EDF Alpe d'Huez Triathlon 2010

26 Jul 2010 to 30 Jul 2010

Sports Tours International are once again THE Official Sports Travel Partner for the EDF Alpe d’Huez Triathlon which will take place from the 27th to 29th July 2010

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.

Prices (per person) include the following:

Transfers to/from Geneva Airport
4 nights in quality 3* Hotel in Alpe d’Huez with Half Board accommodation (breakfast & evening meal)
Race day transfers for competitors and their bikes to the start
Return transfer back to finish area for family/supporters from race start
Sports Tours International personnel over the event weekend
Optional extra of guaranteed race entry

Twin Room: £559 per person PLUS Entry Fee
Single Room: £729 per person PLUS Entry Fee
Triple Room: £525 per person plus Entry Fee
(Please note that we have limited availability on triple rooms)

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

Bike Hire (3 days £120)
(ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO BOOK OUR ALPE D’HUEZ PACKAGE, NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY)

For any of our customers who do not want to bring their bike with them we can now offer the option of a 3 day bike hire on (Tue, Wed and Thu). This means that you can get used to the bike and the slopes the day before the Long or 2 days before the Short. The bikes will be either a Specialized or Lapierre aluminium framed, carbon forked road bike which will be equipped with a triple Tiagra chainset. The price is £120 and includes the following:

-Delivery to and from our Hotel on Alpe d’Huez
-Helmet
-Mechanic Point at the hotel at set times

Please note that bike hire must be paid in full at time of booking and is non refundable. We will also need your height so that we can get the correct size of bike for you. You will need to bring your own pedals and shoes. LIMITED AVAILABILITY SO BOOK EARLY

To register your interest in our EDF Alpe d’Huez Triathlon Packages for 2010, then please email us:
triathlon@sportstoursinternational.co.uk

The Race
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 quality 3* Hotel (on a Half Board basis) on the Alpe 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. There is also a childrens’ event on Tue 27th July.

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

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

2010 OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE

Monday 26th 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 27th 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 28th 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 29th 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

SPORTS TOURS INTERNATIONAL ITINERARY

Monday 26th July
Clients will arrive at Geneva 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 so please book your flights accordingly.

Easyjet fly from most major cities in the UK to Geneva including from Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Bournemouth and Bristol.

Tuesday 27th July
Clients can sign on and sample the famous 21 hairpin 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 28th 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 29th 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 30th July
Early Breakfast and transfer back to Geneva Airport for afternoon flights.

ENTRY FEES

Until 28th Feb 2010 The Short: £41 with licence / £78 without licence The Long : £146 with licence / £236 without licence

From the 1st March until the 15th May 2010 The Short: £46 with licence / £82without licence The Long : £164 with licence / £255 without licence

From the 16th May until the 27th June 2010 The Short: £50 with licence / £87 without licence The Long: £182 with licence / £273 without licence

From the 28th June until the 15th July 2010 The Short: £55 with licence / £91 without licence The Long : £205 with licence / £291 without licence

We are able to provide guaranteed race entries but they must be paid for in full at the time of booking and are non transferable and non refundable. If you would like us to register you online there will be a £4 IMG Commerce fee for the Short and a £9 fee for the Long.

WATCH ALPE D’HUEZ TRIATHLON VIDEO HERE

To book, please download our *booking form* and post, fax to 0161 703 8547 or email to us at triathlon@sportstoursinternational.co.uk .

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