• Biathlon holiday in Bessans
  • Biathlon holiday in Bessans
  • Biathlon holiday in Bessans
  • Biathlon holiday in Bessans
  • Biathlon holiday in Bessans
Bessans / Vanoise Massif

Biathlon holiday in Bessans

Réf : WDKYIY

In summary

  • Sports
    Biathlon
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    All levels

    Levels

    Biathlon
    All levels
    Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
  • Destination
    Bessans / Vanoise Massif
  • Age
    From 13 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    63.9 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Discover an immersive experience in the heart of the Alps and step into the shoes of a biathlete. Designed for enthusiasts who already have a solid foundation in cross-country skiing , this exceptional training course at the Bessans international stadium invites you to combine physical endurance with extreme concentration.

Under the guidance of our expert instructors , your progress will be methodical and engaging. After an introduction to the history of the sport and the use of the equipment, you will learn to shoot at 10 meters . As the sessions progress, the intensity will increase, leading you to take on the ultimate challenge: shooting at 50 meters , just like professional athletes. A specific advanced training module can also be arranged depending on the group.


An advanced training course, dedicated exclusively to 50m shooting, may be offered depending on the number of participants.


This internship is open to participants aged 13 and over.


After a day on the slopes, enjoy a truly relaxing moment at the resort. You'll have free access to the spa area , the fitness room , and the friendly evening entertainment. A perfect balance between pushing your limits , technical precision, and optimal recovery in a magnificent mountain setting.

The highlights

  • An immersive experience following in the footsteps of great biathletes
  • Supervision by a certified instructor
  • Spa area, fitness room within the holiday village
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Sport

Level

Biathlon

All levels

Levels

Biathlon
All levels
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.
Everyone can participate in this trip. The supervision, program, or group will be tailored to each person's level.

The expert's opinion

This trip is open to anyone who already has a basic understanding of cross-country skiing.

In figures

Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)

  • Average duration/day: 2h
  • Average distance/day: 5 km
  • Average daily descent: 184 m

Biathlon

  • Average duration/day: 2h
  • Average shooting distance: 34 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

You are supervised by state-certified instructors.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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    Arrival at the holiday village

    • Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
    • Duration of the activity 2h
    • Distance 4 km
    • Negative elevation 200 m
    • Accommodation Holiday Villages
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    12pm: Arrival at the holiday village and lunch on site

    1:45 PM: Welcome meeting in the Charbonnel room

    Afternoon: First contact with the skis and equipment.

    Day 1

Note

Important : The destinations for these outings are given as a guide only. Each week we vary the activities depending on the weather conditions so that people who stay for several trips can discover new sites.

Please note that we may sometimes need to make slight changes to the program: this could be due to organizational issues, weather conditions, snow conditions, the group's skill level, exceptional circumstances such as a pandemic, etc. Rest assured, these changes are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort!


Participant level : Our instructors are the best judges of participants' skill levels. If a participant does not meet the required criteria, the instructor may suggest a more suitable course. The holiday village cannot be held responsible for any insufficient skill level observed during the stay.

Accommodation

🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6
🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 6

The holiday village offers 95 rooms, spread across three buildings, which can accommodate from 1 to 3 people depending on their configuration.

By staying at the centre, you have access to all the spaces available.

Access

Departure
Bessans, France
Day 1 : 12h00
End of stay
Bessans, France
Day 7 - 10h00

Check-in at the holiday village begins at 12:00 PM, and rooms are available from 5:00 PM on your arrival day. For your departure, rooms must be vacated by 10:00 AM, as your stay ends after breakfast.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Modane

Modane TGV station (Paris-Modane 4h30 by TGV), then a 45-minute bus ride to the stop in front of the holiday village. Bus reservations can be made online at www.altibus.com or by calling +33 4 79 68 32 96.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

A43 motorway towards Turin (Fréjus Tunnel, Italy), Exit No. 30 – Modane/Haute Maurienne, departmental road D1006 (ex-RN6) then D902 (35km) towards Bessans.

Consider sharing your journey by carpooling: www.blablacar.fr.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in the holiday village according to the chosen package
  2. Full board (including wine) from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  3. One hot drink per day
  4. Bed linen and towels are provided in the rooms for the duration of your stay.
  5. Access to the spa and fitness area
  6. Activities are supervised by our qualified instructors.
  7. Activities from Monday to Friday
  8. Holiday meals at the end of the year (December 24, 25, and 31, January 1)
  9. All the equipment necessary for practicing Biathlon

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the holiday village
  2. Tourist tax: €0.85 per person (over 18 years old) per night (rate in effect in 2026) - payable on site
  3. The ANCEF membership fee (mandatory for guided trips) includes membership and mountain passport (insurance): €26 for adults, €15 for children under 16, and €60 for the Family offer (1 or 2 adults + children under 16) - payable on site
  4. Toiletries (shower gel, soap, etc.) and a towel for access to the spa.
  5. Nordic ski pass from Sunday to Friday (preferential rates with your booking)
  6. Drinks at the bar and extras (shop purchases, additional activities not included in the program…)
  7. Picnic boxes, cutlery and water bottles

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Discount for young people (13 years old) : CHF-284.15 / person
  2. Early arrival : CHF64.60 / person
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The Julie team
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The Julie team

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Nichée à Bessans, au cœur des paysages préservés de la Haute-Maurienne, notre partenaire local est une institution de la montagne accueillant les passionnés depuis 1972. L'établissement se distingue par son ambiance conviviale et authentique, fidèle à l'esprit villageois savoyard. Spécialisée dans les séjours "tout compris", l'agence simplifie l'expérience des voyageurs en intégrant l'hébergement, la restauration et un programme d'activités riche, adapté à chaque saison.
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