Place du 8 mai
65120 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR
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Event does not take place in 2021
5-30 °C
Level : Advanced
165 km, 5500+ altlimetres, 5 legendary cols known from the Vuelta and Tour de France
August Bank Holiday weekend in 2020 is the 5th edition of the Marmotte Granfondo Pyrénées. After only four successful editions it is a sportive that is shining on the international circuit.
You can now ride this Sportive supported by SportActive. Feel like a Pro.
Featuring a long distance of 165km and 5,500+ altimetres it is one of the toughest amateur cycling events you can do, together with his big sister, the Look Marmotte Granfondo Alps (in July).
You start in Argelès Gazost and ride a 19 km warm-up on the flat and slight climb to Luz St Sauveur. That's were you will find the start of the well known Tourmalet pass (18 km, 2115m) by Barèges.
From the summit you descend on the technically demanding Sainte Marie de Campan road before the second climb of the Granfondo: la Hourquette d'Ancizan (17km, 1564m). You then have a short rest before you start the Aspin pass (12 km, 1489m) and then it's back to Ste Marie de Campan. You're now about to start the impressive ride to the summit of the Tourmalet (17km, 2115m).
Then comes the ultimate difficulty, the Luz Arddiden (1720m); you have to fight the 14 km, meeting 7% gradients, to reach the finish line and become a Marmotte Granfondo Pyrénées Finisher. Well done!
Our logistical mastery secures your race number and entrance into Marmotte. We handle your airport transfers for you and your bike (check details), and our mechanic helps you building your bike when you arrive, ensuring it is in full working order. All your accommodation is secured by us. We've got you covered.
Sportactive support vehicle's location:
With our reputation of quality and efficiency all you will have to do is turn up and ride. (You will need to have trained before though!). A SportActive team leader, a mechanic, and two backup cars will give the SportActive riders support, coaching advice (if needed) and security. Martin, our expert SportActive pro cycling coach, will depart with the group offering coaching and pacing to those who require this help.
Main Sportive data
Date : 29/08/2021
Start : 07:30 in Argelès Gazost
Finish : Luz Ardiden
Distance & altimeters : 165 km, 5500+ altimeters
Organizer Refreshment stations : Col du Tourmalet | Cadeac | Col du Tourmalet |
Time limit : 11:30 Ste Marie de Campan, 18:15 Luz St Sauveur
Click the link to go into the Marmotte Granfondo Pyrénées photogallery and see the pictures we took on the 26th Aug. 2018+2019, during the third and fourth edition of the sportive, and a few more pictures showing you the Pyrénées.
Testimonials
Hope you are well and have recovered from the weekend.
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for a fantastic weekend and all the support. You were so kind and looked after me so well. I thoroughly appreciated it.
Without the support of Sport Active I could not have done this event. I will be highly recommending SportActive to all the cyclists I know.
Once again a million thanks and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Orla Callender - Dublin – Ireland - Marmotte 2016
Testimonials
Thanks for an unbelievable experience in the French Alps.
I had the time of my life. Please send on my best wishes and thanks to Martin and Stephen.
Please send me details of up and coming camps and trips as I would definitely like to go again.
Brian Kelly – Ireland - Marmotte 2017
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