Sports events Rhône-Alpes

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.

Back in the past every two years not to be missed in Lapalisse with the traffic jams of the years 1950-1960 of the departures in vacations on the national 7. The famous N7 is the opportunity to relive this beautiful era with about 1,000 vehicles present, cars, caravans, motorcycles ... Participants come from all over France and even Europe in period clothing. Vintage atmosphere guaranteed with animations, concerts, elegance contest and many exhibitors.

Riding down the snow-covered slopes on a toboggan is a sensation you'd love to be able to experience in any season. It's possible with summer tobogganing, a real sport and discipline in its own right at Le Jaillet. Judge for yourself with these figures: an average ride of 7 minutes, at a speed of 36 km/h, over 715 m of descent and 95 m of vertical drop. Guaranteed thrills for young and old (accompaniment required for ages 3 to 9). In winter as in summer, tobogganing is a must! Check out the speed radar, and smile, you're being photographed!

Because it's hotter in plain than on summits, it's good to be able to enjoy a family of water worthy of this name.

Five outdoor basins, one equipped with removable coverage, ponds for children, slide, playgrounds and picnic, there is nothing to spend a good time.

At the beginning of Chambon-sur-Lac, the 250 participants heat the engines to reach the summit of Mont-Dore, some 5 kilometers further! At a height of 381 m for an average slope of 7,5%, this stage of the France and Europe Championship celebrated its fiftieth edition in 2010. Considered to be 100 m of motor sport, this discipline always impresses, and to believe the many spectators who massage along the course, the vibrations of the cylinders do not tremble only the mountains of Auvergne, but also the hearts of their guardians.

The Lakes Round is organised by passionate members of the Mountain Mountain Mountain Summit (SLVTT). One objective: allow cyclists to discover the lakes, castles and summits of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park under the best conditions. Each year, three new courses are offered according to the levels of practice (25 km, 50 km or 75 km) with differences ranging from 500 m to 2 400 m. Think of registering if the adventure is trying!

Sports, festive and fun, these races are aimed at northern, beginner or experienced practitioners. Festive and convivial night skiing competitions that also allow champions to complete their physical preparation. a unique atmosphere in the seven stage stations of the 2012 edition, including Savoie Grand Revard. A test at Albertville for commemorating the anniversary of the 1992 Olympic Games.

For this second edition of this race on the snow, in semi-night, you travel 10,7 km with 220 m of difference. The record to beat: 39 minutes and 33 seconds. Departure at 18 pm!

25 th edition and 4 new exceptional courses. Usability is the watchword of the test. Entertainment, concerts and shows take place in Ambert and in the municipalities crossed, as well as the greedy refuelling on the 3 routes, and a village of know-how and gastronomy on the arrival stage… Since the creation of the test, 28 500 participants have shared these rare moments, together with the 600 volunteers involved.

The Black Woods Mountain Mountain Bike Area and the Black Woods Mountain Club organize every year, every last Sunday in June, the Bois Noir Oxygen whose starting point travels within Space over the years. It is a hike that breaks into several circuits with a raid of about 75 km and several courses for all levels, different from year to year, 15, 25 and 35 km.

Sancy Outdoor, it's always more sensations, new sports, more riders, more extreme, more BMX, more skate and more exciting and amazing animations to test for two days and totally free. The Sancy Outdoor 2015 celebrates its 10 years! A village of exhibitors in a 12 hectare park, the Parc Fenestre, will be the starting point and the focal point of a strong weekend in activities, competitions and shows…

The Triathlon des Neiges is a sporting event held in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors. If you have any questions or queries, please contact the event organizers or the timekeeper directly. The timekeeper is Gérald CHALAMET, whose contact details are 30 route de la Ronzière, 38410 St Martin d'Uriage, telephone 06.50.13.26.78 and e-mail [email protected].

