The Trip

Thousands of riders arrive in the Oisans for La Marmotte weekend, and the best accommodation goes early. This La Marmotte accommodation package in Alpe d’Huez takes that problem away: a high-quality hosted chalet, a lift down to the start in Bourg d’Oisans on race morning, a feed station on the Galibier, and the chalet waiting when you finish at the top of the 21 bends.

I’ve been running cycling trips on these roads since 2008 I know where the queues form, where to park, and what you’ll want in your bag when you cross the line. You focus on the 175 km. I’ll handle the rest.

Places are limited to eight riders, so everyone gets proper attention on the biggest day of their cycling year.

At a Glance

• Stay: arrive Friday, depart Monday (3 nights)
• Base: high-quality hosted chalet, Alpe d’Huez
• Group size: max 8 riders
• Event: La Marmotte (entry not included)
• Race-day support: transfer to the start, feed station on the Galibier, dry kit at the finish
• Price from : €699 per person, sharing
• Single room: +€300
• Deposit: €300 non-refundable, balance due before arrival
• Transfers: Geneva or Lyon €150 per person return, Grenoble station €75 per person return

Day by Day

Friday — Arrive

Transfers from Geneva, Lyon or Grenoble station if booked. Settle into the chalet and meet the group for a briefing on timings and the race-day plan.

Saturday — Rest and prepare

Collect your race number, check your bike and keep your legs fresh. The day is yours.

Sunday — La Marmotte

Early breakfast and transfer down to the start in Bourg d’Oisans. Refuel at the feed station on the Galibier, then climb the 21 bends to the finish. Dry kit is waiting, and the chalet is a short roll away.

Monday — Depart

Breakfast, transfers out, or stay on for extra nights.

Included

• 3 nights in a high-quality hosted chalet in Alpe d’Huez (arrive Friday, depart Monday)
• Breakfast every morning
• Home cooked evening meals
• Race-morning transfer for you and your bike down to the start in Bourg d’Oisans
• Feed station on the Galibier, stocked with food and drink
• Your bag waiting at the finish with dry, warm kit
• Help with race-number collection and pre-race logistics
• Local knowledge and mechanical help from someone who has run trips on these roads since 2008

Not Included

• La Marmotte entry — you register directly with the organisers
• Flights or trains to France
• Airport transfers from Geneva or Lyon Airport
• Station transfers from Grenoble
• Bike hire (available on request)
• Extra nights before or after
• Travel insurance including cancellation insurance

La Marmotte Accommodation

Your base for the weekend is a high-quality hosted chalet in Alpe d’Huez, close to the finish line. After 5,000 metres of climbing you don’t descend anywhere — you roll in, shower and put your feet up.

With only eight riders, the chalet is yours as a group: comfortable rooms, space to relax, shared meals around one table, and secure bike storage. I’m on hand all weekend to sort whatever you need.

View the accommodation here

Bike Rental for La Marmotte

Flying in and don’t want to travel with your bike? Leave it at home. A quality road bike can be waiting for you at the chalet, ready for La Marmotte.

• Various models of traditional carbon road bikes with electronic or mechanical shifting. I can also source E-Bikes as required
• Gearing suited to the Alps: compact chainset and wide-range cassette
• Sizes XS -XXL
• Delivered to the chalet and set up to your measurements before Saturday
• Price from : €150

What to bring: your own pedals and shoes, and your saddle if you’re particular about it. Send your height, inseam and current bike measurements when you book, and I’ll make sure the fit is right.

Bikes are limited for race weekend, so reserve yours when you book your place.

Additional Information

How to get there

The nearest airports are Geneva and Lyon, and the nearest train station is Grenoble. I can collect you and your bike and bring you straight to the chalet:

• Geneva or Lyon airport: €150 per person, return
• Grenoble station: €75 per person, return

Prefer to drive? Alpe d’Huez is about an hour from Grenoble, and I’ll send directions and parking details before you arrive.

Bike rental

Don’t want to fly with your bike? A quality road bike can be waiting at the chalet, set up to your measurements. See the Bike Rental section for bikes, sizes and prices. Reserve early, as race-weekend bikes are limited.

Custom groups from 1 to 99 riders

Riding solo, with a few friends, or bringing a whole club? I can build a La Marmotte weekend around your group, for anywhere from 1 to 99 riders, with the accommodation, transfers and race-day support scaled to fit. Tell me about your group and I’ll put a plan together.

Booking and payment

A non-refundable deposit secures your place, with the balance due 10 weeks before arrival. Places are limited to eight riders and the Marmotte weekend sells out early. Questions first? Get in touch.

Can I bring a partner who isn’t riding?

Yes. Non-riding partners are welcome at a reduced rate.