⚠️ Water level update — 18 August 2026
The Prarayer refuge has sent us photos taken on 17 August: the level of Lake Place Moulin is lower than in 2025, the year the race already had to be cancelled. We have contacted CVA, the dam operator, for their readings and forecasts for 19-20 September. A decision on whether the stage goes ahead will be announced within days, and registrations are on hold until then.
Read the full update, with the photos →
The Prarayer refuge has sent us photos taken on 17 August: the level of Lake Place Moulin is lower than in 2025, the year the race already had to be cancelled. We have contacted CVA, the dam operator, for their readings and forecasts for 19-20 September. A decision on whether the stage goes ahead will be announced within days, and registrations are on hold until then.
Read the full update, with the photos →
The Alpine Paradise Race takes you paddling at 2000 metres of altitude on Lake Place Moulin, in the Aosta Valley. A breathtaking alpine setting, turquoise waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks, and an authentic mountain atmosphere. The most spectacular stage of the Alpine Lakes Tour, over two days.
🏔️ What makes this stage unique
The highest SUP race in Europe! At 2000 metres of altitude, paddle on a turquoise dam lake, surrounded by glaciers and peaks over 3000 m. An experience you won’t find anywhere else.
⏸️ Registrations on hold
Because of the water level at Lake Place Moulin, registrations are suspended pending the decision. See the update at the top of this page.
📍 Location: Lake Place Moulin, Bionaz, Aosta Valley, Italy
🏕️ Accommodation: Rifugio Prarayer (2005 m), at the far end of the lake — dormitories, small rooms, sauna and restaurant. Other options in Valpelline, Bionaz or Aosta.
🦺 Safety: 50N buoyancy vest and leash mandatory. Warm clothing essential — the weather changes fast at altitude.
🏕️ Accommodation: Rifugio Prarayer (2005 m), at the far end of the lake — dormitories, small rooms, sauna and restaurant. Other options in Valpelline, Bionaz or Aosta.
🦺 Safety: 50N buoyancy vest and leash mandatory. Warm clothing essential — the weather changes fast at altitude.
Weekend programme
📅 Thursday 17 & Friday 18 September
ThuHike to Lac Mort
FriCourse reconnaissance (afternoon)
📅 Saturday 19 September
14:00Technical Race
15:30Dragon Race
📅 Sunday 20 September
10:30Start — Short Distance (5 km) & Long Distance (10 km)
EveningDinner at the refuge, Aosta Valley style (booking required)
⚠️ Indicative programme, based on the previous edition — subject to the stage going ahead.
The courses
Long Distance
10 km
Full circuit of Lake Place Moulin at 2000 m. A technical course with changing conditions — wind, current and dazzling reflections. For experienced paddlers.
Short Distance
5 km
Half-lake tour, to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Open to all. The alpine experience above all!
🏆 Previous editions
The 2025 edition was cancelled because the water level was too low. Here are the results of the last edition held, in 2023.
Long Distance (2023)
| Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean-Phi Dargeou | 1:07:36 |
| 2 | Manuel Brignoli | 1:10:37 |
| 3 | Sophie Guerrier | 1:18:04 |
📸 Photos