This summer, the Tour de France passes through Praz de Lys Sommand and Taninges! It is on July 15th that the brave cyclists will face the famous Col de la Ramaz, in an idyllic setting for the spectators and sporting for the competitors. On July 16th, the Tour will pass through the village of Taninges. For this occasion, two animated evenings will take place. For the amateur cyclists, you have the opportunity to ride the Annemasse-Morzine stage on July 9th and to precede the champions.

Prior to arrival on the Champs-Elysées, the penultimate steps of La Grande Loop take place in Savoie Mont-Blanc. In perspective, great sports moments and outstanding suspens. On July 19, with the ascent of the Glandon, Madeleine and Fry passes, followed by diving on the Grand-Bornand, 12 km long. On July 20, the arrival at Lake will be the hold-up of the last chance after the climb of the ascents, including that of Mount Revard? Passage to Saint-Colomban-des-Villards, Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines, the Chamber, Saint-François-Longchamp, La Léchère, Albertville on July 19 and July 21st to Bellecombe-en-Bauges, Le Châtelard, Aillon-le-Jeune, Saint-Jean-d'Arvey, La Féclaz and Trévignin.

Vélocio has been around for over 100 years. Several routes are on offer, ranging from 30 to 95 km. On the program: on closed roads, a 12 km climb in modo chrono or a hike uphill. The program attracts around a hundred cycling enthusiasts, who set off on the slope of the famous Col de la République, at the summit of which stands a monument to the memory of Paul de Vivie (1853-1930), a leading figure in French cycle touring nicknamed... Vélocio. This event is open to all - some participants are over 80 years old! Come as you are, trained or not, retro or not, on a bike, a unicycle or an electric bike - the only thing that counts is good humor. So saddle up!

Let us begin the presentation of this path by a historical digression. The Huguenots were, of the time of religious wars, the Protestant Protestants then in conflict with the Catholics. Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, nearly 300 000 Huguenots were forced to leave the country. The forest of Saoû, which was the cradle of local Protestantism, became a haven of importance for those who did not "désertèrent". Today, it is precisely here that the promenade we are proposing is taking place. At the start of the Dolphin Hostel, follow the directional signs indicating the Grande Coomb, then Les Douglas. After 4 kilometres, a guard on the right edge will indicate the end of your journey; you will only have to do half-turn. A recommended walk for families.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: very easy (accessible to strollers and wheelchairs).

Departure: Dolphin Hostel.

Markup: directional poles.

Back to the time of the Romans and the Templar… You are here in Clansayes, and before you take your walk, we invite you to join the dungeon, Saint Vincent Church, and the strange three-niches room, right next door. Over the periods, the latter had different roles: It was first a sanctuary and became a boardroom. Enjoy the time you need from the panorama, and it's gone for about two hours! In the direction of the south, make a hook by Notre-Dame-de-Toronne chapel. Old hats of the Templar, she deserves ample attention. The route then provides you with a passage through the Greenhouse Coast through its remarkable "natural stairs". Finally, you will return to a good port along a former Roman track, punctuated by this and there other remains. Be careful!

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: .

In winter, the Alps are a true ski Eldorado: there are plenty of stations to delight enthusiasts! Often very expensive, you think the pleasure of sliding is reserved for privileged people? Well do you misunderstand: Cross-country skiing and snowshoes are generally much more affordable. And for evidence: The area of Val de Tamié, located in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Bauges massif, offers 30 kilometres of marked and maintained cross-country ski slopes, accessible from 5 € for adults and 3 € for children! Green, blue, red and black: Come and try this practice on tracks of various levels!

Tariff: from 5 € per adult, € 3 per child (6-16 years), free for people under 6. Possible rental of equipment: 7 € per adult and 5 e per child.

Distance: from 1,2 to 11 km.

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

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we recommend that you warn the gendarmerie before your departure, specifying your itinerary.

