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 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 24th and sunday 25th, 2022. There is a very 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 to book a hotel (or other lodging / airbnb) in the valley of Valpelline in Bionaz in particular.
