Triathlon d'Embrun L

Embrun, France · June · Embrun Triathlon (Triathlon M Embrun association)

Why people love it

Swim in the alpine Lac de Serre-Ponçon with a mountain backdrop.
The M course climbs to a viewpoint over the turquoise lake; the L route is not confirmed to match.
Town-centre finish with spectators welcome.
Sold out in 2026.

No bike climbing total is published for the L; the 120 km (75 mi) XL has 2,214 m (7,264 ft).
June water is 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64 °F), so a wetsuit is advised.
Not the August Embrunman; do not confuse the two.
No athlete reports exist for the L, so most ratings are cautious.
Marseille is about 200 km (124 mi) away by mountain road.

3.3Good

How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.

Racer satisfactionLoved3.7
Alpine setting and a sold-out 2026 edition suggest popularity, but no first-person reports of the L race are published. · Low confidence
OrganizationWell run3.8
Run by the association behind the Embrunman with online registration; no athlete feedback on the L is published. · Low confidence
First timer friendlyDoable3.0
Alpine half with cold June water of 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64 °F) and a bike that is probably hilly. · Low confidence

PR potentialAverage2.8
No results are published; alpine terrain points to times slower than a typical half. · Low confidence

3.5Very good

Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Wetsuit legalAlmost always4.6
The organiser advises a wetsuit because June lake water is 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64 °F). · Low confidence
Water temperatureAcceptable2.7
Water of 15 to 18 °C (59 to 64 °F) is cold but not extreme. · Medium confidence
Calm waterMostly calm3.7
Alpine reservoir with an early start; no chop reports are published. · Low confidence
Swim easeEasy3.9
A standard 1.9 km (1.2 mi) lake swim with no navigation problems reported. · Low confidence
Swim experienceGreat4.1
Turquoise Lac de Serre-Ponçon with a mountain backdrop; no athlete reports on clarity. · Low confidence

3.9Very good

Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.

Road surfaceGood3.6
No surface reports are published; public mountain roads. · Low confidence
Road closuresMostly closed3.7
Not documented for the L; it is an established event. · Low confidence
Bike sceneryBeautiful4.4
The M course climbs to a viewpoint over turquoise Lac de Serre-Ponçon; the L route is not confirmed to match. · Low confidence
WindSome wind3.3
No wind data is published. · Low confidence

Bike speedAverage2.8
Hautes-Alpes roads; the L's climbing is not published, though the 120 km (75 mi) XL has 2,214 m (7,264 ft). · Low confidence
Bike flatnessRolling2.6
The L has no published climbing total. If it shares roads with the XL, expect well over 600 m (1,970 ft). · Low confidence
Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.0
Alpine terrain, with no descent details published. · Low confidence

3.5Very good

Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Crowd supportStrong3.7
Town-centre finish with spectators welcome; the Embrunman is known for its crowds, but the L is a smaller weekend race. · Low confidence
Aid stationsGood3.5
No aid station data is published. · Low confidence
Run sceneryBeautiful4.1
Durance river under the Roc d'Embrun. · Low confidence
Run conditionsModerate3.4
Surface changes and possibly warm late-June weather; no race data is published. · Low confidence

Run flatnessMostly flat4.0
The organiser describes a flat run along the Durance with a few relaunches. · Low confidence

3.9Very good

Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Air temperaturePleasant3.5
Late June in the southern Alps can be warm; no race-day data is published. · Low confidence
Weather reliabilityVariable3.4
Alpine climate; no weather history is published. · Low confidence
Venue beautyStunning4.5
Described as a breathtaking alpine setting above Lac de Serre-Ponçon. · Medium confidence
Spectator friendlyEasy4.0
Town-centre finish, though the bike course is spread out. · Low confidence

Low altitudeModerate2.8
Embrun sits at about 870 m (2,850 ft). · Medium confidence

2.8Good

Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.

Hotel availabilityBook early3.4
No data is published; the Embrunman week in August is far busier than this June weekend. · Low confidence
Hotel valueNormal3.3
No pricing data is published. · Low confidence
WalkabilityWalkable3.7
The plan d'eau is close to town; transition layout is not confirmed. · Low confidence
Travel easeAwkward2.1
Marseille airport is about 200 km (124 mi) away by mountain road. · Low confidence
LogisticsSome complexity3.3
Two-day multi-format weekend; the layout is not confirmed. · Low confidence
Town and foodGood3.5
A small alpine town. · Low confidence

Location: Embrun, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Typical month: June
Latest or next date: 28 June 2026
Organiser: Embrun Triathlon (Triathlon M Embrun association)
Distances: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run
Swim venue: Embrun plan d'eau, Lac de Serre-Ponçon (lake)
Water temperature: 15–18 °C (59–64 °F)
Wetsuit: Recommended (lake can be cold in June)
Altitude: 870 m (2,850 ft)
Nearest airport: Marseille Provence (MRS), 200 km (124 mi) away
Where to stay: Embrun town, Lac de Serre-Ponçon shore
Booking: Approximate distance; mountain drive of 2.5-3 h. Small regional airports exist at Gap-Tallard.

Kerrun - Triathlon Embrun 2026Raced 2026 · aggregator · Mixed
Listing for the 27-28 Jun 2026 weekend: L on Sunday 28 June, 1,900 m (6,230 ft) swim in Lac de Serre-Ponçon, 90 km (55.9 mi) bike, 21 km (13 mi) run, individual or relay. Marked full. Advises a neoprene wetsuit since June water can be 15-18 C (59-64 F). No elevation or reviews.
Serre-Ponçon tourism - Triathlon MRaced 2026 · article · Positive
Tourism page: an alpine atmosphere event; the bike climbs to a lookout above the turquoise lake then rolls, and the run follows the Durance. Describes the M but not the L details.
WeRun.world listingRaced 2027 · aggregator · Mixed
Event listing giving the L as 1.9 km (1.2 mi) / 90 km (55.9 mi) / 21 km (13 mi) on Sunday 27 June 2027 at 07:00 from the Embrun plan d'eau, solo only. No D+ for the L; 2,200 m (7,220 ft) quoted for the XL.
Sportmag - Embrunman 2022Raced 2022 · article · Positive
Press preview of the 2022 Embrunman (not the L): describes demanding racing at altitude of at least 700 m (2,300 ft) with strong public fervour along the route. Used only for venue context.
Finishers - Embrunman pageRaced 2026 · aggregator · Mixed
Page covers the Embrunman (3.8 km (2.4 mi) / 185 km (115 mi) with 5,000 m (16,400 ft) / 16,400 ft / marathon) and the Quart, not the L, but confirms the weekend format in the same venue. No L-specific facts.

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