Did you know? Nordic skiing is one of the most complete and harmonious physical activities - in fact, its practice is supported by many doctors. So forget the cold of winter and take advantage of the white carpet you put on Dame Nature to try this original sport! The ski area of Praz-de-Lys-Sommand has a few trails at various levels of difficulty. One of them is especially dedicated to fitness: developed in collaboration with specialists, she has panels giving you tips to better manage your effort and your heart rhythm! On track!

Tariff: from 7,80 € per day per adult; 4 € per child (6-15 years), free for people under 6.

Distance: 6 tracks from 1,2 to 10 km.

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

Located in the heart of the Brasses massif, the Plaine-Joux plateau is ideally located for cross-country skiing. At 1 250 metres above sea level, you are facing the mythical Mont Blanc and develop within a calm and wild nature, on quality snow. Green, blue, red or black; a total of five tracks are offered, groomed in classic or alternating from 1,5 to 15 km, from very easy (green) to black (black). This gives you the opportunity to make progress at your own pace, while taking the time to enjoy the surrounding landscape!

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is one of the most famous ski resorts in Haute-Savoie. If the alpine downhill at high altitude is not for you, the station also offers an alternative with a Nordic ski area of about kilometres of slopes. Houches, Chamonix, Argentière, Vallorcine, splendid and attractive sites for beginners or those who are more confirmed. In Chamonix: 3 tracks in three levels of difficulty, 20 km within a few minutes of the city centre. And if you prefer the pleasure of walking, please note that two pedestrian routes are at your disposal for an outing in snowshoes!

Sport is all year round: whether it is raining, selling or snowing! If in summer the mountains of Haute-Savoie lend themselves particularly well to hiking, the winter is the best ski. Welcome to the Upper Giffre valley, where we offer you a cross-country ski exit! Between 690 and 1 770 metres of altitude, the tracks of Horseshoe, Joux-Plane or the valley offer you great possibilities for riding. In total, these are 17 green, blue and red itineraries, marked and traced in classical style or skating. The best way to attract budding skiers as well as the most experienced skiers!

Tariff: from 8 € per day per adult; 4 € per child (6-16 years).

Distance: from 0,5 to 8 km.

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

Sylvie Becaert, gold medallist in sprint at the 2003 World Championships, and Roddy Darragon, gold medallist at the 2006 Olympic Games, are certainly the two largest cross-country ski champions that the Grand-Bornand has known. But do not put pressure on you: here, everyone can evolve at its level! From December to April, while Dame Nature takes you on its white carpet, the northern area of the station takes you to its 70 kilometres of cross-country skiing. Walkers, for their part, are not: 3 marked routes are reserved, with a link Le Grand-Bornand-Le Chinaillon in return.

Tariff: from 8 € per day per adult, 4 € per child (6-16 years), free for people under 6.

Distance: from 1 to 15,5 km.

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

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we recommend that you warn the gendarmerie before your departure, specifying your itinerary.

The asphalt road linking the Col de Porte and the Charmanson mountain pasture is covered in snow in winter. It is then closed to motorists and becomes a playground for winter sports enthusiasts. A great place for cross-country skiing or ski touring, you can reach the first houses on the alpage in 50 minutes. The return journey is effortless: downhill only. If you've chosen to do this itinerary on snowshoes, the walk continues up to the summit of Charmanson, with a further 1-hour ascent.

Price: free.

Duration: 1 hour.

Difficulty: easy.

In the town of Montarcher and La Chapelle-en-Lafaye, an orientation course invites you to test your resourcefulness. Free access and permanent, you just have to have a compass and buy the route map (€ 1) at the Saint Bonnet-le-Château Tourist Office or at the Info Point of Usson-en-Forez. You will find tags during your progression on the 7 km of the course. According to your level, four different channels of difficulty are available (green, blue, red and black). At your compasses!

Tariff: 1 €.

