Bessans, in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, will be hosting the Biathlon Contest at the International Biathlon Stadium on Thursday 22 August.
The summer event, which takes place every year at the Bessans Nordic venue, features a line-up of international biathletes and the best French committees.
It promises to be a spectacular event, with direct shooting matches between the biathletes present.
With introductory courses, entertainment and a biathlon show, it's a great event to try out biathlon in 'summer' mode and meet France's top athletes.
On the programme:
Initiations and Discoveries
1pm - 3.30pm
- Introduction to 10m shooting
- Laser biathlon
- Inline skating
- Ski-wheeling
- Introduction to 50m shooting (from age 15)
Biathlon shows
3pm - 6pm
3pm Rifle adjustment
15h30 Mass Start :
Heats & Finals - Men and Women (U15) and Seniors
5pm Shooting Challenges :
Heats, finals and super final
6pm Awards ceremony

- Sports and leisure
Bessans Biathlon Contest

The biathlon event of the summer in Bessans.
Races and "shooting challenge" in the presence of international teams and the best French committees.
For the general public: entertainment, laser shooting and introductory courses open to all, with equipment on loan.

Sports and leisure Bessans Biathlon Contest Bessans
About
Prices
Free of charge.
Reception
Dates
Thursday 22 August 2024 between 1 pm and 6.30 pm.
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