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WORLD CUP BIATHLON
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ANNECY - LE GRAND-BORNAND

BIATHLON ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
ANNECY-LE GRAND-BORNAND
Route du Chinaillon BP38
T : 00 33 4 50 02 79 00 / F :00 33 4 50 02 79 01
Email: contact@biathlon-annecy-legranbornand.com
Website: www.biathlon-annecy-legrandbornand.com

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                On slope for Sochi with this first World Cup event in France!
Photo credits : C. Pallot/Zoom, A. Grosclaude/Zoom, A.Boichard/Zoom, V.Thibaut/Zoom, B.Delerue, C.Collini, L.Guette, JM.Favre, P.Lebeau, C.Sardin, MA.Verpaelst, OT Grand-Bornand, PIC, D.Machet, E.Lantelme,
OT Lac d’Annecy, Nautique, FFS, D.Lafon, O.Puthon, Epure.                                                                                                                                                       From 9th to 15th December 2013
WORLD CUP BIATHLON ANNECY - LE GRAND-BORNAND
A FIRST IN FRANCE
                                                                            The iconic biathlete, Sylvie Becaert, retired from sport in 2010 after    This is the first World Cup on French soil and the first
                                                                            the Olympic Games in Vancouver. In tribute to her excellent sporting      event on the World Cup circuit to take place at the
                                                                            achievements, Le Grand-Bornand decided to christen their new              heart of an alpine village. A new page in the history               Sylvie Becaert
                                                                            stadium in her name. It was officially opened in 2011. Sylvie has since   of French sport and an emotional moment for many
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • World Champion in the
                                                                            become ambassador of the World Cup event.                                 generations that longed for an international event
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Sprint event in 2003 and in the
                                                                                                                                                      on home ground!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        mixed relay in 2009.
                                                                                                                                                      The event will take place at the heart of the Le           • Olympic medallist in Turin in 2006
                                                                                                                                                      Grand-Bornand, close to the audience and the                     and Vancouver in 2010.
                                                                                                                                                      fans. The resort will beat to the rythmn of the best
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Winner of the World Cup Sprint
                                                                                                                                                      biathletes in the world.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              in 2003.
                                                                                                                                                      Amongst them, the French team, so successful at the

CO N T E N TS                  A FIRST IN FRANCE                   p3
                                                                                                                                                      last Olympic Games in Vancouver, winning 6 of the
                                                                                                                                                      11 medal up for grabs! As a result the discipline has
                                                                                                                                                      become extremely popular creating a general desire
Le Grand-Bornand,              UNITED IN FORCE                     p4/5                                                                               to discover the sport.
Annecy and the French Ski                                                                                                                             The French athletes are aware of this wonderful
Federation join forces to      WHAT’S ON THE PROGRAMME?            p6                                                                                 opportunity to compete at home, a chance to race for
host the best of biathlon.                                                                                                                            victory in front of their home crowd. Led by Martin
A great occasion to            MEET THE FRENCH TEAM                p7                                                                                 Fourcade, already a legend in his own, this talented
                                                                                                                                                      group continues to progress in the tailwinds of
discover a fun and
                               THE SYLVIE BECAERT STADIUM          p8/9                                                                               Raphaël Poirée, Florence Baverel, Vincent Defrasne
spectacular Nordic                                                                                                                                    and Vincent Jay. Their main objective this season,
discipline in an exceptional                                                                                                                          the Olympic Games in Sochi in February 2014.
setting.                       HEADS OR TAILS, ALPINE OR NORDIC?   p10
                                                                                                                                                      To celebrate the event, the resort will host the biggest
                               AN ENTIRE RESORT ON TRACK           p11                                                                                ever biathlon party. Its success is guaranteed by the
On your marks,                                                                                                                                        tandem Annecy - Le Grand-Bornand, a team that
ski, fire!                     FOR THE WORLD CUP                                                                                                      have so often proved their capacity to organize great
                                                                                                                                                      sporting events such as the IBU Cup in 2011 and the
                               BETWEEN MOUNTAINS...                p12/13                                                                             World Military Games in 2013. Annecy and Le Grand-
                                                                                                                                                      Bornand are also the only two resorts in the Savoie
                               …AND THE LAKESIDE                   p14/15                                                                             region to host the 100th Tour de France in July
                                                                                                                                                      See you in December!

