Jul 02, 2008 the descent down glandon will be crowded and extremely fast and its a narrow road careful. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis in shared rooms with a special early. Col du glandon 1924m, col du telegraphe 1570m, col du galibier 2645m, col du lautaret 2058m and alpe dhuez 1880m. Marmotte mountain is owned and operated by jonathan law. Before even starting galibier, its necessary to climb the col du telegraph and ascent of almost 3,000 feet 840 metres. Marmotte has the descent off the glandon neutralised, the one of the telegraph brief, and the one off the galibier fast but not technical. The descent of the galibier is the best bit of riding i have ever done. Runs through isere, savoie and the alps, climbing over mythical passes such as the glandon 1918m, the telegraphe 1570m, le galibier 2642m, le lautaret 2057m, and the famous 21 hairpins of the alpe dhuez 1880m to the finish. Before finishing with the long descent down the lauteret and the 21 hairpins back up to the resort at alpe dhuez. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Again i could find no cycling friends to go with me so i used classic cycling tours travel company. For all but the elite riders this is usually a major struggle as the sun will be baking in the early afternoon the 20 marmotte saw riders. You ascend past the snow line on this epic trek, probably the most strenuous section of the marmotte cyclosportive event.
Over the galibier, base of descent turn right to bourg d oisans. Le velo jaune bed and breakfast bourg doisans, france. On location, with the thin oxygen at higher altitudes, your lungs would be doing extra duty. At the summit the snow lies at the side of the road as the temperature rarely rises above 5c. The first bit is telegraph, then a 5km descent to the beginning of galibier. Climb the galibier a personal favourite of ours, the galibier offers stunning valley views via a winding ascent.
The descent from alpe dhuez to bourg doisans will help you warm up. Aug 15, 2017 july 27th 2017 day 80 the marmotte is the worlds most famous cycle sportive and includes the climbs of the glandon, telegraphe, galibier and alpe dhuez in it 174 km route. It was a beautiful clear day up there, and the road surface was perfect. Jul 04, 2011 descending the galibier at full speed. Not great with a huge descent into the valley and bourg then back up the 21. The descent down glandon will be crowded and extremely fast and its a. The route starts on the briancon side of the col du lautaret and takes a. About marmotte mountain adventure chamonix staff team.
Based in chamonix fulltime, jon is an avid skier and snowboarder with more than 15 years spent in the chamonix montblanc region. The amazing burger we ate totally guilt free after an epic day in the saddle. Marmotte alpes, which always sells out with up to 90% of the field from outside france, is on july 2. Quickly you cool down and after a quick photo of the galibier sign with its altitude of 2642m written in bold black text i pulled up my arm warmers, put on my lightweight windproof jacket and started the 8km descent to the junction. With over 5,000m of climbing, the marmotte is a monster. After the top there is a small descent of 4,8km to valloire.
One of the classic alpine road biking cols in the summer, the col du galibier makes for wonderful ski touring in good spring conditions when approached from the south. Taking in the cols of glandon, telegraphe, galibier and alpe dhuez in one momentous. The trophee doisans 2018 travel to this famous cyclo. Several times i recited the litany against fear from the book dune out loud. The marmotte route bourg doisans cycling information.
Completing the marmotte is a huge milestone in any cyclists career. When you book you will get guaranteed entry with choice of start pen, top staff. Minimarmotte my recce of the route of the marmotte. July 27th 2017 day 80 the marmotte is the worlds most famous cycle sportive and includes the climbs of the glandon, telegraphe, galibier and alpe dhuez in it 174 km route. This time, we are looking at the second part of the race. As we understand that not everybody has a previous time we offer the choice to pre book your start pen. A personal favourite of ours, the galibier offers stunning valley views via a winding ascent. The mornings can be quite chilly but we can collect the items of clothing you use on the descent from you. After an early breakfast, you will ride your bike to the start. Cycling col du galibier in the french alps is one of the highest altitude alpine climbs at 2,642m with two routes available, this ascent from the north side starting in the savoie department of france and the alternative south side ascent from the hautes alpes department of france via col du lautaret. A long descent leads to the base of the telegraph and the mighty galibier hitting the highest point of the race at 2642m.
