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This itinerary follows the route of one of the most beautiful bicycle racing competitions: La Marmotte, with thousands of participants, a titanic difference in height and absolutely breath-taking landscapes, this extraordinary race enters straight into the legends of cycling competitions! This long and varied route takes in some legendary mountain passes like the famous ’Croix de Fer’ and even one of the biggest mountains in the Alps, the Galibier, as well as 32.5 km of climbs and inclines of up to 14%!
To register for the competition of ’La Marmotte’, please either phone +33 (0) 820 086 332 or visit www.sportcommunication.com
From Bourg-d’Oisans follow the RN91 towards Grenoble. In Rochetaillée take the D526 to Allemont. Cycle through Allemont and take the road up to the ’Croix de Fer’. Go down to Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, then follow the D926 to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and from Saint-Jean, the RN6 will take you to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne.
From Saint-Michel you should follow the D902 for the Col du Télégraphe (1,570 m). Go down to the ski resort of Valloire. Here you are finally at the bottom of the legendary ascent of the Col du Galibier. From this pass go down towards Le Lautaret to catch up with the RN91 to go back to Bourg-d’Oisans.
And to round it off nicely, cycle up the road to Alpe-d’Huez and its 21 hairpin bends…and just breathe!
HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF TO CYCLE SUCH A DISTANCE ? An athletic cycling tour with its long and intense effort is a real physical challenge.
Advice:
> A well-adjusted bicycle in good condition;
Air pressure: tyres should be pumped to 7/7.5 kg in wet conditions (7.5/8 kg in dry conditions);
> A compass: 30.39.53/19.26;
> Adopt a diet that is very rich in carbohydrates, as carbohydrates are the source of energy most needed by the muscles;
> No fibres or greasy foods;
> Increase your fluid intake. Water loss will make your muscles tired and increase your heart rhythm.
"Cycling was said to be a sport where you’re sitting. But it’s a sport where you’re sitting for a standing man." - François Brigneau
