Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle La Baule 2026

Hear ye, swimmers of open water! 📣 

The grand beach of La Baule, renowned as one of the most beautiful bays in Europe, opens its waters for a memorable day of sea swimming 🌊 at the end of August. With its 9 km of fine sand bordering the ocean, this iconic seaside resort of Loire-Atlantique welcomes you, whether you are a beginner or experienced swimmer, for a 100% aquatic meeting 🏖️. Boarding, the waves of the Atlantic are already waiting for you ! 🌊

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle La Baule represents much more than just a sporting event: it's a challenge to face the ocean 🥇. Alone or in a team for the relay, you will dive into sea waters oscillating around 20-22°C 🌡️. The neoprene wetsuit remains optional depending on the formats, each being free to choose! 🏊‍♂️

The program offers a range of events for all profiles: the more daring will take on the "5 km" format which will test their endurance in the marine environment 🐟. The "2.5 km with fins" formats will appeal to speed lovers 🚀, while the "2.5 km without fins" will suit the purists. The "1 km" course offers a progressive approach to the discipline, and the "500 m" ensures a gentle initiation. The supportive teams can compete in the "Relay" to experience a memorable collective experience! 👥

The Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle is part of the Eco-health, a movement created by Harmonie Mutuelle which invites everyone to adopt more responsible behaviors and adopt preventive measures beneficial to health.

The Open Swim constitute an ideal opportunity 👌 to actively raise awareness about the preservation of our aquatic resources 🐠. Beyond the sporting aspect, swimming collectively creates a true group dynamic: coaches to guide, lifeguards to ensure safety, and relatives to encourage throughout the course 📣.

A unique aquatic odyssey across France 🇫🇷. At the end of the event, it's time for celebrations! The festive atmosphere by the beach 🏖️ will allow you to share your performances with other participants, in a spirit of conviviality and celebration 🎉. La Baule and its coastline await you.

So, ready to dive into the Atlantic? 😉

Tips for swimming in open water:

🎥 Open water swimming: trying this practice for the first time? Intimidating at first glance, open water swimming is a physical activity open to all and has many health benefits. Properly prepared, it's easily accessible and safe. Lucile Woodward gives you some tips to discover and take up this practice serenely.