• Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
  • Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy
Annecy / Haute-Savoie

Open water swimming and technical training course in Annecy

Réf : OEMKUX

In summary

  • Sports
    Swimming
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Swimming
    Beginner
    For those who are comfortable in the water and wish to be introduced to swimming. You are able to swim a short distance (approximately 200m) with your head above water or with brief periods of submersion. The goal is to build confidence and learn the basics of breathing and floating during sessions lasting no more than 30 minutes, always in a supervised swimming area close to the edge.
    Intermediate
    For those who have mastered the basics of at least one stroke (breaststroke or front crawl) and can swim continuously for a distance of 500m to 1km in calm water. You swim occasionally. These trips will allow you to improve your technique, breathing, and endurance during sessions lasting up to 45 minutes, while exploring the coastline or the shores of a lake.
    Confirmed
    For those capable of swimming 1.5 km to 2 km non-stop in open water. You have mastered the front crawl—including side breathing—and are comfortable in varied water conditions (light waves, choppy water). You engage in a sporting activity at least once a week. Sessions can last up to 1 hour and 15 minutes and aim to improve your endurance and open-water swimming efficiency.
    Advanced
    For those who can comfortably swim 3 km or more in open water, completing consecutive sessions over several days. You have mastered at least two strokes and open-water techniques (sighting, group swimming). You engage in endurance training several times a week. The routes offered are more challenging, covering significant distances, and may include crossings or explorations of wilder coastlines.
    Expert
    For open-water enthusiasts capable of swimming more than 5 km a day over several consecutive days, sometimes in challenging conditions (wind, moderate currents). You possess excellent swimming technique and a strong understanding of marine or lake environments. You engage in high-intensity endurance training several times a week and are looking for a genuine athletic challenge and an aquatic adventure.
  • Destination
    Annecy / Haute-Savoie
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    23.3 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Make rapid progress with an intensive swimming course in the stunning setting of Lake Annecy . Whether you're a beginner , intermediate , or advanced swimmer , this program offers a comprehensive and personalized approach, combining pool technique with open water swimming . In a small group (1 coach for every 4 swimmers), you'll benefit from tailored support , enhanced by land and underwater video analysis to refine every stroke.

The days alternate between technical sessions in a 25m pool, sessions in the lake for optimal transfer of skills, targeted physical preparation , and supervised runs to develop endurance and active recovery. High-end recovery facilities (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi) complete this demanding program.

Meals tailored to athletes' needs, allergies, and intolerances contribute to a holistic approach. This training camp combines performance, technical skill, and well-being in an inspiring environment, helping participants improve their movement efficiency and confidence in natural settings .

The highlights

  • Personalized coaching in small groups with video analysis
  • Alternating between pool, open water, PPG and high-end recovery
  • Advice from a former pro athlete on how to progress effectively
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Sport

Level

Swimming

Intermediate

Levels

Swimming
Beginner
For those who are comfortable in the water and wish to be introduced to swimming. You are able to swim a short distance (approximately 200m) with your head above water or with brief periods of submersion. The goal is to build confidence and learn the basics of breathing and floating during sessions lasting no more than 30 minutes, always in a supervised swimming area close to the edge.
Intermediate
For those who have mastered the basics of at least one stroke (breaststroke or front crawl) and can swim continuously for a distance of 500m to 1km in calm water. You swim occasionally. These trips will allow you to improve your technique, breathing, and endurance during sessions lasting up to 45 minutes, while exploring the coastline or the shores of a lake.
Confirmed
For those capable of swimming 1.5 km to 2 km non-stop in open water. You have mastered the front crawl—including side breathing—and are comfortable in varied water conditions (light waves, choppy water). You engage in a sporting activity at least once a week. Sessions can last up to 1 hour and 15 minutes and aim to improve your endurance and open-water swimming efficiency.
Advanced
For those who can comfortably swim 3 km or more in open water, completing consecutive sessions over several days. You have mastered at least two strokes and open-water techniques (sighting, group swimming). You engage in endurance training several times a week. The routes offered are more challenging, covering significant distances, and may include crossings or explorations of wilder coastlines.
Expert
For open-water enthusiasts capable of swimming more than 5 km a day over several consecutive days, sometimes in challenging conditions (wind, moderate currents). You possess excellent swimming technique and a strong understanding of marine or lake environments. You engage in high-intensity endurance training several times a week and are looking for a genuine athletic challenge and an aquatic adventure.
For those who have mastered the basics of at least one stroke (breaststroke or front crawl) and can swim continuously for a distance of 500m to 1km in calm water. You swim occasionally. These trips will allow you to improve your technique, breathing, and endurance during sessions lasting up to 45 minutes, while exploring the coastline or the shores of a lake.