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WORLD CUP BIATHLON ANNECY - LE GRAND-BORNAND
Philippe Angelloz-Nicoud
                                                                             Michel Vion                                                                                  Mayor of Le Grand-Bornand and President of the Organizing Committee
      UNITED IN FORCE                                                        President of the French Ski Federation                                                       " Biathlon and Le Grand-Bornand is a story that dates back in time. In 1995, for the first
                                                                             " I'm always pleased when a World Cup event takes                                            time in history, Le Grand-Bornand hosted the European Biathlon Championships at the
      The story began when one of the 15 largest alpine resorts in France,
                                                                             place on French soil but I am all the more delighted                                         heart of the village. In 2011, in the new international stadium named after our Olympic
      Le Grand-Bornand, and the internationally renowned town of Annecy,
                                                                             for the biathlon World Cup in Annecy - Le Grand-                                             medallist, Sylvie Becaert, Le Grand-Bornand organized the finals of the IBU Cup. They were
      joined forces to offer France its first biathlon World Cup. An event
                                                                             Bornand, the first ever biathlon World Cup to be                                             a popular success and I remain convinced that the locals will rise to the challenge of the
      backed by the French Ski Federation and the International Biathlon
                                                                             organized in France. My joy and my impatience are all                                        World Cup with the same enthusiasm and passion for which they are renowned.
      Union.
                                                                             the greater as our biathlon team is one of the best in                                       With my colleagues from Annecy, the President of the French Ski Federation, the
                                                                             the world. This event will serve as a trial for the Sochi                                    commanding officers of the 27th Battalion and Sylvie Becaert, we work together at the core
                                                                             games and no doubt confirm the development of the                                            of the Organization Committee to succeed in this historic event and ensure the duration
                                                                             discipline. "                                                                                of this World Cup in Le Grand-Bornand. I also wish to underline the participation of more
                                                                                                                                                                          than 40 towns and villages in the region that are actively and voluntarily involved in the
                                                                             Norbert Baier                                                                                success of this event with the participation of over 500 volunteers. A great project for the
                                                                             Ex-President of the IBU Technical Committee and Technical delegate during the                entire region."
                                                                             World Cup in Le Grand-Bornand
                                                                             " I'm sure that the gods of snow will be with us for this edition! The Organizing
                                                                             Committee has been greatly approved by the IBU and the World Cup promises to be a                                                                                 Martin Fourcade
                                                                             real success. A town, a resort and an entire region will create a memorable event for                                                                             1st twice in the overall World Cup rankings and five-times World Champion
                                                                             both athletes and coaches. "                                                                                                                                      " The older members of the French team dreamt of this event and we want to honour their dream
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               by seizing this fabulous opportunity. The entire French team intends to shine in Sylvie Becaert’s
                                                                             Town Mayor of Annecy                                                                                                                                              home town. For me this event is, without a doubt, the most important competition this coming winter
                                                                             " I'm delighted to host this biathlon World Cup. For an alpine town such as Annecy,                                                                               with the Olympic games in Sochi! Thousands of French supporters will be here to encourage us. Our
                                                                             it is absolutely necessary to associate ourselves with a major winter sports event                                                                                relationship with the public makes us even stronger. "
                                                                             and lend our experience to Le Grand-Bornand, a resort with which we are extremely
                                                                             complementary. We thus combine the advantages of a large town with the attractions
                                                                             of an authentic mountain village. Annecy is committed to the values conveyed by sport:
                                                                             social integration, life in a community and respect for others. It is for this very reason
                                                                             that we also invest great sums to ensure that all locals have the opportunity to practice
                                                                             sport from a very early age.
                                                                             In parallel to supporting local sports clubs, investing in sports facilities and local
                                                                             associations, sport in schools and sports entertainment, the town of Annecy has also
                                                                             chosen to invest in the organization of important sports events.
                                                                             Beyond the participants and numerous spectators attracted by this type of event
                                                                             (contributing to the vitality of Annecy), events like these also mobilize a number
                                                                             of volunteers, a great force for our region. This World Cup event will once again
                                                                             demonstrate this and I sincerley hope that the weather is good to help make this event
                                                                             a popular and sporting success. "

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Biathlon by
                                                                      Biathlon, a popular sport!
