Triathlons in Savoie

Savoie or what? 🤪

Welcome to Savoie, the paradise of well-toned calves and lovers of breathtaking landscapes (already quite exhausted by the slopes 🥵). Here, between the snowy peaks and turquoise lakes, the triathlon calendar looks like a festive menu: hearty, rich, and terribly addictive 😌. Did you know that Savoie only became French in 1860? Before that, it was part of the Kingdom of Sardinia 🇮🇹, and its name comes from the Latin Sapaudia, meaning "land of fir trees" 🌲. If you're looking for a triathlon in Savoie, get ready, because here, we're not just running; we're traveling through the history of the Dukes of Savoy, from the prefecture Chambéry to the peaks of the Vanoise 🌲.

From imperial waters to the slopes of the Tour de France

Department 73 is first and foremost an immersion in legendary waters like those of the Lac du Bourget, the largest natural lake in France, dear to the poet Lamartine ✍️. It's the stage for the Triathlon of Aix-les-Bains, an iconic race where you swim where crowned heads used to come to treat their rheumatism in the thermal baths 🧖‍♀️. If you have a strong heart, you can also tackle the Triathlon de la Madeleine, a true mountain race that will make you climb legendary passes taken by the world's fastest cyclists 🚴. The weather can be capricious, ranging from Mediterranean mildness on the shores to polar cold on the peaks, so keep an eye on the weather before you set off ☁️.

Between historic vineyards and extreme challenges ⚡️

Savoie is also the cradle of alpine biodiversity with its ibex and marmots that will look at you pass by with a blasé expression as you tackle the elevation of the Triathlon de la Combe de Savoie 🥵. This event will have you riding through the renowned vineyards famed for their Mondeuse or Chignin-Bergeron, enough to make you thirsty at the finish 💧. For those who enjoy the unusual, the Mizuno X3 Courchevel offers an explosive format in the most exclusive resort of the Alps, where you sometimes encounter celebrities après-ski 🏔️. You naturally think of the incredible Léa Vieljauf, triathlete from Chambéry Triathlon, who shone on these lands full of character and altitude 🏔️.

Savoie is also about comfort 🦦

After a nature race, nothing beats local comfort between the crozets, the polenta, and the famous Savoie cake, invented in the 14th century to impress Emperor Charles IV 👑. If you prefer the medieval ambiance, the Triathlon of Saint Pierre d'Albigny takes place at the foot of the Château de Miolans, a former prison nicknamed the Bastille of the Alps where the infamous Marquis de Sade was imprisoned! 🤴 For a wilder atmosphere, the Triathlon of the Cat in Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu awaits you near a peak whose legend tells that a giant feline used to terrorize travelers 😱. Yes indeed, we're talking about the Dent du Chat ⛰️. Don't confuse the Tome des Bauges with the neighboring Reblochon, and enjoy every stride to admire the architectural heritage of this unique department 🧀.

Ready to become a hero of the Alps? 🦸

Savoie is not just a playground, it's a land of records with the highest commune in Europe or classified villages like Bonneval-sur-Arc. Whether you choose the dynamism of the One2Tri or the technicality of a more confidential race in Savoie, every effort will be rewarded with a magnificent panorama 🏞️. The Savoyard heritage also includes its local dialects, so don't hesitate to shout an "Arvi pa!" to the volunteers at the end of your race 💪. All that's left for you is to book your bib to write your own story on these steep slopes where one feels so small against the majesty of the Mont-Blanc 🏆.

Now choose your challenge according to your level and your desire to push yourself beyond limits to get your bib without delay! 🏁