Triathlon de l'Alpe d'Huez

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In conjunction with Tri247.com, Sports Tours are pleased to bring you this, the first in our Iconic Triathlon Race Series.

The third edition of the Triathlon de l’Alpe d’Huez will take place from the 27 to the 31 July 2008. Following on from their success in 2006 and 2007, Triathlon organisers Cyrille Neveu and Eric Le Pallemec are once again presenting this amazing triathlon. Set in one of the most famous of locations, and featuring a cycle climb of the world famous Alpe d’Huez, with its 21 bends, and almost 8 miles of relentless climbing with over 3,000 feet of ascent. Not for the faint hearted, or weak willed.

With a swim in the beautiful EDF du Verney Lake in Vaujany, and the Alpe in the background (reminding you constantly of what is to come), this is probably one of the most beautiful locations for a triathlon in Europe.

With distances to suit all ages and experience levels, this is the perfect start to our Iconic Race Series.

SHORT COURSE
swimming : 1200 m, cycling : 30 km, running : 7 km

LONG COURSE
swimming : 2200 m, cycling : 115 km, running : 22 km

EVENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday 30 July 2008
The Long, Vaujany – l’Alpe d’Huez.

Thursday 31 July 2008
The Short, Vaujany – l’Alpe d’Huez.

ITINERARY
Monday 28th July
Clients will arrive at Geneva Airport for transfer to our Hotel on Alpe d’Huez. The transfer takes approximately four hours, so please be prepared for a wait untill all clients have arrived and the transfer leaves at 5pm (approximately) for dinner at the hotel.

Tuesday 29th July
Clients can sign on and sample the bends that is Alpe d’Huez, or simply become accustomed to the altitude of Alpe d’Huez, where the runs will take place at between 6,000 and 11,000 feet altitude.

Wednesday 30th July
LONG COURSE DAY
Early breakfast
Transfer to Verney’s lake, to be advised in location
08:30 Briefing at Verney’s lake
09:10 Closing of the bike park at the Verney’s lake
09:15 Getting into the water
09:30 Start, long distance triathlon Vaujany – l’Alpe d’Huez
swimming : 2200 m, cycling : 115 km, running : 22 km
14:30 – 18:30 Collect of bibs of the Short in l’Alpe d’Huez
14:30 – 20:00 Opening of the sponsors’ village at l’Alpe d’Huez
15:00 Finish of the first at l’Alpe d’Huez
21:00 Finish of the last at l’Alpe d’Huez

Thursday 31st July
SHORT COURSE DAY
Breakfast at leisure
10:00 – 12h00 Opening of the bike park N°2 at l’Alpe d’Huez
Transfer to Verney’s lake, to be advised in location
11:30 – 13h50 Opening of the bike park N°1 at the Verney’s lake
13:15 Briefing
14:00 Start, short distance Triathlon Vaujany – l’Alpe d’Huez
swimming : 1200 m, cycling : 30 km, running : 7 km
15:55 Finish of the first at l’Alpe d’Huez
17:30 Awards ceremony at l’Alpe d’Huez
18:00 Finish of the last at l’Alpe d’Huez

Friday 1st August
Early Breakfast and transfer back to Geneva Airport for afternoon flights.

Prices, including Transfers to/from geneva, Hotel in Alpe d’Huez with Half Board
Twin Room: £599 (to share) PLUS Entry Fee
Single Room: £769 PLUS Entry Fee

Does not include Race Entry and flights. Please view Itinerary above for transfer times.

ENTRY FEES
From the 1st March until the 15 June 2008 :
The Short : £30 (with licence) / £65 (without licence)
The Long : £125 (with licence) / £200 (without licence)

From the 16 June until the 18 July 2008 :
The Short : £42 (with licence) / £77 (without licence)
The Long : £145 (with licence) / £220 (without licence)

WATCH ALPE D’HUEZ TRIATHLON VIDEO HERE

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