Bessans Biathlon Contest

The biathlon event of the summer!
From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: entertainment, shooting and introductory courses open to all, with equipment on loan.
2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.: races and shooting challenges in the presence of international teams and top French athletes.

Description

Bessans, in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, hosts the Biathlon Contest at the Site International de Biathlon.
The summer event, which takes place every year at the Bessans Nordic site, features a lineup of international biathletes and top French teams.
The show promises to be spectacular, with head-to-head shooting matches between the participating biathletes.
With introductory sessions, entertainment, and a biathlon show: a great event to try out biathlon in “summer” mode and meet the best athletes.

Environments

• Mountain location
• Ski resort

Rates

Fee-paying introductory courses: 10m and 50m shooting.
Other activities/initiations free (except massages).

Reservation

Opening period

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Spoken languages

• French

Location

Additional booking

Shooting reservations: for 10m and 50m shooting, contact the Bessans Tourist Office.
Bookings for roller skating and ski wheeling at the Bessans Tourist Office.

Animals

Pets allowed : No