Biathlon Contest

On August 22, 2024, Bessans will host the Biathlon Contest at the Stade International de Haute Maurienne Vanoise. An opportunity to (re)discover biathlon and cheer on the greatest biathletes.

Thursday, August 22, 2024
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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!

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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.

Free introductory shooting courses

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

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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

See you there!

Tour de l'Avenir

Plan ahead for a biathlon and cycling day!
August 22 is a very busy day in Bessans! In addition to the Biathlon Contest, the Tour de l'Avenir (a cycling race that brings together the champions of tomorrow) is also on the resort's program.
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

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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)

 

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