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Alpine Paradise Race: The Pinnacle of the Tour!

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This exceptional stage at 2000m altitude in the Aosta Valley (the Italian side of Mont Blanc) is taking place for the 5th time. It represents the pinnacle of the stand-up paddleboarding race concept in an alpine environment.

It has everything: turquoise waters, 4000m peaks covered in glaciers, the mountain refuge and its unique atmosphere, with, in the case of the Rifugio Prarayer, a unique welcome, abundant and excellent food, showers, and even a sauna!!

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

The Alpine Paradise Race Program

The Alpine Paradise Race takes place in high mountains, and the final program may be modified until the day before depending on weather conditions.

Thursday, September 18th, 2025: Hike to Lake Mort

Friday, September 19th afternoon: course reconnaissance

Saturday, September 20th, 2025: – Technical Race: 2 PM and Dragon Race 3:30 PM

Sunday, September 21st, 2025: Short (5 km) and long distance (10 km) start at 10:30 AM

Meals available upon reservation at the Rifugio Prarayer for lunch and dinner.

Accommodation at the Rifugio Prarayer, just above the starting beach, is recommended.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE BLENDING WATER FUN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN ATMOSPHERE

This mix of a high mountain refuge atmosphere with a view of the 4000m peaks and glaciers, and gliding on pure, smooth, turquoise water is truly exceptional. Two years were needed to obtain all the authorizations for the competitors of the first edition of the Alpine Paradise Race in 2019 to navigate on Lake Place Moulin.

It is a luxury and a privilege to be able to paddle on this magical lake. Even if the goal is to make this event sustainable, we must enjoy it now; it won’t last forever!

The Courses

The long distance (10 km)

Short distance (5 km)

The same or almost the same with a U-turn halfway through

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Equipment and Safety

Leash mandatory and wetsuits mandatory (the water is cold, plan for at least a shorty)

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Alpine Paradise Race : 5 days to go ! Registration, schedule & free clinic with Titouan Puyo !

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 second 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 1st edition in 2019! For those who prefer to sleep in the valley it is also possible or even in the dam parking lot.

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Alpine Lakes Tour next stage : Alpine Paradise Race, la prochaine étape de l’Alpine Lakes Tour ! (Aosta Valley, italy)

While the Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières has just, after 7 editions carried out without any problem, be banned by the prefecture of Savoie because of the traffic of motor boats on the canal …. (see our article at this subject), we are actively preparing one of the most promising stages of the Tour: the Alpine Paradise Race in Valle d’Aosta, this will be the 2nd edition. Registration opening : Monday July 19, 2021 from 6 p.m.

Alors que l’Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières vient, après 7 éditions réalisées sans aucun problème, d’être interdite par la préfecture de la Savoie en raison du trafic des bateaux à moteur sur le canal…. (voir notre article à ce sujet), nous préparons activement une des étapes les plus prometteuses du Tour : l’Alpine Paradise Race dans le Val d’Aoste, ce sera la 2e édition. L’ouverture des inscriptions aura lieu lundi 19 juillet 2021 à partir de 18h.

The 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 25th and sunday 26th, 2021. 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 or It is also possible to camp near the refuge or to take a hotel (or other lodging / airbnb) in the valley of the Valpelline in Bionaz in particular.

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 25 et 26 septembre 2021. Il y a un refuge confortable 50m au dessus du lac et tout près de la ligne de départ. Il est aussi possible de camper à proximité du refuge ou de prendre un hôtel (ou autre gîte / airbnb) dans la vallée de la Valpelline à Bionaz notamment.

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 12 settembre e domenica 13 settembre. C’è una capanna accogliente a soli 50 m sul lago e la linea di partenza dove possiamo ospitare 76 persone. E’ possibile anche campeggiare vicino al rifugio o prendere un albergo (o altro alloggio/airbnb) nella valle della Valpelline in particolare a Bionaz.

Questa nuova tappa del Tour dell Alpine Lakes Tour rappresenta per noi un culmine del concetto con un lago incontaminato in un sito di alta montagna e un rifugio.

Alpine Paradise Race : wir haben das Paradies für ein Sup-Rennen gefunden! Das Juwel der Alpine Lakes Tour 2019 : ein Bergsee auf 2000 m, türkisblaues Wasser, umgeben von 4000’der Bergkipfel und Gletschern! Das ist der See ‚ Place Moulin‘ im Aostatal, an der Grenze zur Schweiz und Frankreich !

Übernchtung: eine Berghütte mit Sauna und Jacuzzi, gerade oberhalb des Sees ! Es ist auch möglich, in der Nähe der Schutzhütte zu campen oder ein Hotel (oder eine andere Unterkunft / Airbnb) im Tal der Valpelline insbesondere in Bionaz zu nehmen.

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