After breakfast at the hotel we will head out on our first ride to the high mountains. This spectacular route takes you into on the route of the famous Marmotte.  The Marmotte is one of the best-known and toughest Sportives in Europe. The full route has 5000m climbing and 174km of distance. After the start in Bourg d’Oisans, the route goes over the Col du Glandon. After a stretch on the flat in the Maurienne valley to St Michel de Maurienne, next up are the Col du Telegraphe and the Col du Galibier. After the Galibier there’s a lot of downhill as you descend the Col du Lautaret back to Bourg d’Oisans. Dinner will be at the hotel in the evening. Today’s ride: 150km. Elevation: 4000m