REILLY CYCLING TOURS is offering an alternative option for our regular Marmotte trip for those who may still want to ride a supported race, but don't want the luxury chalet, restaurant, and amenities. We will provide race registrations and information for each guest, as well as two full support stations on the Marmotte course on the day of the race. There is also the option to include an in-depth study of the Marmotte race course broken up over two days, with a final goal of having all of our clients finish the race (recon supplement). The remainder of the sagged cycling will be geared towards getting everyone in top shape to race their best in the Saturday event. All of our guides are La Marmotte alumni and can provide you with detailed descriptions of the race and answer any questions you may have. Our trip is based out of the beautiful alpine village of Villard-Reculas, just four kilometres from Alpe d'Huez, and in the mecca of international cycling. Take this chance to ride some of the most magnificent cycling terrain in the world, and challenge yourself with a truly life-changing race experience in a fully supportive trip environment.

ACCOMMODATION IN VILLARD-RECULAS VILLAGE
The Alpe d'Huez mountain area is called "Island in the Sun", since it is nearly always sunny up at 1550 meters altitude in Villard-Reculas, our idyllic little mountain village in the French Alps on the south side of Alpe d'Huez. The area is world-famous for both skiing and cycling and has several recommended restaurants, a bar, post office, general store, and public telephone.

GUIDED CYCLING (*OPTIONAL - EXTRA RECON SUPPLEMENT)
Our Reilly Cycling guides have been riding the challenging alpine routes of the Marmotte race course for several years now, and are therefore very familiar with the terrain. All rides are led by our professional cycling guides and program organizers: Fintan Mc Cormac, David Weiss, Leonie Wall, Michael Weiss, and Robin Beckerman, and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the race.

SAG WAGONS & MECHANIC (*OPTIONAL - SEE ABOVE)
Reilly Cycling Tours has an ever-present sag wagon on every single ride, thus ensuring that guests are comfortable at all times. The sag wagon provides guests with power food, sports drinks, and water bottles throughout the cycling day, and anyone is welcome to jump in at any point to just relax and enjoy the scenery! RCT staff all have training in bicycle mechanics to help you build your bike on the first day, break it down on the last, and provide any mechanical assistance you may need on the road in-between.

RCT JERSEY & SWAG
Reilly Cycling Tours guests will receive an RCT jersey and team T-shirt.

OFF THE BIKE
Late afternoons are a time to explore the trails around Villard-Reculas, watch the Tour de France finish on television, relax and enjoy a glass of wine (and the view!) on the deck, take photographs of the stunning alpine scenery, or practise your French with our French friends and neighbours. Massage services are available on request.