Alpine Paradise Race : 2 days to go ! Weather forecast, updated schedule, practical and safety information

Update : thursday September, 18th

Weather Forecast is getting better for Sunday. Rain is expected late in the evening.

Only a few days before the Alpine Paradise Race !

A part of the Alpine Lakes Tour team will be at the Refuge Prarayer from Wednesday.

Alpine Paradise Race :Registration is still open

Direct access to the weezevent registration system

On-site registration is possible but the rates are higher : Long Distance + Technical Race : 50€ / Long distance only : 45€ / Short Distance + technical race : 40€ / short distance only : 35€

Alpine Paradise Race weather forecast : goood !

weather forecast Alpine Paradise Race 2024 Lake Place Moulin

Weather forecast : sunny until sunday noon. We are lucky, rain expected on sunday evening ! Temperature are good considering the altitude : warm in the sun, getting cold when the sun goes down. You need clothes for warm & cold temperatures !

Programme / Schedule / Programma

UPDATED TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH

The Alpine Paradise Race schedule may be modified if weather conditions require it.

Le programme de l’Alpine Paradise Race pourra être modifié si les conditions météo l’impose.

Il programma Alpine Paradise Race potrà subire modifiche qualora le condizioni meteorologiche lo richiedessero.

Paddling on Lac Mort in september 2021

Thursday September 19,2024

There are some very beautiful hikes to do above the Place Moulin lake and throughout the Valpelline valley.

Suggested hikes : Lac Mort (3000m altitude) or the lac Gouillet or Lac de Tsignanaz.

Friday September 20,2024

  • From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. by reservation by email (info@alpinelakestour.com) : transport of SUPs by boat from the dam to the refuge
  • Free reconnaissance of the course (the buoys will have been placed in the morning, weather permiting)
  • 7:00 p.m. meal at the refuge Prarayer (you have to book your meal directly to the refuge)

Saturday September 21,2024

  • 9am -12am by reservation: transport of SUPs by boat from the dam to the refuge
  • Free reconnaissance of the course
  • 3pm technical race
  • 4pm dragon race & podiums
  • 5:30pm -6:30pm by reservation: transport of SUPs by boat from the the refuge back to the dam
  • 7:00 p.m. dinner at the refuge (you have to book your meal directly to the refuge)

Sunday, September 22

  • 9:30 am: free tea & coffee on the beach close to the starting zone.
  • 10:30 am Long distance run 10 km / Short distance: 5 km
  • 1pm prize award ceremony
  • 1:30pm-3:30pm by reservation: transport of SUPs by boat from the the refuge back to the dam

Meals upon reservation at the Prarayer refuge for lunch.

Weather forecast for Sunday september 22

Access to Lake Place Moulin

Lake Place Moulin is located in the Valpelline Valley above Aosta in Italy.

address to type in your GPS : Lac de Place-Moulin, 11010 Bionaz, Italia

Acces From France : From the beginning of September to mid-December 2024, the Mont Blanc Tunnel will be going on with the complete reconstruction of two portions of the tunnel vault of 300 metres each. This project will require one total closure of the tunnel for a duration of 15 consecutive weeks
from 5 p.m. on Monday 2, September 2024
to 5 p.m. on Monday 16, December 2024

During this period, please use the recommended alternative routes

How to get to the race start location? Comment accéder au lieu du départ de la course ? Come raggiungere il luogo di partenza della gara?

Access to Place Moulin lake is by car up to the dam. Then you have to go on foot or bike to the refuge. The start of the race takes place on the “beach” below the refuge. The distance between the dam and the start of the race is 4 km, or approximately 45 minutes on foot and 20 minutes by bike. We transport your equipment by boat by appointment from Friday morning.

L’accès au lac de Place Moulin se fait en voiture jusqu’au barrage. Ensuite il faut aller à pied ou à vélo jusqu’au refuge. Le départ de la course a lieu sur la “plage” en dessous du refuge. La distance entre le barrage et le lieu du départ de la course est de 4 km soit environ 45 minutes à pied et 20 minutes à vélo. Nous transportons votre matériel par bateau sur rendez-vous à partir du vendredi matin.