      WHAT’S ON THE PROGRAMME?                                                                                                                 Marie Dorin-Habert
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            MEET THE FRENCH TEAM
                                                                      Biathlon has become one of the most popular
                                                                                                                                     " Biathlon is the sport that makes me
                                                                      winter sports. Facts & figures:
                                                                                                                                     want to get up every morning and to
                                                                      • 29 million French viewers (cumulative audience)            which I devote a big part of my life. Cross-                                                                                               And the boys…
      WORLD CUP BIATHLON CALENDAR                                     followed the Biathlon World Championships in                 country skiing and shooting are complete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Martin FOURCADE                            Alexis BŒUF
      2013/2014                                                       Ruhpolding (GER) 2012.                                         opposites and this is what makes this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         " France is one of the               Born on 14th September 1988 in Ceret       Born on 4th March 1986 in Chambéry
                                                                      Source : Eurosport                                              sport so exciting. Imagine 170 heart
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    strongest nations in the world            Club: DME Font-Romeu Pyrenees 2000         Club: customs La Féclaz
      1. 22/11 – 01/12 : Ostersund (SWE)                              • 470,000 fans gathered in front of Eurosport to                 beats per minute on skis and then
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and so the opportunity to host an           http://www.fourcadebrothers.fr             http://www.alexisboeuf.com
      2. 03/12 – 08/12 : Hochfilzen (AUS)                             watch Martin Fourcade win the pursuit event of                   having to hold your breath whilst
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 event at home, in our new stadium,           • Winner of 5 Crystal Globes in 2013      • Vice World Champion in Nove Mesto
                                                                      these same World Championships.                                              shooting? "
      3. 09/12 – 15/12 : Annecy – Le Grand-Bornand (FRA)                                                                                                                                                                        is truly exceptional! I only hope that           (general, sprint, pursuit, relay and       (CZE) in 2013 (men's relay and mixed
                                                                      Source : Eurosport
      4. 01/01 – 05/01 : Oberhof (GER)                                                                                                                                                                                               this competition will become                mass start)                                relay)
                                                                      • 972 hours retransmission of biathlon competitions                                                                                                                                                     • World Champion in Nove Mesto             •V  ice World Champion in Ruhpolding
      5. 06/01- 12/01 : Ruhpodling (GER)                                                                                                                                                                                             a regular venue on the World
                                                                      around the world in one year. In 1999, transmission                                                                                                                                                        (CZE) in 2013 (individual),                 (GER) in 2012 (men's relay)
                                                                                                                            Distances raced by female athletes                                                                               Cup calendar. "
      6. 13/01-19/01 : Antholz-Anterselva (ITA)                      time failed to exceed 260 hours!                                                                                                                                                                           Ruhpolding (GER) in 2012 (sprint,
          07/02 -23/02 : Winter Olymic Games in Sochi (RUS)                                                                 1.15 km individual                                                                                        Marie-Laure Brunet                                                               Jean-Guillaume BEATRIX
                                                                      Source : INFRONT                                                                                                                                                                                           pursuit, mass start) and in Khanty
                                                                                                                                (4 shoots: lying/standing/lying/standing)                                                                                                                                                Born on 24th March 1988 in St Priest
      7. 03/03 – 09/03 : Pokljuka (SLO)                               • 560 000 spectators assisted at events on the                                                                                                                                                             Mansiysk (RUS) in 2011 (pursuit).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Club: Autrans
      8. 10/03-16/03 : Kontiolahti (FIN)                              world circuit (World Cup and World Championship       2. 7.5 km sprint                                                                                                                                 • Vice Olympic Champion in
                                                                                                                                                                                  The girls…                                                                                                                             • Vice- World Champion in Nove Mesto
                                                                      events 2011/2012).                                        (2 shoots: lying/standing)                                                                                                                       Vancouver (CAN) in 2010 (mass
      9. 17/03-23/03 : Oslo Holmenkollen (NOR)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (CZE) in 2013 (men's relay)
                                                                      Source : INFRONT                                      3. 4 x 6 km relay                                                                                                                                   start)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Marie-Laure BRUNET                              Anaïs BESCOND                                                                          • Vice World Champion in Ruhpolding
