Sports and leisure

Bessans Biathlon Contest

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Description

Bessans, in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, hosts the Biathlon Contest at the Stade International de Biathlon.
The summer event, which takes place every year on the Bessans Nordic site, features a line-up of international biathletes and the best French committees.
The show promises to be spectacular, with direct shooting confrontations between the biathletes present.
With initiations, entertainment and a biathlon show: a great event to try out biathlon in "summer" mode and meet France's top athletes.

Provisional program
>> 9:30am - 12:00pm: Biathlon initiation and discovery
- 10m shooting
- 50m shooting
- Laser shooting
- Inline skating
- Ski-wheels

>> 11:30am - 1:50pm: Biathlon Shows
11:30am-12pm - Shooting trials Mass-start U15 and + M/W
12:10 p.m. - Mass start men U17 and over
12:30 pm - Mass start women U17 and +

1 p.m. - Mass start U15 men
1:20 p.m. - Mass start U15 women
13h50 - Mass start prize-giving ceremony

>> 2.30pm - 4.20pm: Shooting challenges
2.30pm - 2.50pm: Shooting challenges U17 and + M/W
3pm - 4pm: Shooting challenges

>> 4.10pm: Shooting Challenge prize-giving ceremony
>> 16h20 : Meeting with the athletes

- Refreshment bar and Food Trucks

- Some events will be subject to a fee and reservation

Teams present:
- French biathlon team including Julia Simon, Lou Jeanmonnot, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Emilien Jacquelin and Quentin Fillon Maillet
- Norwegian private team
- Team Elite Nordique Bessans
- Ain and Savoie Committees
- Maurienne District


Miscellaneous information:
The Tour de l'avenir will also be passing through on August 22, with :
- Start of the Tour de l'Avenir Femme at 1:00 pm (Place de la Mairie)
- Men's Tour de l'Avenir at 3:03pm
Plan ahead for a busy day of cycling and biathlon!

Ouverture

Thursday 21 August 2025 between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm. Date to be confirmed.
Schedules are subject to change.

Tarifs

Paying activities (Registration at the Tourist Office) :
- 10m shooting: 5€/pers
- 50m shooting: 10€/pers

Free activities (no registration required):
- ski wheels
- Laser shooting
- Inline skating.

Contact et accès
73480 Bessans
Savoie (73)
Informations complémentaires
Équipements
  • Parking nearby
Langues parlées
  • French

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