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Snap French Elections affect L'Etape du Tour and La Marmotte Granfondo dates

Organisers of L'Etape du Tour and the La Marmotte Granfondo have announced this year's editions moving forward a day due to snap French elections, and the mighty Col du Galibier is still not fully open due to snowfall!

Chaos as Snap French Elections affect L'Etape du Tour and La Marmotte Granfondo dates

The date changes comes a few weeks before the events are to take place, leaving the plans of 15,000 participants of the Etape and 7,000 participants at La Marmotte, many of whom are international entrants, struggling to change their travel plans.

This was prompted by the announcement of snap French elections called by President Macron. Polling is set to take place on two dates, June 30th and July 7th, with the latter date clashing with L'Etape du Tour and La Marmotte Granfondos.

The L'Etape du Tour has moved to Saturday July 6th (from Sunday 7 July 7th) and La Marmotte GranFondo moved to Saturday June 29th (from Sunday June 30th).

The rationale is that Franch residents would find it difficult to get out to vote if roads were closed or congested due to traffic.

Both events organizers have deeply apologized for any inconvenience the date changes have caused and are grateful for your understanding of the situation, which none of them could have foreseen. 

Unfortunately, the late date changes have not gone down well with a lot of entrants, with comments from riders expressing their frustration and disappointment at no longer being able to take part or struggling to change their travel plans.

The good news is those that have bought comprehensive travel insurance, will be able to make a claim if they cannot rearrange their plans, or cancel their plans.

Gran Fondo Guide recommends all cyclists travelling abroad to take out comprehensive travel insurance. This will also protect you should you have an accident whilst participating in a vast number of sporting events. Amateur cycling events are typically covered on most policies. Alway check the list of Sports covered with your insurance provider.

The other good news is the final km of the Col du Galibier should be cleared of snow next week. The tunnel 1km below is open, just in case.

Rumours were abound last week the Stage 4 of the 2024 Tour de France on Tuesday July 2nd was going to be cancelled or re-routed to finish in Valloire.

Update June 24th, 2024 >> Good news for 2024 La Mamotte Granfondo Alps Participants!

 
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