                                                                                                                                (2 shoots: lying/standing)                        Born on 20th November 1988 at Lannemezan        Born on 15th May 1987 in Aunay sur Odon     Simon FOURCADE                                (GER) in 2012 (men's relay)
                                                                                                                            4. 12.5 km mass start                               Club: Autrans                                   Club: DME Morbier Bellefontaine             Born on 25th April 1984 in Perpignan       • 13th place in the general World Cup
            World Cup Biathlon Annecy-Le Grand-Bornand                                                                         (4 shoots: lying/lying/standing/standing)          http://www.marielaurebrunet.com                 http://www.anaisbiathlon.com                Club: DME Villard de Lans                    rankings in 2013
                     PROGRAMME OF EVENTS                                                                                    5. 10 km pursuit                                     • Double Olympic medallist in Vancouver        • Vice World Champion in Khanty            http://www.fourcadebrothers.fr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         FRENCH ‘B’ TEAM: Florent
                                                                                                                                (4 shoots: lying/lying/standing/standing)            (CAN) in 2010 (relay and pursuit) and           Mansiysk (RUS) in 2011 (women's          • Triple silver medallist at the World
      Wednesday 11 December
                    th
                                         Official training sessions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      CLAUDE, Simon DESTHIEUX,
                                                                                                                                                                                     Vice-World Champion in Nove Mesto               relay) and in Ruhpolding (GER) in 2012      Championships in Ruhpolding (GER) in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Quentin FILLON MAILLET, Antonin
                                                                                                                            Distances raced by male athletes                         (CZE) in 2013 (mixed relay)                     (women's relay)                             2012 (individual and men's relay) and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         GUIGONNAT, Baptiste JOUTY,
      Thursday 12th December             14.15: Women’s relay                                                                                                                                                                                                                    in Nove Mesto (CZE) in 2013 (men's
                                                                                                                            1. 20 km individual                                  Marie DORIN-HABERT                              Sophie BOILLEY                                                                         Mathieu LEGRAND
                                                                                                                                (4 shoots: lying/standing/lying/standing)                                                                                                        relay)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Born on 19th June 1986 in Lyon                  Born on 18th December 1989 in Valencia                                                 Team Managers
      Friday 13th December               14.15: Men’s relay                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • World Champion in Pyeongchang
                                                                                                                            2. 10 km sprint                                      Club: Les 7 Laux http://www.familledorin.       Club: DME SC Valentinois
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (KOR) in 2009 (mixed relay)             FRENCH ‘A’ TEAM
                                                                                                                                (2 shoots: lying/standing)                        free.fr                                         • Vice World Champion in Khanty
                                         10.30: Women’s sprint                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Women’s team
      Saturday 14th December                                                                                                3. 4 x 7.5 km relay                                  • Double Olympic medallist in Vancouver           Mansiysk (RUS) in 2011 (women's
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Thierry DUSSERRE
                                         13.15: Men’s sprint                                                                    (2 shoots: lying/standing)                           (CAN) in 2010 (relay and sprint), Vice-         relay) and in Ruhpolding (GER) in 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Men’s team
                                                                                                                                                                                     World Champion in Nove Mesto (CZE) in           (women's relay)
                                                                                                                            4. 15 km mass start                                                                                                                                                                         Stéphane BOUTHIAUX
                                         11.15: Women’s pursuit                                                                                                                      2013 (mixed relay)
                                                                                                                                (4 shoots: lying/lying/standing/standing)                                                         FRENCH B TEAM: Marine BOLLIET,
      Sunday 15th December                                                                                                                                                        • 4th in the overall World Cup rankings in
                                                                                                                            5. 12.5 km pursuit                                                                                   Jacquemine BAUD, Anaïs CHEVALIER,
                                         13.15: Men’s pursuit                                                                                                                       2013
                                                                                                                                (4 shoots: lying/lying/standing/standing)                                                         Enora LA TUILLIERE, Floriane
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  PARISSE, Coline VARCIN
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An exclusive ‘A’ licence
      THE SYLVIE BECAERT STADIUM                                                                                                                                                       A project conform to a programme for sustainable development
                                                                                          To organize Olympic and World                                                                • 80% of the facilities will be removed after the competition. Bridges and stands will be
      UNIQUE IN FRANCE                                                                    class events, it is necessary to                           " I can’t wait to                    dismantled.
