On 19 August 2026, CVA, the dam operator, confirmed that Lake Place Moulin sits around five metres below its level of last year on the same date — and in September it keeps dropping. Under those conditions, the Alpine Paradise Race 2026 will not take place. This is the third cancellation for drought in five years: 2022, 2025, 2026.
🗓️ See you from 16 to 20 September 2027, hoping for a less dry summer.
👉 Last stage of the 2026 season: Very Flat Race, Sunday 4 October, Lake Aiguebelette →
🏔️ 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.
🗓️ Next edition: 16-20 September 2027
The 2026 race is cancelled and registrations are closed — no payment was ever taken. The next Alpine Paradise Race is scheduled for 16-20 September 2027 on Lake Place Moulin. Registrations will open in spring 2027.
🏕️ 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.
📅 Thursday 16 September
📅 Friday 17 September
📅 Saturday 18 September
📅 Sunday 19 September
Long Distance
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
Half-lake tour, to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Open to all. The alpine experience above all!
The 2025 and 2026 editions were both 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 |
