On Monday, January 10, 2022 will take place the departure of the 2nd stage ” Praz de Lys Sommand – Montagnes du Giffre “ of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc 2022 presented by Zolux, second stage of the Flexadin Trophy.

 

Practical information :

  • Departure : 12:30pm – 2pm
  • Starting point : Sommand – Front de Neige
  • Distance : 38km
  • Difference in altitude: 920mD+ / 920mD-
  • Arrival : 2:45pm – 4:45pm
  • Arrival place : Sommand – Front de Neige

 

How to follow the mushers on the course?

Place yourself in the heart of the race to observe the mushers and their faithful companions in action.

  • 1:45pm – 4:35pm : Passage to the Col de la Ramaz (snowshoe or ski access)
  • 1:55pm – 4:15pm : Passage to Praz de Lys – Les Moliettes
  • 2:30 pm – 4 pm : Passage to Praz de Lys – resort center

 

Animations on the village of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc :

© Benoit Diacre

 

Children are in the spotlight for this 2nd stage. Activities are proposed from 9:30 am on the departure area to entertain young and old.

Departure of l’Odyssée des Enfants : 10:30am – 11 :30am at Sommand au Front de Neige

Podium of l’Odyssée des Enfants: 11:45 am

Podium : from 2:45 pm in Sommand at the Front de Neige

 

 

 

More about Praz de Lys Sommand resort :

Praz de Lys Sommand, the resort of good times!

Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, come back here to enjoy the thrill of skiing!

30 km of white trails to get some fresh air and go for a walk, 15 km accessible to fat bikes, fatscoot, an ice rink and many other activities! To know more about the resort, click here.

How can I follow the race from home?

📲 Come follow the start live on our social networks (Facebook, Instagram) @GrandeOdyssee from 12:30pm.

📍 Follow your favorite mushers with GPS tracking : www.grandeodyssee.com/en/gps-tracking

💻 Tomorrow, follow La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc 2022 on your screens. Many french media are broadcasting this great adventure, find the broadcasting program here.

 

Health protocol:

For the 18th edition of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc to take place in the best possible conditions, a valid health pass is required for adults and children over 12 years and 2 months to access the start and finish site of the race.

On these sites, wearing a mask is also mandatory for adults and children from 6 years old during the whole event.

 

📲 We hope to meet you on one of the stages of this 18th edition of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc ! To have all the information about today’s stage, go to La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc’s social networks: Facebook and/or Instagram.