                                                                                          obtain an A licence, delivered by                       take part in this World              • The stands are those previously used in Annecy for the lakeside festival.
      Located only several hundred metres from the heart of the resort, the Sylvie
                                                                                          the International Biathlon Union                       Cup event! I’m extremely
      Becaert stadium is ideally situated at an altitude of 1000 metres. In accordance                                                                                                 • The existing congress hall will host the press and VIPs.
                                                                                          (IBU). The stadium in Le Grand-                     motivated by the beautifully
      with a strict programme for sustainable development, the new stadium is used
                                                                                          Bornand is the only one in France              preserved valley of Le Grand-Bornand          • Part of the logistics team will set up in the neighbouring ice-rink
      for a series of different events throughout the year: Tour de France, paragliding
                                                                                          to possess this particular licence.              but also by the enthusiasm of the           • The slopes to be used for the races are already existent and designed to preserve the
      landing spot etc.
                                                                                                                                         general public. I desire to honour the           natural agricultural surroundings.
                                                                                          Facts & figures                                spectators who will bring the stadium         An eco-friendly attitude
                                                                                          • 1 shooting range                               to life when they come to support           • During the competition, a shuttle bus service will run from Thônes, half way between
                                                                                          • 30 targets                                      us. The dream becomes reality! "              Annecy and Le Grand Bornand.
                                                                                          • 1 penalty ring                                           Simon Fourcade                    • The use of vehicles will be limited. Access to the competition ground will only be
                                                                                          • 3500 places in the finish area                                                                authorized by shuttle bus or on foot.
                                                                                          • 4000 seats in the stands                                                                   • Recycling waste containers will be installed on site and recyclable plates and cups will
                                                                                          • 20 000 spectators expected at the event                                                       be used throughout the event.
                                                                                          •4 3 million euros: the cost of the stadium financed up to 50%
                                                                                            by Le Grand-Bornand.
                                                                                          •4 3 million television viewers during the 2012- 2013 World Cup season
                                                                                            (source EBU).

                                                                                          An eco-friendly competition
                                                                                          The biathlon stadium perfectly integrates the surrounding natural environment.
                                                                                          Situated within the perimeter of a listed building, the stadium was built in collaboration
                                                                                          with the National Association of Architects.
                                                                                          The shooting wall, for example, was built from local stone in an attempt to preserve the
                                                                                          authentic character of the site.
                                                                                          By successfully combining tourism, alpine farming and the preservation of the
                                                                                          environment, Le Grand-Bornand has become a reference in the Alps. Yet another asset
                                                                                          to strengthen its position amongst the most beautiful winter sports resorts in France.

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" During
                                                                        Nordic facilities                                                                                                                                                                        …and in the rest of the resort                                        World Cup events the
       HEADS OR TAILS,                                                  In the village                                             Biathlon courses
                                                                                                                                                                                          AN ENTIRE RESORT ON TRACK                                                                                                                  festive atmosphere gains
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The stadium is situated in the centre of the
       ALPINE OR NORDIC?                                                • 1 1 different circuits, extremely well prepared for     Those who have contracted the "biathlon virus",        FOR THE WORLD CUP                                                      resort and the atmosphere will spread beyond                      the entire village. Le Grand-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bornand is a festive resort.