Duration: 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Located on the northern area of Haut-drilling, the Lodge Pass is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. The station offers 78 kilometres of marked cross-country ski slopes and four routes in snowshoes between 1 253 and 1 428 metres. Two of the routes in snowshoes are in the form of loops: " Le Bois de Migois " (4 km) and" Le Payanet " (6,5 km). The other two are in return: " La Pirouse " (4 km) and" Le " (11 km). The Piste trail also meets the loop of the Col de la Loge, a trail in 17 km long snowshoes that leaves the Ridges of Forez Nord.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Difficulty: .

At the start of the ski resort of Chalmazel, three routes of snowshoe walkers go into the snow. The easiest thing is the Squirrel circuit, a 3 km loop to travel in 1 h 30. The Fox circuit is in two Separable parts of one hour each. The first half of 2,9 km along the Lift lift. So you can do it on the rise and drop down in a lift or inversement to do just the descent. The second part links the arrival of the lift to Pierre-sur-Haute. This 2,5 km stretch is more difficult because the slope is steep enough. Finally, the Deer circuit is a more difficult route of 6 km spread over 220 metres of difference, to achieve in 3 h.

Tariff: free.

Duration: from 1 h.

Difficulty: .

Six kilometres from the Village, Domaine de Burdignes offers 20 kilometres of marked Nordic ski trails and maintained throughout the winter. The four routes of difficulty start at the Maison de la Nature de La Faye. The green trail is 3 km long, the blue 5 km, the red 7 km and finally the black 8 km. These circuits are relatively short and can easily be combined. The area also offers discovery routes accessible in snowshoes, ranging from 3,4 km to 8,4 kilometres.

Tariff: from 4 €.

Duration: 1 a. m. to 2 p. m.

Difficulty: .

The slopes of the northern borders of the Confins in La Clusaz have grown and advanced the athlete Vincent Vittoz, a sacred Nordic world champion in Oberstdorf in 2005. Today, it is here that we propose you to spend. Forget the seasonal cold and take advantage of this activity to discover the enchanting landscapes of the snow-capped Alps. The area has 14 marked tracks at various levels of difficulty, allowing everyone to take pleasure without sweating blood and water. In such an environment, sport in winter will never have been so attractive!

Tariff: from 8 € per day per adult, 4 € per child (6-16 years), free for people under 6.

Distance: from 0,5 to 10 km.

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

You are here in the Monts Mountains, about kilometres west of Lyon. This virtual Lane is accessible only by bicycle, and for cause: it is evolving on RD 600, a small, very small departmental road, which is prohibited for motor vehicles - except for neighbours. In 6 kilometres you reach the Nézel, a place called Larajasse. The course is pleasant, it offers you this and there beautiful views of the valley.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 10 km.

Difficulty: .

The Voie Verte du Beaujolais runs for 15 km through the Ardières valley, making it an ideal itinerary for hikers, cyclists and other soft mobility enthusiasts. Accessible to all, its tarmac surface allows easy, level progress in an enchanting natural setting. Dotted with 10 cycle tourism loops, this greenway invites you to discover the Beaujolais vineyards and forests, thanks to a network of surrounding cycle routes. Managed by the Rhône department, this infrastructure perfectly combines the pleasure of cycling with respect for the environment.

Price: free.

Distance: 15 km.

Difficulty: easy.

In Auvergne, volcanoes attract visitors to both winter and summer. Located in the heart of the Massif Massif, the volcanic cone of Mont-Dore is famous for its ski area and spa. Lovers of cross-country skiing and snowshoes can give you an appointment in the Capuchin area. It has three cross-country ski loops, 1,5 km, 2,8 km and 4,5 km, as well as longer round-trip trails. Different routes are available for snowshoes, but all can be found in a multi-activity circuit and a circuit for children who allow skiers to meet snowshoes and hikers.

Tariff: € 7 for the day (€ 5,50 for young people).

Duration: the choice.

Difficulty: .

