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 : 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?
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!
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
The GlaGla Race 2022 will take place from January 21 to 23, 2022 from Talloires, Lake Annecy! For this 8th edition and a month and a half before the event, we have already more than 400 registered!
La GlaGla Race 2022 aura lieu du 21 au 23 janvier 2022 au départ de Talloires, lac d’Annecy ! Pour cette 8e édition et à un mois et demi de l’événement, nous avons déjà plus de 400 inscrits !
Where are the first 400 registered participants coming from?
17 countries are represented: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Hungary, Italy, Jersey, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Senegal, Switzerland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Ukraine!
D’où viennent nos 400 premiers inscrits ?
17 pays sont représentés : Allemagne, Autriche, Belgique, Danemark, Espagne, France, Hongrie, Italie, Jersey, Pays-Bas, Pologne, Royaume-Uni, Sénégal, Suisse, Suède, Tchéquie, Ukraine !
The latest government decisions regarding the COVID-19 epidemic do not allow us to organize the GlaGla Race under the usual conditions. [informations en Français ici]
We have decided to keep this legendary meeting in the heart of the Alpine winter. The only solution is a virtual GlaGla Race.
The principle is simple: everyone can organize their own GlaGla Race wherever they want, while respecting health constraints and local restrictions. Everyone is responsible for their own safety and should only enter the water if they have the necessary skills and equipment.
As far as possible (and depending on weather conditions and time zones), everyone must start on Saturday 23 January 2021 at 10:30 am, the time scheduled for the start of the short and long distance. 3 distances are available: the usual 6 and 15 km to which we have added a 3 km to really allow all levels to participate, even on small bodies of water.
Please choose your race distance when registering and send us via the form your planned route and a photo of you (on your board if possible!).
This is a personal challenge and not an organized race.
We ask for a financial contribution of an amount of your choice (1 € minimum which goes to weezevent, the rest will go to Annecy Stand Up Paddle Club). This free amount will go to projects promoting the practice of stand up paddleboarding among children.
Registration opening: January 14th at 6pm (PARIS TIME ZONE) / 5 pm (LONDON TIME ZONE)
6 weeks to go ! One of the biggest races in the world is just around the corner — sign up for the “GlaGla Race” today and join us in the French Alps from 17-19 January ! (la version française est ici)
Le Grand-Bornand is offering all GlaGla Race 2020 registrants a 35% discount on ski passes for people staying 2 days or more at le Grand-Bornand. For more information and to book your stay, you can talk to Perrine or send her a message. ( tel : 0033 (0)4 50 02 78 06 – e-mail : reservation@legrandbornand.com or via Le Grand-Bornand website )
Le Grand-Bornand also offers a special offer for all participants, on presentation of their GlaGla Race ticket: 25 € the day pass instead of 36 €, or 30% discount.
The 7th annual edition of this unique event looks set to attract one of the largest fields in the world, with a stunning backdrop of snow-covered mountains providing a picturesque paddling experience for the 800 competitors expected on the start line in Talloires, Lake Annecy.
How to prepare for the GlaGla Race 2020 ?
1. Register : The first step to mark your commitment to the challenge !
Le Grand-Bornand is offering all GlaGla Race 2020 registrants a 35% discount on ski passes for people staying 2 days or more at The Grand-Bornand. For more information and to book your stay, you can talk to Perrine or send her a message. ( tel : 0033 (0)4 50 02 78 06 – e-mail : reservation@legrandbornand.com or via Le Grand-Bornand website )
Le Grand-Bornand also offers a special offer for all participants, on presentation of their GlaGla Race ticket: 25 € the day pass instead of 36 €, or 30% discount.
3. Book your accommodation
To get a nice accommodation close to the beach of Talloires (where the GlaGla Race is taking place), book your accommodation quickly !
The GlaGla Race is open to competitors of all levels but as it’s happening in the middle of winter it may be cold and the water temperature is around 4 to 6°c (39 to 43 F) and so you need a dry suit or wetsuit and a good warm up.
Making your check list enables you to be 100% ready before leaving, it also gets you in the mind of the race, it’s like you are already there, getting focused before the start signal is issued !
6. Build your training program
It getting colder and harder to go out so the GlaGla Race is a good way to get motivated to train when it’s getting cold and stay in a good shape and enjoy the pleasure of doing things that you would not have done otherwise.
7. Motivate your friends!It’s easier and more fun when we are numerous
The GlaGla Race is a more than a race, it’s a experience that you can share with friends and in which you will make new friends ! Rare moments and memories for life !
8. Share photos & videos about your training sessions for the GlaGla Race !
People come from many countries for the GlaGla Race (22 in 2019), sharing your photos and videos about your training is a nice way to get in touch with other participants ! You can share them on the Alpine Lakes Tour Facebook page or on the Alpine Lakes tour group page !
Contact us if you have more ideas or questions : info@alpinelakestour.com
Et pour la première fois nous accueillons sur le même week-end les championnats du monde de Dragon (Dragon World Championships – https://www.dragonworldseries.com )
Nous aurons également le samedi soir une beach race au coucher du soleil juste avant la soirée DWC !!
The POP & FAT Race 2019 : 15-16th June, 2019. This stage will be huge for many reasons. It’s the 6th anniversary of the Alpine Lakes Tour (launched on June 16th, 2013). It will take place on Lake Annecy in Talloires, the legendary spot of the GlaGla Race.
The GlaGla Race represents the opportunity to participate in one the largest SUP Race in the world (500 paddlers in 2018, up to 700 in 2019)
The GlaGla Race is about the unique feeling of paddling in a beautiful mountain landscape covered with snow. (and even sometimes with snow on the beach !)
At the GlaGla Race, you can find very affordable accommodation (if you register early enough) especially with our partners : Les Alérions and Florimontane.
At the GlaGla Race you will also find clinics, yoga lessons, talks and board testing.
At the GlaGla Race you can get a nice organic GlaGla T-Shirt for a special price :5€ only (until november 31st)
The GlaGla Race is the first Alpine Lakes Tour stage, a friendly competition accross the Alps where you will meet other passionate and sporty people to share and challenge.
The GlaGla Race is the opening race of The Paddle League (offering points for the world ranking)
The GlaGla Race is a popular event gathering the best athletes and participants who race for the first time ! You can participate even if you don’t have a board (you can rent one)
