Use the M312 to Train for Marmotte Alps!

Marmotte Granfondo Alps is your Tour de France Experience.  Here you ride famous cols of one of the greatest sporting events in the world.  It is considered the toughest alpine sportive in Europe and that is up against serious competition!

You ride four major alpine cols: col du Glandon, col du  Télégraphe, col du Galibier and Alpe d'Huez .   Each one offers intense climbing and the high altitudes make this a greater challenge.  The views and mountain air are spectacular and inspiring.  This is one of the best cycling experiences you will ever have. The registrations on the official website open end of Oct but all entries are gone about a week. This limits your chances to get one. Book your entry now with SportActive and start training for your Marmotte Granfondo Alps. 174 kms5000 metres climbing.

Ride the toughest alpine cycling challenge in Europe!

Use the Mallorca 312 as training for Marmotte Alps

The M312 is a perfect warm up for the Tour de France style Marmotte Granfondo Alps.

The M312 is the longest sportive in Europe and takes place on the Balearic island of Mallorca, one of the greatest cycling destinations in the world.  Team SKY and other pro peloton teams use the island to train. Three routes are available: M167 – 167kms, M225 – 225kms, and the big one, the M312 – 312kms.  Each route takes you through the Tramuntana Mountain Range giving you the perfect climbing challenge.  You can switch distances mid ride so you will record a time even if you are having a difficult day. The views on Mallorca are fantastic and the blend of sea and mountain air will inspire you to achieve.Book both of these fantastic sportives today on an Early Bird Ticket and save!  Both sportives feature over 7500 riders!

Ride the longest amateur sportive in Europe!

Book both of these fantastic sportives today on an Early Bird Ticket and save!  Both sportives feature over 7500 riders!

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For both sportives we use in–sportive riders and back-up cars.  We handle your registration and ensure everything is ready for you to cross the start line.   

Make Marmotte Alps and the M312 your two big rides in 2018.

You can download the Marmotte Alps brochure here and the M312 brochure here.

Coming soon…Marmotte Granfondo Pyrénées . Thus, you can bundle a package of 3 fantastic sportives: M312 in April, Marmotte Alps in July and Marmotte Pyrénées in August. 

Submitted: 13/08/2017
Updated: 23/12/19