L’accesso al lago Place Moulin è in auto fino alla diga. Poi bisogna andare a piedi al rifugio. La partenza della corsa avviene sulla “spiaggia” sotto il rifugio. La distanza tra la diga e la partenza della corsa è di 4 km, ovvero circa 45 minuti a piedi. Il sentiero è percorribile anche in mountain bike per chi vuole andare più veloce. Trasportiamo la vostra attrezzatura in barca su appuntamento dal venerdì mattina.

What documents must be provided and what equipment must be provided? Quelles sont les documents à fournir et l’équipement à prévoir ? Quali documenti devono essere forniti e quali attrezzature devono essere fornite?

alpine paradise race depart de la course

For the race, you must present your weezevent registration ticket (printed or on your phone), an identity document.

You must bring a wetsuit (shorty or long john), a leash, warm clothes in case of gray weather. At this altitude, temperature variations are rapid and significant depending on whether the sun shines or whether clouds pass, whether there is wind or not!

Pour la course, vous devez présenter votre ticket d’inscription weezevent (imprimé ou sur votre téléphone).

Vous devez prévoir une combinaison (shorty ou long john,) un leash, des vêtements chauds en cas de temps gris. A cette altitude les variations de températures sont rapides et importantes suivant si le soleil brille ou si des nuages passent, s’il y a du vent ou pas !

Per la gara è necessario presentare il biglietto di iscrizione a weezevent (stampato o sul cellulare).

È necessario portare una muta (shorty o long john), un guinzaglio, vestiti caldi in caso di tempo grigio. A questa altitudine, le variazioni di temperatura sono rapide e significative a seconda che splenda il sole o che passino le nuvole, che ci sia vento o meno!

Alpine Paradise Race : registration opening / apertura delle iscrizioni / ouverture des inscriptions

Alpine Paradise Race 2024

L’Alpine Paradise Race è la gara di stand up paddle più alta del mondo 🙂 Alpine Lakes ti porta alle vette dello stand up paddle! Vivi un’esperienza unica, unendo i piaceri degli sport acquatici e la scoperta dell’alta montagna, il tutto con la qualità dell’accoglienza e della gastronomia valdostana!

The Alpine Paradise Race is the highest stand up paddle race in the world 🙂 Alpine Lakes takes you to the heights of stand up paddle boarding! Live a unique experience, combining the pleasures of water sports and the discovery of the high mountains, all with the quality of the welcome and the Aosta Valley gastronomy!

L’Alpine Paradise Race est la plus course de stand up paddle la plus élevée au monde 🙂 L’Alpine Lakes vous emmène tutoyer les sommets du stand up paddle ! Vivez une expérience unique, mêlant les plaisirs de la glisse sur l’eau et de la découverte de la haute montagne, le tout avec la qualité de l’accueil et la gastronomie valdotaine !

Iscrizione / Registration / Inscription – Alpine Paradise Race

Video Alpine Paradise Race

Alpine Paradise Race : Full results ! Risultati completi ! Tous les résultats !

LONG DISTANCE / LONGUE DISTANCE / LUNGA DISTANZA

Last NameFirst NameGenderBIBTimeBoard SizeType of boardCity
DARGEOUJean-PhiM4461:07:3614′ or lessHard BoardSEVRIER
BrignoliManuelM9511:10:3714′ or lessHard BoardRoccafranca
guerriersophieW12411:18:0414′ or lessHard Boardavanne aveney
BASSONBéaW12371:18:0914′ or lessHard BoardBRUNSTATT DIDENHEIM
BALDANTONIGiorgioM2081:18:4314′ or lessHard BoardPesaro
ArmaingaudyvesM12321:19:4314′ or lessHard BoardTalloires
DENISHERVÉM12421:25:3914′ or lessInflatableRumilly
LeblancClemenceW10791:26:2512’6 or lessInflatableSainte Catherine
DuisitNicolasM2331:27:0614′ or lessInflatableSt Julien En Genevois
TurnerIanM12681:27:1814′ or lessHard BoardAvanne-Aveney
MartinstéphaneM661:28:3214′ or lessHard BoardPlan-les-Ouates
VaquinSteveM12431:32:0114′ or lessHard BoardDiolly (Savièse)
MoreillonNicolasM3781:32:2012’6 or lessInflatableGex
VarettoAndreaM14′ or lessHard BoardTorino
DUCRETJmichelM14′ or lessHard BoardANNECY LE VIEUX
LavorelJulieW14′ or lessHard BoardEpagny Metz-Tessy
RelangeSylvainM14′ or lessHard BoardBesançon

