotte Bed and Breakfast Accommodation available in Alpe d’Huez

Our luxury 4 star chalet is available for “La Marmotte 2009″ week in Alpe d’Huez. Accommodation can be from 2 days up to 7 days (The earliest you can book in is on  Saturday 27th June and finishing on the … Continue reading

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La Marmotte Accommodation in Bourg d’Oisans 2009

We have now updated the sleeping arrangements in our apartment in Bourg d’Oisans. It will now sleep up to 6 people. For more information see our website

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Col de la Croix de Fer

Rode the Col de la Croix de Fer (part of La Marmotte route) with our quests from our base in Bourg d’Oisans on a fantastic early autumn day – probably the best time of year to experience the famous Tour de … Continue reading

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Marco Pantani Memorial Sportive Cycling Video 2008

This years event took place in fantastic weather and taking in some tough climbs on the way. We went out and made a video of the event concentrating on the Oisans part of the region – think Alpe d’Huez ! … Continue reading

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Tour d’Oisans have linked up with Cheltenham and County CC

We are giving a ten percent discount to all Cheltenham and County CC members on Tour d’Oisans holiday. Check out their website and if you are local to the area give them a try – join up – and get … Continue reading

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Win a fantastic Cycling Holiday with Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport

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