La Grande Odyssée makes a stopover in La Chapelle d'Abondance on January 12, 2026: an Alpine stage at the heart of an exceptional sporting and human adventure in the French Alps.
La Grande Odyssée is Europe's benchmark event for long-distance sled dog races in the Alps.
Every winter since 2005, it has brought together the best international mushers for an extraordinary adventure combining endurance, strategy and complicity with the dogs. Crossing grandiose and demanding landscapes, this race highlights the beauty of the French Alps and the values of nature sports.
On January 12, 2026, La Chapelle d'Abondance will host one of the key stages of this odyssey, offering spectators a rare moment of sporting spectacle, Nordic immersion and conviviality in the heart of the Chablais massif.
Every winter since 2005, it has brought together the best international mushers for an extraordinary adventure combining endurance, strategy and complicity with the dogs. Crossing grandiose and demanding landscapes, this race highlights the beauty of the French Alps and the values of nature sports.
On January 12, 2026, La Chapelle d'Abondance will host one of the key stages of this odyssey, offering spectators a rare moment of sporting spectacle, Nordic immersion and conviviality in the heart of the Chablais massif.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Opening times
Opening times
On 12 January 2026
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
