Biathlon Contest
Biathlon Contest
Bessans' summer Nordic event!An unmissable summer event for more and more professional teams. It's a chance for spectators to watch the biggest names in biathlon, but also to learn the ropes for free.
On the programme: events combining ski-wheeling + shooting, as well as direct shooting confrontations between the national teams and the other biathletes present!
With the presence of the French biathlon team, including Lou Jeanmonnot, Julia Simon, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Eric Perrot and Emilien Jacquelin.
While the pros compete, spectators and amateurs can try out biathlon in summer mode. Rollerblading around the track, then shooting with a laser rifle, there's plenty to discover in this spectacular sport.
Bessans: a renowned training center for biathlon (...) The national and international teams who come in summer and winter are not mistaken!
Try biathlon all summer long
The Biathlon Contest is the highlight of the summer for discovering biathlon and meeting the best French and international athletes. But all summer long, you can try out biathlon in Bessans. With free laser rifle initiation courses every Wednesday, or private lessons with ski-wheeling and shooting.
Bessans wins over the French team
On a vast plateau nestled at an altitude of 1,750 m in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, Bessans is a world-renowned training center for ski-wheelers and biathletes.
"Quality of facilities, altitude, possibility of multiplying activities and varying training... The Haute Maurienne Vanoise Nordic resort is recognized by the top cross-country and biathlon teams."
Vincent Vittoz, former coach of the French men's biathlon team.
(video © SavoieLeDepartement)
If you're in the mood for wide-open spaces and fresh air, come to the Bessans plateau, the Nordic capital of Haute Maurienne!
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