Sports events Rhône-Alpes

For 4 days, this festive event brings together tens of thousands of Harley enthusiasts and fans from all over Europe. In addition to the rock concerts and other entertainment that get the little resort into a frenzy, numerous rides are organized in the region by local clubs: a rich program for a festival that is no less rich. Over 10,000 motorcycles and 30,000 people are expected to descend on Morzine Avoriaz in July for this year's "pure rock" festival. It promises to be another great time!

The sensitive natural area of the Lemps pond, which spans 23 ha, is the area of the cistude turtle. An endangered native species threatened by the Florida turtle that people relax in nature. Cistude leaves the mud where it hibernation in March. Then active at its pace. She complete on the edge of the water for long siestes siestes, but at least noise, she comes under her shell or plunges into the pond. So chut! Be sure to stay discreet if you want to admire his black black striped dress! Discovery of wild fauna and flora through a thematic path, an observatory (herons, orchids…) accompanied by the nature guide of the General Council present daily on the site from 13 h.

Housed in a crater with almost perfectly circular contour, Pavin Lake has a supernatural appearance. According to season and climate, its waters vary from turquoise blue to very dark grey, due to the depth of its centre: 93 metres. Legend tells us that it houses a submerged city, drowned by the Devil's tears! If it is a natural curiosity, it does not pose any danger. A trail allows you to turn around in 1 h at the edge of the wood surrounding it.

You will surely be married to fishermen and mountaineers who also enjoy this atypical decor.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

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Don't be fooled by the term "semi marathon": You don't need to start a 21-kilometre race to take part in this sports event. 10 kilometres will be enough for the least experienced! Meet March 14 th, 2018 in Bourg-en-Bresse! 1 560 runners will drive on that day the streets of the city and the country roads. Counsel: register before J day, the rates will be more advantageous.

Tariff: € 12 for the 10 km (or 15 € on site), € 14 for the semi marathon (or € 19 on site).

Distance: 10 km or 21 km.

Difficulty: average to difficult.

Rendez-vous: Sportif sports complex in Bourg-en-Bresse, at 15 pm.

Special provisions: any non-licensee shall have a medical certificate indicating the absence of a contraindication to the practice of the race on foot.

Take the plunge when the Albigny bay turns into a giant swimming pool for an exceptional race created in 1931 by the Annéciens Dolphins club. the program includes 4 races: 1 km and 2.4 km for experienced swimmers, 5 km for open water swimmers and the Holy Grail, with the 10 km race limited to 80 competitors. The kind of event, like the marathon, that you should do at least once in your life after having trained properly (it is a real sporting event). A popular festival that attracts a large audience around Lake Annecy.

The prestige of Megève would dream more than a passion for riding… yet the price of ski lifts is often unaffordable. If your portfolio denies you access, the area has 40 kilometres of Nordic ski slopes, fortunately more accessible. Their classical or alternating lines wind between ribs, replats, levelling and bois. Beginner or confirmed cross-fertilization, expand at your pace thanks to green, blue, red and black tracks.

Tariff: from 7 € per day per adult; 4,50 € per child (6-16 years), free for people under 6.

Northern Area: 40 km divided into several tracks.

Difficulty: very easy (green) to very difficult (black).

the 3rd weekend of the month of July.

on 1 May. A friendly walk organized by the tourist office on a 15 km tour. Departure 13 h 30 before the Office.

July 14 and August 15 in the Serving pool.

Almost every year between May and September, Condrieu hosts the semi-final of the France Cup of Nautical contests. Let's get mixed up with the crowd of connoisseurs living on the Rhone. Princesses de la culture des submarine du Rhône, the nautical adventures are different methods and schools: …, Lyon or even Parisian… Other competitions take place in the rest of the year, with the Nautique nautical company.

on July 14, naval contests.

In Latin Valley desired. Four walks invite you to discover the inspiration of many artists such as Daubigny, Bowl and Rouvière.

This winter, Qualifiers has brought together parents and children throughout France. The qualified candidates are at the Corbier on March 6 th, 2009 for the final of the 9 ^th edition of this event. The goal of this championship, an amateur team composed of a couple and a child between the ages of 8 and 16, is in parallel slalom and in relay. A sporty and friendly atmosphere!

On 8 May 2009, Saint-Genix on Guiers and Yenne celebrate Cycling and cycling, a cycle trail linking the Mediterranean to the Mediterranean. You can test the portion of rides between Yenne and Brégnier Cordon by bike, roller, wheelchair. But also ask your cycle and go on canoeing on the Rhone. Competition for funny bikes. Contact tourist office Val Guiers at 04 76 31 63 16 or Yenne at 04 79 36 71 54.