La Marmotte is a classic cyclo sportive event based in the French Alps and an ideal excuse for a French cycling holiday. It is held over a classic cycling Alpine route that rivals the L’Etape du Tour. Sports Tours International is an Official Tour Operator to La Marmotte.

The Marmotte 174km cyclo sportive starts in Bourg d’Oisans and climbs the Col de la Croix Fer, Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier before returning to Bourg d’Oisans and finishes up the 21 hairpin bend climb to the ski station of L’Alpe d’Huez.

The following day you will have another chance to climb the 21 hairpin bend climb of L’Alpe d’Huez, this time in the Grimpe de L’Alpe, 13km mass participation cycling event from Bourg d’Oisans to the ski station of L’Alpe d’Huez.

Each Marmotte rider will be given their personal time.

We are also offering a trip for 2012 that enables you to take part in both Act 1 or the Etape and La Marmotte! Click on travel packages for more details.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE

La Marmotte requires all riders to complete an entry form. The form must be completed in full and legiable and also stamped and signed by your doctor or GP. This must then be returned to Sports Tours International via the details on the form. You can download La Marmotte entry/medical certificate form by clicking here.. Sports Tours International can accept no responsibilty for failure to comply with this instruction, and no refunds will be given. Or, visit www.sportsmedicalcertificates.co.uk where you can enter your details for online medical certification.

TRAVEL PACKAGE

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HOW TO BOOK

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Visas are not required to enter France. You need a passport or a National Identity Card (see the website of the Identity and Passport Service (IPS)) to enter France. As a British passport holder or National Identity Card holder you may stay as a visitor for three months. For links to important websites, click here.

For details of insurance for the our travel packages, please visit our insurance page

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