Short Distance / Courte distance / Breve distanza

Last NameFirst NameGenderBIBTimeTarifBoard SizeType of boardVille ParticipantCity
PiovanoLionelH11730:37:26Courte distance14′ or lessHard BoardHyeres
REINARESXabiH11790:39:55Courte distance14′ or lessHard BoardBASTIA
DemyanenkoAlexanderH12240:42:22Courte distance14′ or lessInflatableMoscow
ZuberIsabelleF11870:43:11Courte distance14′ or lessInflatableLausanne
GenardStéphanieF11770:49:24Courte distance14′ or lessHard BoardCorbeil Essonnes
DUISITThéoJ12080:51:43Courte distance12’6 or lessInflatableST JULIEN EN GENEVOIS
BASSONBernardH11710:58:25Courte distance12’6 or lessHard BoardBRUNSTATT DIDENHEIM
DUISITLukaJ11800:59:30Courte distance12’6 or lessInflatableST JULIEN EN GENEVOIS
pardiniraphaelHCourte distance12’6 or lessInflatablevizille 38220
AlexandreAliceFCourte distance12’6 or lessInflatableAvignon
GoedroenDe VryF1165Courte distance12’6Hard Board

Technical Race

DARGEOUJean-PhilippeH4460:20:5314′ or lessHard Board
BrignoliManuelH12480:24:1014′ or lessHard BoardRoccafranca
MISANDEAULaurentH12310:25:1614′ or lessinflatable
BASSONBéaF12370:25:3214′ or lessHard BoardBRUNSTATT DIDENHEIM
BALDANTONIGiorgio2080:25:3514′ or lessHard BoardPesaro
REINARESXabiH10240:26:0714′ or lessHard BoardBASTIA
ARMAINGAUDYvesH12320:26:1414′ or lessHard BoardAnnecy
PiovanoLionelH11730:26:4514′ or lessHard BoardHyeres
DUISITThéoJ12080:27:0412’6inflatableSt Julien En Genevois
DuisitNicolasH2330:27:4114′ or lessinflatableST JULIEN EN GENEVOIS
VaquinSteveH11940:28:2714′ or lessHard BoardDiolly (Savièse)
LeblancClemenceF12’6 or lessInflatableSainte Catherine

Dragon Race

Alpine Paradise Race : coming soon, ça arrive, arriverà presto, kommt bald !

Alpine Paradise Race - Titouan Puyo - Red Paddle co

The Alpine Paradise Race : September 23-24th, place Moulin, Aosta Valley, Italy

This exceptional stage at 2000 m altitude in the Aosta Valley (the valley on the Italian side of Mont Blanc) is taking place for the third time. It represents the pinnacle of the concept of stand up paddle racing in an alpine environment. i.e. Alpine Lakes Tour !

Everything is there: the turquoise waters, the 4000 glacier-covered peaks, the mountain refuge and its very special atmosphere with, in the case of Refuge Prarayer, a unique welcome, abundant and excellent food, showers and even a jacuzzi !!

For accommodation: a refuge with sauna and jacuzzi just above the lake. There are still places left at the refuge, it’s very comfortable! There are double rooms, a small and a large dormitory, showers and even a Jacussi! The refuge atmosphere was truly one of the magical moments of the first two editions ! For those who prefer to sleep in the valley it is also possible or even in the dam parking lot.