The GTC consists of four circuits of 12, 22 and 33 km and a 68 km full race. Some events have been created to make the challenge more challenging and to surprise the participants. Last year, two races were qualifying for the UTPMB. Departures and arrivals are at the Zénith d'Auvergne and the circuits are spread out around Pérignat, La Roche-Blanche, the Gergovie plateau, Romagnat, Ceyrat and up to the puy de Dôme for the longest course. The event is open to all, as well as to company and community teams with the Challenge Entreprises.

As every 11 November, Lieues Foréziennes offers you this race race at Bonson in the Loire. A nice opportunity to recharge batteries in full nature!

Tariff: 9 € per person.

Distance: 10 km.

Departure: 9 h 30 to the sports complex.

Difficulty: .

A convivial corrida in the heart of Ambert in a very nice atmosphere where the runners are disguised. At the end of the race, all participants are invited to a large campground and the best disguise will be rewarded.

Distance: 6 km.

Departure: at 6:30 p. m. at the town hall. € 8 per person, free for anyone under 25 years of age.

Difficulty: easy.

Like every year, magic happens at the Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs, more commonly known as Ut4M. The ^12th edition of this exceptional race links the 4 massifs surrounding Grenoble-Alpes Métropole: Vercors, Taillefer, Belledonne and Chartreuse. 12 races for all levels, with the flagship Ut4M 160 Xtrem taking in all the peaks (with extended opening hours for greater accessibility). If you're not yet a great trailer, but want to join in the adventure, sign up for the 20 km versions on the massif of your choice, especially the Chartreuse, which has the special feature of being run at night.

Since 2018, the Clermontoise, which was then blowing its 10 years, has been renamed Clermont en Rose, from the name of the brand new association that is responsible for the organization. The objective remains the same: to support research against breast cancer, charitable actions and improve the living conditions of patients. In Clermont, we are witnessing a real pink tsunami! In 2022, more than 10,000 people participated, alone or with friends, sometimes with strollers, and ran the 5 kilometer loop. All profits are donated to associations fighting against breast cancer. In more than ten years, the race has already exceeded the million euro mark.

The town of Virignin decided to celebrate the summer sportingly! On Sunday, July 2, she will receive her summer race, a shaded 10,8 km course, accessible to the largest number and connecting the village to several hamlets. A foretaste of the circuit? 40% of road roads, 60% nature paths, and 100% fun! No great difficulty to mention, if it's this little raidillon of 300 m. All to your trainers and your Brands… Loans? Leave!

Tariff: 8 €.

Distance: 10,8 km.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Rendez-vous: place of the church in Virignin. Departure at am and departure at 9 pm.

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

The Sainté Trail Urbain is a way to discover Saint-Étienne in a different way. Different activities are available: for example, routes of about 10 to 30 kilometres, a gourmet walk, an open-air walk or a Nordic walk. The aim is to welcome the widest possible audience, of all ages, whether trained or not. The tours allow you to explore different parts of the city, sometimes unusual and hidden. Thanks to these tours, participants discover large and sometimes unknown parks of greenery, they can also run along the mythical lawn of the Geoffroy Guichard stadium, or even cross the mine museum...

This race was called the Auvergne Extreme. But after the change of the organizing team, it became the Vellav'Extreme in 2018. It is much more than a race because there is no stopwatch. Vellav'Extreme relies more on a festive spirit than on sportsmanship, even if it still requires a minimum of training to overcome the obstacles scattered over two 8 and 13 kilometre long courses. Climbing, swimming, sliding, rolling in the mud, the participants have a field day and are rewarded at each stop at the various refuelling points with a tasting of local products: sausages, cheeses etc. And after the race, for those who still have some energy left, the organization thought of a dance party.

This is the 4 th semi-night trail of cotials! For this new edition, you will be entitled to two courses, one 10 km and one 20 km. As the trail is done in some darkness, a front lamp is mandatory. Here's a trail that will get you back in shape! And to motivate you a little more, on arrival it's onion soup offered for everyone!

Distance: 10 and 20 km.

Tariffs: 8 € per person.

Date: at 8 p. m. at Pisieu for departure.

Difficulty: average.