EDF Alpe d'Huez Triathlon 2009

27 Jul 2009 to 01 Aug 2009

Sports Tours Triathlon are now THE Official Sports Travel Partner for the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon which will take place from the 27th to 30th July 2009

Following on from their success in previous years, Triathlon organisers Cyrille Neveu and Eric Le Pallemec are once again presenting this amazing triathlon, in association with IMG and Sports Tours International.

Set in one of the world’s most famous sporting locations, the race features a cycle climb of the infamous 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. You will be staying at Le Pic Blanc Hotel which is in an enviable location, has amazing views, excellent service and has received excellent reviews.

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

2009 EVENT SCHEDULE

Monday 27th July 2009
15h00 – 18h00 Collection of the bibs for the Long and the Short, l’Alpe d’Huez
15h00 – 18h00 Opening of the sponsors village, l’Alpe d’Huez

Tuesday 28th July 2009
10h30 – 12h30 Registration and collection of bibs for the Kid’s triathlon
10h30 – 12h30 Collection of bibs for the Long and the Short
14h30 – 18h00 Opening of the sponsors village in l’Alpe d’Huez
15h00 – 16h30 Kid’s Triathlon

Wednesday 29th July 2009
07h00 The Long, opening of the bike park for , Vaujany Verney’s lake
08h30 The Long, briefing, Vaujany Verney’s lake
09h10 The Long, closing of the bike park, Vaujany Verney’s lake
09h15 Getting into the water
09h30 Start of the Long
swimming 2200 m, cycling 115 km, running 22 km
14h30 – 18h30 Collect of the bibs of the Short, l’Alpe d’Huez
14h30 – 20h00 Opening of the sponsors village at l’Alpe d’Huez
15h30 The Long, finish of the first at l’Alpe d’Huez
21h00 The Long, finish of the last at l’Alpe d’Huez
21h00 Award ceremony of the Long at l’Alpe d’Huez

Thursday 30th July 2009
10h00 – 11h30 The Short, collect of the bibs at l’Alpe d’Huez
10h00 – 12h00 The Short, opening of the bike park n°2 at l’Alpe d’Huez
11h30 – 13h50 The Short, opening of the bike park n°1 at Vaujany, Verney’s lake
13h15 Briefing, Vaujany Verney’s lake
14h00 Start of the Short
swimming 1200 m, cycling 30 km, running 7 km
15h00 – 18h00 Opening of the sponsors village at l’Alpe d’Huez
15h50 The Short finish of the first at l’Alpe d’Huez
17h30 Awards ceremony for the Short at l’Alpe d’Huez
18h00 The Short finish of the last at l’Alpe d’Huez

ITINERARY
Monday 27th July
Clients will arrive at Lyon Airport for transfer to our Hotel on Alpe d’Huez. The transfer takes approximately two to three 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 28th 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 29th 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 30th 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 31st July
Early Breakfast and transfer back to Lyon Airport for afternoon flights.

Prices, (per person) including Transfers to/from Lyon Airport, Hotel in Alpe d’Huez with Half Board
Twin Room: £489 (per person) PLUS Entry Fee
Single Room: £639 (per person) PLUS Entry Fee

With short entry BTF members +£45
With long entry BTF members +£170
With Short Entry Non BTF + £85.50
With Long Entry Non BTF + £261

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

ENTRY FEES

From the 1st March until the 31 May 2009 The Short: 45 GBP with licence / 85.50 GBP without licence The Long : 170GBP with licence / 261 GBP without licence

From the 1st June until the 19 July 2009 The Short: 50 GBP with licence / 90.50 GBP without licence The Long : 190 GBP with licence / 281 GBP without licence 30% of reserve on any refinding before July 15th

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