Summer 2008

Well its been almost a year since my last update so this may have to be in a few stages. To begin with, our 1st full Summer season was a massive success. Our marketing strategy was to try and encourage anyone from families, mountain biking, walkers, to canoeists and summer skiers. However we are starting to appreciate what a fantastic location our Lodge is specifically for cycling, since the majority of our guests have come here to take on some of the most famous mountain passes in the world. In addition last year Alpe d'Huez and Bourg d'Oisans hosted the crucial stages of the Tour d'France.

This Summer a fantastic group of Dutch came and all completed the grueling Maromotte cyclospotif. A mixed group of Australian's and English climbed half the way up the famous 21 hairpins to watch Sastre open up enough of a lead over Evens to defend in the final time trial and to win the tour.

Also thanks to Marty and Theresa, couple of great Americans who came for the Alpe D'Huez Triathlon, became good friends of Chrissie Welington (Women Triathlon world Champion) and are now bringing a large group back for next years event.

These are just a few of the great groups that visited us last Summer. Thanks to everyone for making it such a successfull summer and we look ofrward to seeing many of you again.