2026 Archives - Alpine Lakes Tour

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A Passion that Defies the Cold

Why do we all love the GlaGla Race? It’s much more than just a race. It’s that unique atmosphere where the winter chill of Lake Annecy meets the warmth of our community. It’s the breathtaking scenery of snow-capped mountains reflecting in crystal-clear water. It is this international spirit of the “Pirates of the Cold” that we want to celebrate this weekend!

As 2026 is our “Gap Year” — a transition to renew the Alpine Lakes Tour and prepare for a massive return in 2027 — we couldn’t let January pass without a challenge.

The GlaGla Race Freestyle: How to Join?

On January 17th and 18th, join us from wherever you are in the world for a connected challenge.

The Challenge: Paddle the historic distances (3 km, 6.5 km, or 14.5 km) on your usual spot.
Safety First: Leash, buoyancy aid, and thermal protection are mandatory. Never paddle alone!
Share the Spirit: Post your photos and GPS tracks on social media using the hashtag #GlaGlaFreeStyle.
Validate your achievement: A dedicated form will be online during the weekend to record your performance and photos.

👉 Register for Free Here

👉 Read the Pirate Manifesto

Partners & Special Offer

We are proud to partner with Red Paddle Co for this edition. We will have a special spotlight on all participants paddling on a Red Paddle board!

Special thanks to our media partners: SUP Passion, Up Suping, and Stand Up Magazin.

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Une passion qui brave le froid

Pourquoi aimons-nous tant la GlaGla Race ? C’est bien plus qu’une simple course. C’est cette atmosphère unique où le froid vif du lac d’Annecy rencontre la chaleur de notre communauté. C’est le défi fédérateur qui rassemble sportifs et amateurs du monde entier.

Alors que 2026 est notre “Gap Year” — une année de transition pour préparer un retour historique en 2027 — nous ne pouvions pas laisser passer ce week-end sans relever un défi ensemble.

La GlaGla Race Freestyle : Comment participer ?

Les 17 et 18 janvier, rejoignez-nous pour un défi connecté, où que vous soyez.

Le Défi : Ramez sur les distances historiques (3 km, 6,5 km ou 14,5 km) sur votre spot habituel.
Sécurité : Leash, aide à la flottabilité et protection thermique obligatoires. Ne ramez jamais seul !
Partagez : Publiez vos photos et traces GPS avec le hashtag #GlaGlaFreeStyle.
Validez votre exploit : Un formulaire sera en ligne ce week-end pour enregistrer votre temps et vos photos.

👉 S’inscrire gratuitement ici

👉 Découvrir le Manifeste Pirate

Partenaires & Offre Spéciale

Nous sommes fiers de compter Red Paddle Co parmi nos partenaires. Un focus spécial sera fait sur tous les participants ramant sur une planche Red Paddle !

Merci à nos partenaires média : SUP Passion, Up Suping et le soutien de Stand Up Magazin.

Since our very first race on Sevrier beach in June 2013, the Alpine Lakes Tour has never been just a simple SUP circuit. It’s a quest.

In 13 years and after more than 84 organized stages, our philosophy has remained the same: to take you off the beaten path.

affiche Alpine Lakes Tour 2013 — Alpine Lakes Tour 2013 : 6 stages (+ one final) for the first year

Our DNA: The “Out-of-the-Box” Experience

We could just lay out a course and run a stopwatch. But what drives us is creating unforgettable memories.

What drives us is creating unforgettable memories. It’s the passion that pushed us to have you paddle in the middle of winter on a 4°C lake (the GlaGla Race), at 2100m altitude in Tignes, or in the magical setting of Lac de Place Moulin in Italy.

The Alpine Lakes Tour is a state of mind. It’s about discovering secret spots, sharing an effort in breathtaking landscapes, and joining a community of enthusiasts who, like us, believe that adventure is the greatest reward.

2026: The Return of the Classics and the Exploration of New Venues

For our 14th year, this quest continues.

The 2026 season will open in April with a stage you all love: the Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières, navigating between the canal and the majestic waters of Lac du Bourget.

You will, of course, find the “classics” that are the soul of the tour: the Tropical Race, the Very Flat Race on Lake Aiguebelette, and the Alpine Paradise Race.

But the adventure never stops. Our commitment is to keep innovating.

Just this week, we were scouting at Lac du Mont Cenis, at over 2000m altitude, to dream up new stages and new challenges for you. The Alpine Lakes Tour 2026 will be full of new discoveries!

The 2026 Adventure Starts Now: Be the First to Know!

Whether you are a competitor aiming for the podium or a nature lover here for the experience, our stages are designed for you.

The dates, formats, and locations of our new 2026 stages will be revealed over the coming weeks.

To make sure you don’t miss a thing, to find out the registration opening dates before anyone else, and to follow our behind-the-scenes scouting, there’s only one way: join the Alpine Lakes Tour mailing list.

Leave us your email address below and get on board for the 2026 season!