La Marmotte

The Queen Mother of All Cyclosportives It starts from the small town of Bourg d'Oisans and finishes in Alpe d'Huez. It provides an opportunity to ride the terrain of the pros, complete a grueling circuit, and climb such mythic mountain passes as the Col du Glandon (1,924 m or 6,200 ft.), the Col du Telegraphe, the Col du Galibier (2,642 m or 7.925 ft.), and Alpe d'Huez (1,880 m or 5,640 ft.).Organised by SportCommunication, the race which is part of the Grand Trophee has been taking place for over 30 years. It is a perfect way to experience the thrill of the Tour de France, take part in a mass-timed cycling event, and compete against the clock, yourself, or others.