Marmotte race on June 22th 2025 (so not on 29th)

Important news for cycling amateurs who want to ride the Marmotte. The famous Granfondo Marmotte will take place on 22 June 2025. The tour race will start in Bourg d’Oisans and follow the route via Col du Glandon, Col de Telegraph, Col du Galibier, Col de Lautaret and finally the ascent of Alpe d’Huez, a total of 174 kilometres. During the race, we will organise food and drink posts on the Col du Glandon and the Col du Galibier. At these posts (exclusively for our guests) you can also change clothes or water bottles.

A 5-day Marmotte package is €595 p.p. and includes:

● Accommodation in a double room (double bed or single beds) with private bathroom and balcony,

● Extensive breakfast for cyclists

● A pasta snack at the end of the afternoon

● A delicious three-course high-carb dinner,

● An eating and drinking station on the Col de Glandon and the Galibier on the Marmotte day

● Use of secure bike storage and bike tools,

● Free WIFI, parking, jacuzzi and sauna

Contact us for availability.

Tour de France 2025

The Tour de France is coming to the French Alps again this year. We don’t have a finish in Alpe d’Huez unfortunately, but the caravan will pass through our valley. The 18th stage will start on 24 July in Vif, south of Grenoble, and then come through the valley to the Col du Glandon with us via Vizille and Allemond. Fantastic opportunities, then, to see the riders up close on the climb to the Col du Glandon.

Eco-friendly shower gel

Since this winter, we have a new eco-friendly shower gel at Chalet Solneige.

ETHOSA is a start-up of 2 ambitious entrepreneurs who have developed an eco-friendly shower gel. To avoid disposable flasks, and transporting lots of water (90% of ordinary shower gel), Gaëlle and Oli supply their shower gel in the form of a powder. We mix that with Vaujany water, add Ethosa essential oil, and fill the aluminium flasks for you.

A small step to help make the world more environmental-friendly.

For more information on this startup: www.ethosa.com

Marmotte exclusive

Marmotte exclusive: Solneige guests only 

On Saturday the 3rd of September, Chalet Solneige will organise an exclusive Marmotte race. This race is exclusive to Chalet Solneige guests. 

The race will follow the same route as the Granfondo Marmotte race in June: Col de Glandon, Col de Telegraph, Col de Galibier, Col de Lautaret and finally the Alpe d’Huez, atotal of 174 kilometres (108 miles). An alternative is available for those who prefer a less challenging course. The alternative skips the final climb of the Alpe duez and finishes in Bourg d’Oisans. 

During the race, we organise food and refreshments stations on the Col de Glandon and the Col de Galibier. At these stations it is also possible to change clothing or water bottles. 

A 5-day Marmotte exclusive package is €525 p.p. and includes: 

● Stay in a double or twin room with en-suite and balcony 

● An extensive cyclist’s breakfast 

● A pasta snack at the end of the afternoon 

● A delicious (carb heavy) 3-course dinner 

● On the Marmotte race day food station/reinforcements on the Glandon and Galibier 

● Use of secure bicycle shed and bike tools 

● Free WIFI, parking, jacuzzi and sauna

Clos Giraud lift has been renewed

After the renewal of the Montfrais lift, the Clos Giraud lift has now also been updated.
The Clos Giraud lift between Montfrais and Alpette is now a so-called télémixte;
alternating chairs and gondolas. The lift has been extended and now starts at
Montfrais, and is much faster than the old lift.

Summer holiday deal

For the quick deciders. Hiking, cycling or climbing in the French Alps and enjoy the amazing views of the snow-capped peaks. Or kayaking, windsurfing or pedal boating on Lac Verney. Or relaxing in the grass under the tree with a book and a glass of rosé. A 4-day package for €340 p.p. Accommodation in a double room, breakfast and dinner Free WIFI, jacuzzi, sauna and parking.