Sports events Rhônes-Alpes

The Sainté Color is a foot race to be done in a joyful and good mood, preferably colored! On a 5 km course between the Étivallière Stadium and the François Mitterrand Park, the participants run on a course punctuated by non-toxic colored powder. Every kilometer, the public encourages the participants by throwing them the famous powder. Crazy atmosphere guaranteed! No timing, just the pleasure of doing sports in a festive way. To close the day in beauty, a free concert is given in the park.

Black Shoes - 100% Telemark is the event that brings together lovers of the beautiful turn and the beautiful slot in Tignes. Over 4 days, this 31st edition of the "Disco Punk" theme promises an unforgettable weekend. The program includes competitions for all levels, parades, tasty food with local specialities and festive musical evenings. Take the opportunity to ski and telemark alongside the champions. What's more, by taking part, you can discover and try out the equipment. Celebrate this alpine discipline with passion in a magnificent setting.

A spectacular setting for a spectacular race. The Xtrem version of the triathlon is indeed a crazy sport designed for sharp athletes. An outdoor sport that combines swimming (with a night start in the middle of the lake and a 3.8 km crossing), cycling for 180 km with 5 passes to climb and running with a nice marathon to finish in beauty and effort at the top of the Semnoz for the "Top Finishers" and on the esplanade of the lake in Saint-Jorioz for those who will be "out of time"... 250 places available for ultra-motivated athletes! More "accessible" versions with the AlpsMan Half Triathlon, Xperience Trirace and the AlpsKid. Challenges to share.

The idea of mountain biking in the city was born in 1995 with Bike in Lyon. 29 years later, the Lyon Free Bike is a not-to-be-missed event, with over 8,000 mountain bikers criss-crossing the streets of Lyon on a course that changes with each edition, with loops for all levels. It's a family-friendly event where everyone can find a course to suit their level: from the XL to the Discovery course, not forgetting the Rouler pour elles solidarity ride, open to men, to fight women's cancers.

To refresh yourself and discover the city in a different way, cross Lyon by kayak on the waves. Descent of the colourful Saône river from Rochetaillée-sur-Saône (shuttle) with more than 2 000 participants coming with their own boats - possibility to rent a two-seater canoe on site : kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle very fashionable, but also original canoes and a para-canoe challenge for people with disabilities . Arrival in the Confluence Dock. All weekend long, many activities and challenges to win prizes. Fun.

See the city as you've never seen it before! The urban trail was invented in Lyon, a style of running that has spread to other cities, which have become, for a weekend, special running grounds. With its marked relief (we are talking about a difference in altitude of 1,400 m and 6,000 steps for the 37 km, the main event reserved for a maximum of 1,000 runners), Lyon is the ideal city to welcome the best trailers and beginners (from the 8 km to the 37 km, without forgetting the 12 km rando). Always the same advice: register early (as early as December for a spring edition), because the participants are jostling each other at the starting gate.

The Trail du Laudon offers a festive atmosphere, breathtaking courses and total immersion in nature. Between the mountains of Entrevernes and Semnoz, discover magnificent views over Lake Annecy. For walkers, trail runners and children, there's something for everyone. The Marche du Laudon, Trail des Charmettes, Trail de la Bauche and Trail de la Cochette await you on April 30. New: the Trail des Minis, an event for younger runners, on Saturday April 29 at 5pm.

More than just a snowshoe hike, Passe Montagne is a festive and convivial event not to be missed. Held every year in January, it brings together 450 participants for a unique discovery of the Entremonts in the Chartreuse region. Musical ambience, local gastronomy and mountain panoramas punctuate this hike, which is accessible to all. It's the perfect opportunity to strap on your snowshoes and enjoy an unforgettable adventure discovering the region's heritage, gastronomy and landscapes. It's an ideal activity for nature lovers, families, groups of friends and sports enthusiasts.

It's not a newcomer, having been launched in 2010, but it's certainly the latest festival to make its mark in a city that also looks to the mountains. With over 40,000 festival-goers at its last edition, the High Five Festival happily mixes skiing, cinema and partying (because a festival without concerts isn't cool). So, head to the lakeside "village" to watch and take part in snow sports demos, before settling into an open-air deckchair to watch one of the snow sports films on the big screen. Booths featuring top brands and new products, entertainment... A festival for riders of all kinds.