                                                                          both classic cross-country and skating, run from         can enroll on a course to perfect their shooting and                                                                          the stands. On the programme: concerts and
                                                                          the village in the direction of the Bouchet Valley .     skating techniques. 4 half days per week during                                                                               bands in the streets, bars and restaurants. A                    The party will be great and the
       A proud member of the TOTFA Club (Top of the French Alps), a
                                                                                                                                   the Christmas and February school holidays.                                                                                   festive and friendly atmosphere will gain the                         numbers impressive. "
       label awarded by ‘France Montagnes’, Le Grand-Bornand is also    •A
                                                                          Nordic itinerary links Le Grand-Bornand to La                                                                  Around the stadium
                                                                                                                                   Price: 110€. For further information contact: The                                                                             entire resort throughout the week.                                       Jean-Guillaume
       emerging as an international reference in biathlon. The resort    Clusaz.                                                                                                          20 000 spectators are expected on site. Crowds can also follow the
                                                                                                                                   Cross-Country and Snowshoe School in Le Grand-                                                                                                                                                              Béatrix
       is an exceptional playground for fans of cross-country skiing    •A
                                                                          Biathlon stadium in the Bouchet Valley and the                                                                 races on giant screens and enjoy live commentary.                      Tickets
       and biathlon.                                                                                                               Bornand – 00 33 (0)4 50 02 78 17,
                                                                         international Sylvie Becart stadium in the centre                                                                Tickets are now available for the finish area (3500 standing places)   Close to the athletes
                                                                                                                                   www.esf-skidefond.com
                                                                         of the village.                                                                                                  or the stands (4000 seats).                                            Spectators zone:                                    Initiation sessions
                                              " This is an              • Initiation zones near the skating rink in the village   Biathlon in summer too!                                                                                                       Adults: 7 to 9€, Children under 10: 5 to 7€         Because such an event creates a general
                                         excellent opportunity            and at the Nordic chalet.                                The summer version is very similar. Shoot 10                                                                                  4 day pass for the spectators zone:                 enthusiasm, initiation sessions will be organized
                                       to have a go! Novices will       •9
                                                                          km of Nordic trails are guaranteed by artificial        or 50m targets, race and relay in the lair of our                                                                                                                                 around the Stadium during the week of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Adult: 24€, Children under 10: 20€
                                    get hooked, that's for sure. On      snow.                                                     international biathlon stadium.                                                                                                                                                   competition. Professionals from the ESF French
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 World Cup VIP tickets                               Ski School propose to initiate the general public
                                     the shooting range, it's great                                                                Prices: from 12€/person for a 1 hour introductory
                                                                        In Chinaillon                                                                                                                                                                            Seats in the stands:                                to the joys of biathlon.
                                    fun watching the targets drop                                                                  session. Contact the Nordic Chalet -
                                                                        •4
                                                                          circuits, 2 to 12 km long, departing from the                                                                                                                                         Adults: 17 to 21€, children under 10: 12 to 17€
                                             one by one! "                                                                         www.auberge-nordique.com                                                                                                                                                          Volunteers
                                                                         old village. Groomed for classic cross-country                                                                                                                                          4 day pass for the stands:
                                          Marie-Laure Brunet                                                                                                                                                                                                     Adults: 59€, children under 10: 46€                 Volunteers play an important role in the
                                                                         only.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Contact for ticket sales:                           organization of a World Cup event. A stadium,
                                                                        Biathlon is a year-round sport in Le Grand-Bornand                                                                                                                                                                                           athletes, good organization but also a great
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ticket@biathlon-annecy-legrandbornand.com
                                                                          A fun and friendly sport, biathlon has many                                                                                                                                                                                                number of volunteers are essential to the
                                                                          virtues: endurance, concentration, stress and                                                                                                                                          World Cup package deals                             success of a World Cup event.
                                                                          emotional management...                                                                                                                                                                Le Grand-Bornand has rapidly responded to a         500 people volunteered to help a the final of
                                                                          More than a sport, it's a true school of life!                                                                                                                                         growing enthusiasm for biathlon by creating a       the IBU Cup in 2011 . Once again the resort will
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 number of package deals. Nordic entusiasts can      seek voluntary help during the World Cup in
                                                                                An introduction to shooting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 come and encourage the world’s top athletes,        2013: VIP officials, stadium staff, ticket sales,
                                                                                Children can enjoy a safe introduction to                                                                                                                                        enjoy the party, try their hand at biathlon and
                                                                                shooting with laser rifles.                                                                                                                                                                                                          logistics and technical staff. Energetic and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 stay in one of the best addresses in resort.        motivated volunteers will come from the four
                                                                                • Every Wednesday during the season                                                                                                                                              Packages                                            corners of the region and sometimes from even
                                                                                • Every Saturday in January from 2.00 to                                                                                                                                        • 3 nights accommodation / 4 days in the stands:   further afield. Their objective: to share a human
                                                                                   4.00pm                                                                                                                                                                           from 155€ per person.                            adventure and great sporting experience.
                                                                                • 1 hour session: 13€                                                                                                                                                            • 3 nights accommodation / 4 days in the           To volunteer contact:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    spectators zone: from 120€ per person.           volontaire@biathlon-annecy-legrandbornand.com
                                                                                Mini-group lessons
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Prices are based on studio accommodation for
                                                                                Halfway between group and individual                                                                                                                                             4 people.
