Triathlon d'Evian (Le-Man full)

Evian-les-Bains, France · September · Independent

Why people love it

2.9Good

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 satisfactionLoved3.5
No public athlete reviews found. The lake and Alpine setting and the tough course suggest a good reception, but that is unproven. · Low confidence
OrganizationWell run3.6
An established French triathlon organiser with detailed intermediate cutoffs and mandatory lights for the tunnels. No athlete reviews found. · Low confidence
First timer friendlyDemanding1.6
About 3,900 m (12,800 ft) of climbing with intermediate cutoffs at each col (Saxel 4:30, Ramaz 7:45, Corbier 9:45) and a 16:45 limit. · Medium confidence

PR potentialSlow1.6
Five Alpine climbs and strict cutoffs make it slow by design. No results are published. · Medium confidence
Course easeVery tough1.7
About 3,900 m (12,800 ft) of bike climbing including Col de la Ramaz (1,619 m (5,310 ft) / 5,312 ft), then a headlamp marathon at night. · Medium confidence

3.8Very good

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

Wetsuit legalUsually4.0
Mid-September Lake Geneva surface water is about 19-21 °C (66-70 °F). The wetsuit rule is not published. · Low confidence
Water temperatureComfortable4.4
About 19-21 °C (66-70 °F) is comfortable, though the actual temperature is not published. · Low confidence
Calm waterSome chop3.4
Lake Geneva can get chop when the wind picks up. No race reports. · Low confidence
Swim easeEasy3.8
Rolling start. The Australian exit adds a stop, and the mountains help with sighting. · Low confidence
Swim experienceGreat4.1
Lake Geneva with an Alpine backdrop, a rolling start and an Australian exit by the Palais Lumiere. · Low confidence

4.2Very good

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

Road surfaceGood3.6
French Alpine roads, generally good. The Ramaz tunnels require lights. · Low confidence
Road closuresPartly closed3.2
Public mountain roads. How much is closed to traffic is not verified. · Low confidence
Bike scenerySpectacular4.6
Lake Geneva, the Gavot plateau, Ramaz and the Champeillant panorama. · Medium confidence
WindMostly calm3.6
Valley and col routes are partly sheltered. No wind data. · Low confidence

Bike speedSlow1.6
180 km (112 mi) with about 3,900 m (12,800 ft) of climbing. The cutoffs imply a slow bike. · Medium confidence
Bike flatnessMountainous1.2
About 3,900 m (12,800 ft) of gain, above the 2,500 m (8,200 ft) mark for a mountainous bike. · High confidence
Bike simplicityTechnical2.1
Alpine descents and tunnels on Ramaz, with lights compulsory. · Low confidence

3.6Very good

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

Crowd supportDecent3.1
Spectators on the Evian lakefront loops and in town. The mountain sections are quiet. · Low confidence
Aid stationsGood3.5
Aid stations at each of the five climb points. No athlete reviews. · Medium confidence
Run sceneryBeautiful4.0
Three lakefront loops at night under headlamp, then the town. Pretty but repeated. · Low confidence
Run conditionsModerate3.3
Road and lakeside loops at night with a headlamp, after 3,900 m (12,800 ft) of climbing. · Low confidence

Run flatnessMostly flat3.8
Three loops of about 14 km (8.7 mi) near the lakefront on sloping ground. Elevation is not published. · Low confidence

4.1Very good

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

Air temperaturePleasant3.8
Mid-September in Evian runs about 12-23 °C (54-73 °F), cool at the 7 am start and on the cols. · Medium confidence
Weather reliabilityVariable2.9
Mountain weather on the cols and a lake exposed to wind, in mid-September. · Low confidence
Venue beautyStunning4.5
Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva with the Alps behind. · Medium confidence
Spectator friendlySome viewpoints3.4
A compact lakeside town where the run loops pass spectators repeatedly. · Low confidence

Low altitudeLow3.9
Evian is at 375 m (1,230 ft). The bike tops out around 1,600 m (5,250 ft) on Ramaz. · Medium confidence

4.2Very good

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

Hotel availabilityBook early3.0
A resort town that is likely busy in September. Not verified. · Low confidence
Hotel valueNormal2.5
Evian and Lake Geneva pricing. No race-specific data. · Low confidence
WalkabilityWalkable4.2
A single base in Evian with the lakefront, Palais Lumiere and Square Henri Buet close together. · Low confidence
Travel easeEasy4.3
Geneva airport, a major hub, is about 45 km (28 mi) away. · Medium confidence
LogisticsSimple3.7
A one-location event, though lights, headlamp and cutoff checks add some complexity. · Low confidence
Town and foodGood4.4
Evian-les-Bains has a lakefront, French dining and a spa-town feel. · Medium confidence

Location: Evian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Typical month: September
Latest or next date: 11 September 2027
Organiser: Independent
First held: 2023
Distances: 3.8 km (2.4 mi) swim, 180 km (112 mi) bike, 42.2 km (26.2 mi) run
Cutoffs: Swim 2:05 (start of bike, official), Bike Col de Saxel 4:30, Ramaz 7:45, Corbier 9:45; T2 by 11:45, Finish 16:45
Swim venue: Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) off Base Nautique d'Evian (lake)
Swim start: rolling
Bike climbing: 3,900 m (12,800 ft)
Bike laps: 1
Key climbs: Col de Saxel (km 48); Col de Terramont (km 64); Col de la Ramaz (km 104); Col du Corbier (km 138.5); Panorama de Champeillant (km 158)
Run laps: 3
Altitude: 375 m (1,230 ft)
Nearest airport: Geneva (GVA), 45 km (28 mi) away
Where to stay: Evian-les-Bains centre/lakefront
Booking: Unverified; resort town

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