Lac de Place Moulin Alpine Paradise Race

L’Alpine Paradise Race : une course et une aventure vraiment exceptionnelle

Cette étape exceptionnelle à 2000 m d’altitude dans la Vallée d’Aoste (la vallée du versant italien du Mont Blanc) a lieu pour la deuxième fois. Il représente le summum du concept de course de stand up paddle en milieu alpin. c’est-à-dire le tour des lacs alpins !

Tout y est : les eaux turquoise, les 4000 sommets recouverts de glaciers, le refuge de montagne et son ambiance très particulière avec, dans le cas du Refuge Prarayer, un accueil unique, une restauration abondante et excellente, des douches et même un jacuzzi !!

Pour l’hébergement : un refuge avec sauna et jacuzzi juste au dessus du lac. Il reste encore des places au refuge, c’est très confortable ! Il y a des chambres doubles, un petit et un grand dortoir, des douches et même un Jacussi ! L’ambiance du refuge a véritablement été l’un des moments magiques des 2 premières éditions ! Pour ceux qui préfèrent dormir dans la vallée c’est également possible ou même sur le parking du barrage.

Lac de Place Moulin
alpine paradise race

Das Alpine Paradise Race: ein wirklich außergewöhnliches Rennen und Abenteuer

Diese außergewöhnliche Etappe auf 2000 m Höhe im Aostatal (dem Tal auf der italienischen Seite des Mont Blanc) findet zum dritten Mal statt. Es stellt den Höhepunkt des Konzepts des Stand-Up-Paddle-Rennens in einer alpinen Umgebung dar. nämlich die Alpenseen-Tour!

Alles ist da: das türkisfarbene Wasser, die 4000 mit Gletschern bedeckten Gipfel, die Berghütte und ihre ganz besondere Atmosphäre mit, im Fall der Berghütte Prarayer, einem einzigartigen Empfang, reichhaltiger und ausgezeichneter Verpflegung, Duschen und sogar einem Whirlpool !

Als Unterkunft: eine Schutzhütte mit Sauna und Whirlpool direkt über dem See. Im Tierheim sind noch Plätze frei, es ist sehr gemütlich! Es gibt Doppelzimmer, einen kleinen und einen großen Schlafsaal, Duschen und sogar einen Jacussi! Die Atmosphäre der Schutzhütte war wirklich einer der magischen Momente der ersten beiden Ausgaben! Für diejenigen, die lieber im Tal schlafen möchten, ist dies auch möglich oder sogar auf dem Dammparkplatz.

L’Alpine Paradise Race: una corsa e un’avventura davvero eccezionali

Questa tappa eccezionale a 2000 m di altitudine in Valle d’Aosta si svolge per la terza volta. Rappresenta l’apice del concetto di corsa in stand up paddle in ambiente alpino. ovvero il Tour dei Laghi Alpini!

C’è tutto: le acque turchesi, le 4000 cime ricoperte di ghiacciai, il rifugio e la sua atmosfera davvero speciale con, nel caso del Rifugio Prarayer, un’accoglienza unica, una ristorazione abbondante ed eccellente, docce e perfino una vasca idromassaggio!!

Per l’alloggio: un rifugio con sauna e jacuzzi appena sopra il lago. Ci sono ancora posti liberi al rifugio, è comodissimo! Ci sono camere doppie, una camerata piccola e una grande, docce e perfino una vasca idromassaggio! L’atmosfera del rifugio è stata davvero uno dei momenti magici delle prime 2 edizioni! Per chi preferisce è possibile dormire anche a valle o anche nel parcheggio della diga.

Alpine Paradise Race

Programme / Schedule / Programma

The Alpine Paradise program may be modified if weather conditions require it.

Le programme de l’Alpine Paradise pourra être modifié si les conditions météo l’impose.

Il programma Alpine Paradise potrà subire modifiche qualora le condizioni meteorologiche lo richiedessero.