Transport your bike boxes from the airport to your accomodation. Paul oneill on the descent from col du galibier during marmotte 20. This morning we will do our race briefing at the palais des sports near the registration area. A hearty lunch was followed by a shuttle service back to the hotel in alpe dhuez to save the legs ahead of the big day. Part of the marmotte grand tour, most famous cyclosportive, this time going counterclockwise. Before finishing with the long descent down the lauteret and the. The 174kilometre course manages to take in some of the most famous climbs in the french alps in its 5000 metres of climbing.
You will be located 100m before the roundabout at the bottom of the alpe dhuez descent. There then follows a rapid 47km descent to bourg doisans and the start of a final ascent of the 21 hairpin bends of alpe dhuez. The marmotte is one of the oldest sportives in the cycling calendar and is considered to be one of the hardest. The property is 21 miles from morzine and free private parking is offered. Cycle up col du glandon, col du galibier, col du lautaret and the alpe dhuez. You do need a jacket, or at least a gilet, warmers and probably long gloves. P altitude and heat sickness played a bit part at both for me.
In the morning it can be chilly on the way down to the start. Jon has great passion and enthusiasm for the mountains as well as an excellent knowledge of the chamonix ski terrain and of the local attractions on offer. The closest airports to the event are grenoble airport, lyon airport and geneva airport. Crossing the finish line with my partner carl at my side. True, there is a 5km descent between the col du telegraphe and valloire, but as anyone who has ridden the marmotte will tell you, this is over so.
Buy the entry ticket, reserve a hotel, book the flight or eurotunnel, cram the. Sunday 2021 marmotte gran fondo day descent to bourg doisans. Jul 31, 2017 with over 5,000m of climbing, the marmotte is a monster. Runs through isere, savoie and the alps, climbing over mythical passes such as the glandon 1918m, the telegraphe 1570m, le galibier 2642m, le lautaret 2057m, and the famous 21 hairpins of. In 2015 due to the closure of the tunnel du chambon in between the foot of the col du lautaret and the start of the ascent to alpe dhuez in bourg doisans, the route of the 2015 marmotte was changed to miss the galibier and lautaret. The marmotte takes place on the first saturday in july and every year, over 7,000 cyclists enter it though some years, over one third of the cyclists fail to complete it. Some this great cols are bourg doisans, col du glandon, col du galibier, col. It is named after the large ground squirrel that is known to inhabit the slopes of the final climb to the finish in alpe dhuez.
If youre from the uk, chances are youll lose a lot of time descending at the maratona. There were some serious crashes in 2006 and racers had to be let down 50 at a time. The marmotte route bourg doisans cycling information le velo. With over 5000m of climbing, the marmotte is a monster. One of the oldest french gran fondos and one of the hardest. Going for the best time i could riding the grandfondo for the first time i was trying to keep high. Airport taxis can be quite small but our minibuses can seat up to eight passengers and we are much quicker than the local shuttle buses available. The descent down glandon will be crowded and extremely fast and its a narrow road careful.
We can collect the items you use on the descent from you. The marmotte gran fondo operates a start pen system where you start in waves depending on your previous or expected performance. A 40km descent may sound great, but when that 40km descent has some rolling roads and a few smaller climbs, it becomes a bit harder than you set yourself up for, as i found out on tuesday. Bananas and dried apricots from the army tent were swiftly downed as i also tried to work out what to wear on the descent. Col du telegraphe galibier above plan lachat the groupetto. It goes on forever and after the pain on the climb its such a reward. Getting in a good fast group on the last part of the descent before the final climb.
Climbing the galibier during the 2014 marmotte photographer. Photo breton at the top i definitely needed to eat and top up the water. Part of the marmotte grand tour most famous cyclosportive. The descent down the col du galibier, enviliv is an amazing bike to descend on.
Marmotte adds monster in pyrenees to gran fondo series. Cycling lalpe dhuez, col du galibier the marmotte and etape du tour. For all but the elite riders this is usually a major struggle as the sun will be baking in the early afternoon the 20 marmotte saw riders experience 44 degrees centigrade heat on this climb. Our first drive up the bends of alpe dhuez really brought home just how hard it was going to be. A chilly descent down alpe dhuez to the start line in bourg doisans served as. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. John mcfaul takes on the might of the galibier and the alpe.
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