New in 2018 and a new route for 2020, the Tour des Stations on Saturday 8 August, is in addition to the already impressive Look Marmotte Series. Billed as a sportive on a par with the more established Look Marmotte Alpes.
You have plenty of choices of routes to choose from depending on what kind of experience you would like. We have selected convenient accommodation that is in close proximity to the start finish line.
About the Tour des Stations
Ultrafondo
Distance: 240km
Elevation Gain: 8,200m
Superfondo
Distance: 210km
Elevation Gain: 6,700m
Marmotte Granfondo Valais
Distance: 145km, 4,750m
Elevation Gain: 4,750
Team Ultrafondo
Distance: Relay number 1 82km, Relay number 2 81km - Relay number 3 77km
Elevation Gain: Relay number1 3,000m - Relay number2 2,600 - Relay number3 2,600m.
Mediofondo
Distance: 85km
Elevation Gain: 2,850m
Itinerary for Trip
Day 0 - Thursday 6 August - Arrive Switzerland
Depending on arrival time, check in at the hotel and bike building before welcome drinks and dinner in the hotel and introductions.
Day 1 - Friday 7 August
We will enjoy a gentle spin up the first climb of the sportive from our base. The aim is to spin the legs and loosen things up for the challenge the following day. The rest of the afternoon will be free for you to relax, make use outdoor pool in Verbier if you so wish. A briefing about the course, weather forecast and specific details of the event will be given just before tucking into dinner to fuel you up for the big challenge.
Day 2 - Saturday 8 August - RACE DAY - Tour des Stations or Look Marmotte Granfondo Valais
The hotel will serve a large breakfast to fuel you for the day’s challenge. Depending on which route you decide to do, start times and locations vary. The Granfondo Valais is a short warm-up ride to the race start area for a pre-race espresso if you so wish. A re-energising shower and stretch back at the hotel before heading out into town for a few post event drinks and dinner to re-live the experiences with your fellow group riders.
Day 3 - Sunday 9 August
A post race day cycle or a relax and walk around Verbier before your transfer back to Geneva airport.
































Tour des Stations or Marmotte Granfondo Valais race entry
Transfers between relevant train stations. (Private transfers from the airport can be organised for group bookings)
Warmup rides and pre race support
All breakfasts
Experienced and knowledgeable staff
Complimentary OTE energy drinks and nutrition
Kudos Cycling welcome pack
Branded cycling clothing
Rates
Prices from £1,100 per person
Single or double occupancy available
Deposit – 50% required 120 days prior to the event to confirm your place. Please confirm if you would like to go ahead with the booking and an invoice with deposit information will be sent.