Best Olympic-distance triathlons in France

4 rated races, ranked by an overall score built from racer reviews and race reports. How we score

Olympic

4 races

1. Alpe d'Huez Triathlon
Bourg-d'Oisans (swim) to Alpe d'Huez (finish), France
Next race 29 Jul 2027
Overall score 4.2
Very good
#8 of 164
Strong evidence · 5 sources + 191 runner ratings
Water 14–17 °C (57–63 °F)
1. Alpe d'Huez Triathlon
Overall score 4.2Very goodStrong evidence · 5 sources + 191 runner ratingsTop 5%#8 of 164 overall
Bourg-d'Oisans (swim) to Alpe d'Huez (finish), France · Next race 29 Jul 2027
1.5 / 28 / 6.4 km
Racers loveBike climbs the 21 Tour de France hairpins, about 14 km (8.7 mi), then the run finishes in the resort.
Watch outBike gains about 1,100 m (3,600 ft) in 14 km (8.7 mi); bring easy gears.
“definitely a bucket-list triathlon” Ray Maker, DC Rainmaker
Water
14–17 °C (57–63 °F)
Air
15–32 °C (59–90 °F)
Bike climb
1,100 m (3,610 ft)
Field
about 1,000
Best
Run 4.5
Weakest
Stay and travel 1.3
2. Garmin Triathlon Paris
Paris, France
Usually June
Overall score 3.4
Good
#75 of 164
Moderate evidence · 4 sources
2. Garmin Triathlon Paris
Overall score 3.4GoodModerate evidence · 4 sourcesTop 46%#75 of 164 overall
Paris, France · Usually June
1.5 / 40 / 11 km
Racers loveClosed-road bike through central Paris past Bastille, Concorde and the Louvre.
Watch outWet cobbles and 90-degree corners caused many crashes in the 2016 rain.
Air
14–27 °C (57–81 °F)
Field
about 5,500
Best
Bike 4.6
Weakest
Swim 2.8
3. Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon (Castle Series)
Chantilly, France
Next race 12 Jun 2027
Overall score 3.3
Good
#108 of 164
Strong evidence · 4 sources + 656 runner ratings
3. Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon (Castle Series)
Overall score 3.3GoodStrong evidence · 4 sources + 656 runner ratingsBottom 35%#108 of 164 overall
Chantilly, France · Next race 12 Jun 2027
Racers loveRace beside the Chateau de Chantilly, with a finish in the estate grounds.
Watch outCanal water had algae and poor visibility in 2026, with a slippery exit.
“a beautiful venue, but a very disappointing race experience” Racecheck reviewers, Racecheck: Chateau de Chantilly Triathlon Series
Air
14–25 °C (57–77 °F)
Field
about 7,000
Best
Conditions 4.4
Weakest
Race 3.1
4. Triathlon Deauville Normandie
Deauville, France
Next race 20 Jun 2027
Overall score 3.0
Good
#143 of 164
Moderate evidence · 7 sources
Water 16–18 °C (61–64 °F)
4. Triathlon Deauville Normandie
Overall score 3.0GoodModerate evidence · 7 sourcesBottom 15%#143 of 164 overall
Deauville, France · Next race 20 Jun 2027
Racers loveFinish on the Planches boardwalk facing the sea, with spectator zones along the beach.
Watch outOpen Channel swim with waves and currents; June water is 16 to 18 °C (61 to 64 °F).
Water
16–18 °C (61–64 °F)
Air
11–21 °C (52–70 °F)
Field
about 10,000
Best
Run 4.3
Weakest
Race 2.6

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Races are ranked by an overall score out of 5, built from racer reviews and race reports, on the race itself, swim, bike, run, conditions and travel. 5 is always the better end. How we rate

Olympic course: 1.5 km (0.9 mi) swim, 40 km (24.9 mi) bike, 10 km (6.2 mi) run.

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