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Road cycling Holidays

The French love road cycling, and it is not surprising given the quiet roads, courteous drivers and breathtaking scenery. Marmot Tours offers holidays for people who enjoy a relaxing ride in the countryside through to people who want to challenge themselves with a mountain climb. 

We have two trips from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Our leisurely version takes 10 days and passes through the vineyards and farmlands using back roads and canal towpaths. While our version of the Raid Pyrenees is far from leisurely with 11000m of ascent, 720km in under 100 hrs!

The cols and mountain roads of the Pyrenees have been made famous by the Tour de France, and every year we run a special trip to watch the tour and ride a couple of the stages. In addition we have a week long trip that gives you an opportunity to take on the classic cols and mountain top finishes at your own pace.

Cyclosportives are becoming very popular and we run a trip that incorporates on of the most highly regarded in France - the Ariegeoise. In 2008 the Etape du Tour is yet again in the Pyrenees and taking on the Tourmalet. In order to help people that have entered the event we have put together an Etape du Tour reconnaissance weekend in June and are providing Etape du Tour accommodation and transport

Most of our cycling holidays are one week long, but if you prefer to take a longer vacation then you can combine two trips back to back and we will offer you a £100 discount.

Marmot Tours and staff have 9 years of experience in organizing and running successful road cycling holidays. We know what makes a good holiday and understand the requirements of our clients. Our attention to detail ensures that you will have the best possible holiday. We have a large number of clients who come back every year - which speaks volumes! Please visit our holiday philosophy or customer feedback pages for further information.

Please Note: The holidays are listed in order of toughness - the easiest being first.
 Atlantic to the Mediterranean
  A classic journey through the heart of rural France using back roads and canal towpaths
  • large variety of scenery
  • Small town hotels
  • Manageable daily distances
  • Quiet back roads
  • Architecture and culture
  • Flat or gently rolling countryside
  • 10 days, 472 km (295 miles)
  • Average 59km /day (37 miles)
Cost: £680
Dates:

Wed 30 April - Fri 9 May 2008 
Tues 2 Sept - Thurs 11 Sept 2008

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 Classic Pyrenean Cols of the Tour de France
  Put on your polka dot jersey and take on some classic cols in breathtaking scenery. 
  • Great sense of achievement
  • Bags transported.
  • 1 or 2 cols per day.
  • Optional extras!
  • Up to 3000m of ascent per day
  • Support vehicle.
  • Comfortable small town hotels
  • Amazing scenery.
  • Great descents
Cost: £659
Dates:

Sun 29 June - Sun 6 July 2008
Sun 31 Aug - Sun 7 Sept 2008
Sun 21 Sept - Sun 28 Sept 2008

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Tour de France :: In the saddle and on the sidelines
  Ride two stages and support the Tour de France 2008 in the Pyrenees.
  • 6 days of riding in the mountains.
  • Watch the Hautacam stage end and
    the stage start in Lannemezan.
  • Climb infamous Tour cols: Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet and Port de Bales.
  • Comfortable hotels.
  • Vehicle / mechanical assistance.
  • Manageable basic route with optional extras available if you want more.
  • Outstanding mountain views.
  • Easy access from UK airports to Toulouse.
  • Marmot Tours cycling jersey
Cost: £799
Dates: Wed 9 July - Wed 16 July 2008


 

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Etape du Tour reconnaissance weekend
  Give yourself the best chance - recce the route and take in a few other Pyrenean classic cols. 
  • Ride the route over 2 days
  • Optional extra of the Aubisque
  • All inclusive package
  • 4 nights in 2 star hotel in Argeles Gazost
  • 3 evening meals
  • Vehicle support during the rides
  • Mechanical support 
  • Airport transfers from Toulouse
Cost: £399
Dates:

Thurs 12 - Mon 16 June 2008


 

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Accommodation and Transport for the Etape du Tour
  Make your life easy with this all inclusive  package - you just eat and turn the peddles!
  • All inclusive package
  • Airport transfers to Toulouse
  • 3 nights in a 2 star hotel at the race finish
  • Be driven around the route (optional)
  • Mechanical support before the event
  • Bike transportation to the start of the race
  • Pasta party on the Saturday evening
  • High calorie Breakfast on the race day.
  • Marmot Tours cycling jersey

 

Cost: £340
Dates:

Fri 4 - Mon 7 July 2008


 

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The Areigeoise Cyclosportive Event
  Prepare for and take part in this festival of road cycling amongst stunning scenery.
  • Take part in one of the most highly regarded Cyclosportives in France.
  • 4 warm up days on 'Tour-de-France' cols.
  • Free Commemorative cycling top.
  • Meet fellow roadie cyclists.
Cost: £469
Dates:

Mon 23 June - Sun 29 July 2008


 

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The Raid Pyrenean
  720km challenge from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean in 100hrs with 11,000m of ascent!
  • A truly historical challenge.
  • Ride the classic 'Tour-de-France' cols.
  • Fantastic scenery.
  • Free 'Raid Pyrenean' medal.
  • Marmot Tours Jersey.
  • Vehicle / Mechanical support throughout.
  • Comfortable 2 star hotels.
  • All inclusive package - you just ride!
Cost: £530
Dates:

Mon 16th June - Sat 21st June 2008
Mon 23rd June - Sat 28th June 2008
Mon 1st Sept - Sat 6th Sept 2008
Mon 15th Sept - Sat 20th Sept 2008

 

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