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 Julia Simon, Lou Jeanmonnot, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Emilien Jacquelin and Quentin Fillon Maillet, the Ain and Savoie Committees, the Norwegian Elite Team, District Maurienne and Elite Nordique Bessans.
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.
The program
Program subject to change.Thursday, August 22, 2024
International Biathlon Stadium
Refreshment bar and foodtruck on site
09:30 - 12:00 noon
- Biathlon initiation and discovery
- 10m shooting (5€/pers - Registration at the Tourist Office)
- 50m shooting (10€/pers - Registration at the Tourist Office)
- Laser shooting (Free - no reservation required)
- Ski-wheeling (Free - no reservation required)
- Roller skating (Free - no reservation required)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Mass Start shooting trials for men and women - U15 and up
12h10
- Men's Mass Start - U17 and up
12h30
- Women's Mass Start - U17 and +
13h00
- Men's Mass Start - U15
13h20
- Women's Mass Start - U15
13h40
- Mass Start awards ceremony
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
- Shooting trials / Shooting competitions Men / Ladies - U17 and up
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Shooting competition
16h10
- Shooting competition prize-giving ceremony
16h20
- Meet the athletes
Tour de l'Avenir
Plan ahead for a biathlon and cycling day!Program
13h00
Place de la Mairie
- Start of the Tour de l'Avenir for Women
Between 14h50 and 15h101
In front of Le Carreley (D902)
- Passage of the Tour de l'Avenir Men
1 The time of passage may vary according to the speed of the riders.
Discover
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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