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Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2027 (Provisional)

PROVISIONAL 2027 event date: Sunday 27 June 2027. The official organizer page currently shows Sunday 28 June 2026; 2027 is not organizer-confirmed. Proposed PurpleVelo support package: Thursday 24–Monday 28 June 2027. Other sources: Sportive Breaks and Sportive.com. Do not book non-refundable travel until confirmed; no availability is implied.

La Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2027 (PROVISIONAL)

Conquer Cycling's Original Monument

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The Experience

La Marmotte is the Tour de France for the rest of us. A brutal, beautiful loop through the high Alps, this is the gold standard of European Granfondos—and for many, the ultimate amateur cycling achievement.

Starting in Bourg d'Oisans, the route takes in four legendary cols: the Col du Glandon, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, and the iconic Alpe d'Huez finish. With over 5,000 meters of vertical gain and countless stories written on its slopes, La Marmotte is not just a ride—it's a rite of passage.

With PurpleVelo, you arrive trained and focused. Logistics, nutrition, and race-day panic? Leave that to us.

Cycling in French Alps

Provisional PurpleVelo 5-Day Support Program (2027)

Thu, Jun 24 (2027 PROVISIONAL)

Arrival in Geneva/Lyon, transfer to Bourg d'Oisans, hotel check-in, dinner, orientation

Fri, Jun 25 (2027 PROVISIONAL)

Breakfast, bike assembly & tuning, short leg-spinner ride, climb recon, dinner

Sat, Jun 26 (2027 PROVISIONAL)

Visit event village, BIB collection, expo, course talk, early dinner, rest

Sun, Jun 27 (2027 PROVISIONAL)

Early breakfast, full race support, post-event transfer to hotel, celebration dinner

Mon, Jun 28 (2027 PROVISIONAL)

Breakfast, bike packing, airport transfers to Geneva/Lyon

What's Included

Premium Accommodation

4 nights premium hotel stay in Bourg d'Oisans (twin-share or upgrade)

Transfers

All airport and local transfers

Ride Support

Ride-day support van with nutrition, hydration, and roadside assistance

Mechanical Support

Dedicated mechanic & bike check sessions

Guidance

PurpleVelo road captain for pacing and on-route guidance

Recovery

Post-ride recovery support and kit wash (1 mid-trip)

Signature Climbs Overview

Climb Length Elevation Gain Avg Gradient Significance
Col du Glandon 21.3 km 1,470 m 6.9% Long, scenic opener; used in multiple Tour de France stages
Col du Télégraphe 11.8 km 850 m 7.3% Steep forested section; a warm-up to Galibier
Col du Galibier 17.7 km 1,245 m 7.1% Highest point at 2,642 m; weather and wind often a factor
Alpe d'Huez 13.8 km 1,120 m 8.1% 21 hairpins of Tour de France fame; legendary finish line

Ideal For

Advanced Cyclists

Who have completed long-distance, high-elevation events

Ultra Riders

Training for ultra sportives or multi-pass events like Haute Route

Performance Enthusiasts

Endurance-focused club riders and high-performance enthusiasts

What's Not Included

Flights to/from France

You'll book your own airfare

Mid-ride snacks & café stops

We provide nutrition but coffee stops are extra

Travel insurance

Mandatory—must include event and bike coverage

Massage/spa treatments

Optional add-on

Single-room upgrade

Available upon request

Why PurpleVelo?

This isn't just about getting you to the start line—it's about taking you to the summit of your ability. We take care of:

Gear setup

Nutrition planning

Emergency backup

Ride pacing strategies

Climb recon briefings

So you can focus on what matters—climbing higher, faster, and smarter.

You Choose. We Execute.

Whether you ride to test your limits or to immerse in nature and culture, we have a tour for you. Let us know what kind of rider you are, and we'll build a journey that fits like your favourite pair of bibs.