Triathlons in the Hautes-Alpes

Welcome to the paradise of altitude and tourtons

Here, we still sometimes speak Vivaro-Alpine, but the language you'll mostly hear is that of short breath 💨. Doing a triathlon in the Hautes-Alpes is tackling a true monument of French geography 🇫🇷. Between Gap, the charming gentle and sporty prefecture, and Briançon, known as the highest city in France with its famous UNESCO-listed Vauban fortifications, you'll be amazed 🏰. Did you know that legendary scenes from French cinema, like those in the film Les Valseuses, were filmed in these stunning landscapes? 🎬 You'll feel like a Hollywood star pedaling amidst the exceptional biodiversity of the Écrins National Park or the Queyras 🦅.

From the turquoise lake to legendary passes

Your next mountain run will very likely take you across the majestic Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the largest artificial water reservoir in metropolitan France 💧. Don't get distracted by the marmots, because the daunting elevation gain of the Col d'Izoard awaits you to test your mental strength 🧠. In fact, it's on these legendary slopes that Spanish triathlete Marcel Zamora built his legend by winning the world's toughest event six times right here 👑. His stunning feats still echo loudly in all the surrounding valleys 🔊.

After the effort, mountain-style comfort

If you have the courage to face a race in the Hautes-Alpes, the reward at the finish line far exceeds your culinary expectations 🤤. Set aside your isotonic drink to devour authentic Champsaur tourtons, these delicious little stuffed donuts that will instantly revive you 🥟. You can also try the famous donkey ears, a tasty wild spinach gratin named after the shape of the leaves, perfect for replenishing your iron levels 🌿. A small sip of Génépi liqueur, to be consumed in moderation of course, will cap off this intense day nicely 🥃. You can toast while thinking of Sébastien Ogier, the native son and rally legend, who also knows how to handle the region's tight turns 🚗.

The races to discover in the Hautes-Alpes

On Finishers, we've gathered the local gems so you can find your sporting bliss 🤩. The must-see and terrifying Embrunman, nicknamed the myth, awaits to offer you one of the most daunting XXL courses on the planet! 🥵 The magnificent Triathlon du Champsaur promises a human adventure at the heart of a totally preserved nature 🏕️.

Your turn to play on top of the world

All that's left is to put on your neoprene suit and meticulously fine-tune the gears of your bike 🔧. The dizzying roads and breathtaking landscapes of the zero five are just waiting for your masterful pedal stroke 🦸. We'll meet soon at the starting line to write your personal legend 🏅. Scroll a little further down, choose the distance that matches your current physical preparation, and hurry to book a bib before it's too late! 🎫