Two of the world's biggest sportives are set to go head to head next year, with the announcement that the next edition of La Marmotte will take place on Sunday 8 July 2018 - the same day as the Etape du Tour.
The Look Marmotte Granfondo Alpes is one of Europe's oldest and toughest sportives. Established in 1982, the 174km route takes in over 5,000 metres of climbing with ascents of the Glandon, Telegraphe and Galibier serving as a warm-up for the main course: the legendary 21 bends of Alpe d'Huez.
>> Read Joe Saumarez Smith's 2014 Marmotte ride report >>
The date for the second edition of the Marmotte Pyrenees has also been revealed, with next year's edition taking place on Sunday 26 August. Packing even more climbing (5600m) than the Marmotte Alps over a 163km route, the Marmotte Pyrenees is a formidable challenge with Col d'Aspin and not one but two climbs of the Tourmalet awaiting riders.
>> Read Dave Chalk's 2017 Marmotte Pyrenees report >>
Entries for the 2018 Marmotte series will open on Monday 6 November. With all 7500 places for the Marmotte Alps regularly selling out in 24 hours, early application is essential.
For more details and to book your place, visit marmottegranfondoseries.com.
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