Thursday September 21

Hike to Lac Mort (3000m altitude) with test of the Red Paddle Compact 9’6 – Photo shoot and picnic (everyone brings their own snack)

Lac Mort vallée d'aoste

Friday September 22

  • from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. by reservation: transport of SUPs by boat from the dam to the refuge
  • Free reconnaissance of the course (the buoys will have been placed in the morning)
  • 7:30 p.m. meal at the refuge Prarayer (you have to book your meal directly to the refuge)

Saturday September 23

  • 8am -9am by reservation: transport of SUPs by boat from the dam to the refuge
  • 11am. Long distance run 10 km / Short distance: 5 km
  • 1p.m. Lunch
  • 2:30 p.m. Technical Race
  • 3:30 p.m . Dragon Race
  • 4:30 p.m . Aperitif on the beach and awards ceremony
  • 7:30 p.m. dinner at the refuge (you have to book your meal directly to the refuge)

Sunday, September 24th

  • 9:30 am: cool cruising on the lake, photo shoot and possibly small challenges in Dragon or others for fun
  • 12 noon: aperitif
  • 12:30 p.m .: lunch
  • 2 p.m. transport of SUPs from the refuge to the dam by boat

Meals by reservation at the Prarayer refuge for lunch and dinner. Recommended accommodation at the Prarayer refuge just above the departure beach.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE MIXING AQUATIC PLEASURE AND A HIGH MOUNTAIN ATMOSPHERE

This mixture of high mountain atmosphere in a refuge with a view of the high peaks at 4000m and the glaciers and the glide on pure, smooth and turquoise water is quite exceptional. It took 2 years to obtain all the authorizations to allow the competitors of the 1st edition of the Alpine Paradise Race in 2019 to sail on the Place Moulin lake.

It is a luxury and a privilege to be able to paddle this magical lake. Even if the objective is to make this event permanent, there is nothing to say that the authorizations will be renewed in 2024.

Registration / Inscription / iscrizione

Billetterie Weezevent

Finalmente aperto il Traforo del Monte Bianco (con chiusura per lavori notturni). Le ultime informazioni sull’apertura del Traforo del Monte Bianco qui. L’accesso, per chi arriva dalla Francia, può avvenire anche tramite il passo del Piccolo San Bernardo o del Gran San Bernardo.

The Mont Blanc tunnel is finally open (with closure for work at night). The latest information on the opening of the Mont Blanc tunnel here. Access for people arriving from France can also be via the Petit Saint Bernard or Grand Saint Bernard pass.

Le tunnel du Mont Blanc est finalement ouvert (avec fermeture pour travaux la nuit). Les dernières infos sur l’ouverture du tunnel du Mont Blanc ici. L’accès, pour les personnes arrivant par la France peut se faire aussi par le col du Petit Saint Bernard ou du Grand Saint Bernard.

Contact / contatto

Alpine Lakes Tour / info@alpinelakestour.com / tel : +33685856006

Formulaire de contact / Modulo di Contatto

Alpine Paradise Race : registration is open / inscriptions ouvertes

Alpine Paradise Race Lac de Place Moulin vallée aoste

The new Alpine Lakes Stage named “Alpine Paradise Race” will be held in Italy (Aosta Valley) high in the mountains on a beautiful turquoise blue lake on saturday september 21st and sunday 22nd. There is a cosy hut just 50 m over the lake and the start line where we can host 76 people. It is also possible to set up a few tents close to the hut.

Registration is now open (see below)

La nouvelle étape de l’Alpine Lakes Tour baptisée “Alpine Paradise Race” aura lieu en Italie (dans la vallée d’Aoste) à 2000m d’altitude sur un magnifique lac aux eaux turquoises. cette étape aura lieu les 21 et 22 septembre prochains. Il y a refuge confortable 50m au dessus du lac et tout près de la ligne de départ.

