Biathlon in Bessans: experience the intensity of an Olympic sport
An experience for families and friends
A ski + shoot challengePicture this: you're cross-country skiing on a snowy loop, your heart beating fast, your muscles heating up. Then, suddenly, silence. You pick up the rifle, aim at the target... and it's all over in a matter of seconds. Welcome to Bessans, a biathlon mecca, where everyone can discover this fascinating discipline, practiced here by the world's greatest champions.
Discover biathlon on snow
At Bessans, supervised by qualified instructors, you'll strap on your skis, learn to manage your effort and discover the art of aiming right despite shortness of breath. A unique blend of adrenalin and concentration, accessible to beginners and experienced athletes alike.
From the age of 8, you can try biathlon with an air rifle and 10-meter shooting. But at Bessans, you can also try your hand at our flagship discipline: 50-meter shooting with a 22 LR rifle. Try it out in group or private lessons.
In the footsteps of bitahlon champions
Julia Simon, Lou Jeanmonnot, Éric Perrot, Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon Maillet... Every year, the world's best biathletes train on the Bessans Nordic plateau. From November onwards, the French men's and women's teams return to the snow at Bessans to fine-tune their preparation in this grandiose setting, taking advantage of the ideal conditions and top-level infrastructures. By trying out biathlon in Bessans, you'll be sharing the same playground as the athletes who shine at the Olympic Games in the World Cup.
Ski passes
The Bessans Nordic ski area
The Bessans alpine resort
Bessans French Ski School
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