La Marmotte
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La Marmotte is one of the toughest one-day cycling events in the world.
The route is 174 km long, but features more than 5180 metres of climbing. The event goes over the Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier and finishes at the top of one the most famous Tour de France climbs; Alpe d'Huez.
[edit] External links
- 3 times winner Bert Dekker website
- Cyclosportive calendar Over 600 cyclosportives worldwide always up-to-date
- customgetaways.com page about La Marmotte
- Cyclefilm - website La Marmotte Reconnaissance DVD
- Photo Report: Cycling La Marmotte (L'Alpe d'Huez and Col du Galibier) by steephill.tv (English, 2006)