The expert's opinion

Four skill-level groups will be created on site, from intermediate to expert.

In figures

Swimming

  • Average duration/day: 1h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 5 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇷
French
Alexis Noël
Alexis Noël

Alexis Noël is passionate about endurance sports, both as a cyclist and triathlete. Drawing on his extensive experience, he channels his energy, discipline, and passion into performance and the enjoyment of the sport. His background in road cycling, combined with his involvement in the world of triathlon and sports coaching, makes him a well-rounded individual, equally comfortable with the physical demands of the sport and with supporting athletes.

  1. Anthony Melchor – renowned coach, expert in swimming technique and movement efficiency
  2. William Guiot – physical trainer for several national teams and swimming/water polo coach for over 20 years
  3. Hugo Lafaye – swimming and physical preparation coach, specializing in endurance and continuous swimming


Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    The internship begins and initial impressions are shared.

    • Activity Swimming
    • Duration of the activity 1h45
    • Accommodation Holiday Villages
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    From 5 pm onwards, you will be welcomed on site to meet the team, collect your welcome pack (t-shirt and swim cap), and complete an initial skill assessment . Once settled in your rooms, you will join the group for your first pool session , which will be filmed to analyze your swimming from the start of the course. The day will conclude with a friendly dinner , providing an opportunity to chat and connect.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2
🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 2

Located in Saint-Jorioz, just 12 km from the old town of Annecy and 400 m from Lake Annecy, facing the Tournette and at the foot of the Bauges massif, the Le Pré du Lac holiday village benefits from a privileged location, at the crossroads of many tourist routes in Savoie and Haute-Savoie.

Access

Departure
209 impasse des champs fleuris, 74410, Saint Jorioz, France
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
209 impasse des champs fleuris, 74410, Saint Jorioz, France
Day 3 - 18h30

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toAnnecy

From Annecy train station :

  1. 🚌 Direct bus to Saint-Jorioz (~23 min, fare ~2–4 €).
Access by car
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in a 4-star holiday village and in a shared room
  2. Personalized coaching in small groups by passionate coaches
  3. Full board (balanced meals, adapted to sports activities)
  4. Access to the 25m pool and the lake for open water swimming
  5. Customized video analytics (shoots above and below water)
  6. Specific physical preparation and progress monitoring
  7. A moment of exchange with Thomas Pietrera
  8. Sheets and towels

The price does not include

  1. Travel and transportation to and from the internship location
  2. Individual drinks and personal consumption
  3. The single room

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The William team
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The William team

5/5 (4 reviews) • 18 stays
Spécialisé dans les stages de natation du niveau débutant à expert, notre partenaire local se distingue par un coaching personnalisé avec un ratio d'un coach pour quatre nageurs. Fort de 25 ans d'expérience, l'établissement s'appuie sur des intervenants de haut niveau comme Anna Santamans et Thomas Pietrera. Présent en PACA, Auvergne, Occitanie et Nouvelle-Aquitaine, il assure un suivi technique précis en français et en anglais pour garantir une progression individualisée.
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