Les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes. (voir plus bas)

La nuova tappa dei Alpine Lakes Tour denominata «Alpine Paradise Race» si svolgerà in Italia (Valle d’Aosta) in alta montagna su un bellissimo lago blu turchese sabato 21 settembre e domenica 22 settembre. C’è una capanna accogliente a soli 50 m sul lago e la linea di partenza dove possiamo ospitare 76 persone. È anche possibile installare alcune tende vicino alla capanna.

Le registrazioni sono ora aperte. (vedi sotto)

refuge prarayer lac de place moulin

Un site magnifique ! Une course qui s’annonce superbe, nouveau point d’orgue de l’Alpine Lakes Tour !

A beautiful place ! A SUP Race that will a absoluty incredible for sure ! The new “high point” of the Alpine Lakes Tour ! Don’t miss it !

Accès / Access Lac de Place Moulin – Place Moulin lake

route accès lac de place moulin alpine paradise race

The Lake of Place Moulin is located 45 minutes from Aosta (capital of the Aosta Valley) in Italy.

The path to get to the Prarayer Hut is a walking path. We will have a truck with a trailer to carry the boards.

There a parking lot just before the damn, at the beginning of the lake. (parking fee required)

lac place moulin

Le lac de Place Moulin est situé à 45 minutes d’Aoste, val d’Aoste Italie.

Le chemin d’accès au refuge et au point de départ des courses étant piéton, nous allons mettre en place un acheminement en 4×4 avec remorque.

Il y a un parking (payant) au bout de la route, au niveau du barrage, à 4 km du refuge.

Alpine Paradise Race concept & Schedule

There are several very special things about this new race, the location at the foot of huge mountains at the swiss border covered with snow and glaciers (the Matterhorn is very close) and also the Prarayer hut just 50 meters over the lake and the start line with make the experience very special, a mix of mountain atmosphere and water activities. We will first open registrations for those who want to stay at the hut (76 beds). Then we will open to those who wish to camp (there is a nice spot very close to the hut) and take their meals at the hut.

Don’t call the hut, we booked all the rooms / dormitories for the 2 nights (friday&saturday)

Rates for the Prarayer Hut

Double bed room: full board 75,00 €
Bunk bed 6 beds full board 65.00 €
Bunk bed big dormitory: 60,00 €

Sleeping bags are obligatory in dormitory. rentable at 3 € Double rooms are surplied with sweet.

More information on the Prarayer Hut website

Alpine Paradise Race Schedule

  • Friday 20th : Welcome drink + transportation of boards
  • Saturday 21st 10 am : Long Distance Race (10 km)
  • Saturday 21st 3 pm : Kids Race
  • Saturday 21st 4pm : Dragon Race
  • Sunday 22nd 10am : Technical Race

Le concept de l’Alpine Paradise Race et le programme prévisionnel

  • Vendredi 20 : Pot d’accueil + transport des planches
  • Samedi 21 – 10h : Course longue distance 10 km
  • Samedi 21 – 15h : Kids Race
  • Dimanche 22 – 10 h : Technical Race

L’intérêt de cette course est bien sûr le lac et le site au pied des sommets de plus de 4000m à la frontière suisse (le Cervin est tout près à vol d’oiseau) mais aussi le refuge qui permet d’offrir une expérience unique, un mélange d’ambiance haute montagne et d’une activité nautique. Nous allons donc ouvrir d’abord les inscriptions aux personnes qui souhaitent réserver une place au refuge. Le nombre de places est de 76, il y aussi la possibilité de camper au dessus du refuge et de prendre ses repas au refuge.

N’appelez pas le refuge, nous avons réservé toutes les chambres & dortoirs pour les nuits du vendredi et samedi.

Tarifs pour le refuge de Prarayer (pension complète)

Lit a 2 places: pension complète 75,00 €
Lits superposés à 6 places 65,00 €
Lits superposés grand dortoir 60,00 €

 

  • Draps inclus en chambre double
  • Sac de couchage obligatoire pour les chambres avec les lits superposés loué au refuge à 3 €

Plus d’infos sur le site web du refuge de Prarayer

Registration / Inscriptions