                                                                                lessons, these sessions enable 2 to 3                                                                                                                                            Contact: Le Grand-Bornand
                                                                                people to discover biathlon together.                                                                                                                                            Reservation 00 33 (0)04 50 02 78 06

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BETWEEN MOUNTAINS…                                                                A vast ski area
                                                                                                                                                                                    IN THE TRACKS OF   The little girl from Le Grand-Bo
                                                                                         Located only an hour from Geneva and 30 minutes from Lake Annecy, at the heart of
                                                                                         the Aravis mountain range and dominated by the summit of ‘Pointe Percée’ at 2750m,
                                                                                                                                                                                    TESSA WORLEY       Tessa Worley, the little girl from Le Grand                 Tessa Worley
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Was born on 4th October
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Bornand, shows kindness, pugnacity, talent,
                                                                                         Le Grand-Bornand is extremely well reputed amongst French ski resorts.                                        freshness and energy that make her one of the             1989 in Annemasse
       LE GRAND BORNAND, ONE OF THE                                                      The ski area: facts & figures                                                                                 most endearing champions of French skiing. The     • Member of the Grand-Bornand Ski
       TOP 15 FRENCH SKI RESORTS                                                         •A
                                                                                           member of “Top of the French Alps”, an elite club that counts the 15 best ski resorts                      reigning giant slalom World Champion learnt to          Club from the age of 7
                                                                                          in France.                                                                                                   ski in Le Grand-Bornand. She grew up here and      • Giant Slalom World Champion in
       Le Grand-Bornand…A Champion breeding ground!                                                                                                                                                    comes back to relax between two competitions.
                                                                                         •2
                                                                                           20 kilometres of slopes (Aravis ski area: Le Grand-Bornand, La Clusaz, Manigod and                                                                                   Schladming in 2013
       Competition is inbred in Le Grand-Bornand! This theory was recently                                                                                                                             If you’re lucky you may just bump into her on
                                                                                          Saint-Jean de Sixt).                                                                                                                                            • Giant Slalom bronze medallist in
       confirmed by the line-up of 11 champions at the start of the competition                                                                                                                        the slopes!
                                                                                         • 90 kilometres of slopes in Le Grand-Bornand.                                                                                                                    Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2011
       season. A record that makes Le Grand-Bornand the most represented
                                                                                         • One of the best snow-parks in France.                                                                       My Grand-Bornand                                     • 12 podiums on the World Cup
       French resort on the international ski circuit, led by Tessa Worley, Giant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              circuit, including 7 victories
       Slalom World Champion in 2013!                                                    • The longest floodlit slope in the region.                                                                   My favourite slope
       Local champions: Tessa Worley (alpine), Steve Missillier (alpine), Thomas         • 146 snow makers                                                                                             The top of the Lachat, departure point of the
       Mermillod (alpine), Roddy Darragon (cross-country), Christophe Perrillat                                                                                                                        most beautiful slope in resort, 3 km long and
                                                                                         A charming village resort looking to the future
       (cross-country), Ivan Perrillat (cross-country), Benjamin Daviet (cross-                                                                                                                        1100 m drop.
       country handisport), Claire Chapotot (snowboard cross), Nelly Moenne-                                                                                                                           My favourite bars
       Loccoz (snowboard cross), Bastien Midol (ski-cross) and Jonathan Midol
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Le Croix Saint-Maurice, Marco's bar and Le Green
       (ski-cross).                                                                                     " Often imitated, never                                                                        Monkey. They all have a warm atmosphere and
                                                                                                     equaled, Le Grand-Bornand                                                                         are popular with the fan club.
                                                                                             beautifully illustrates the authentic resort
                                                                                           concept. Its chalets, some of which date back                                                               My favourite places to eat
                                                                                           to the 17th century rub shoulders with modern                                                               The Floria for its location near the slopes, Le
                                                                                    technology and equipment. Pastoral traditions feed the                                                             Confins des Sens for gourmet cuisine and La
                   " 8 athletes from
                                                                                    freestyle culture, traditional farms stand alongside cozy                                                          Ferme du Pépé for its local specialities.
                Le Grand-Bornand were
            present at the Olympic Games                                            spas. Where others failed, Le Grand-Bornand succeeded                                                              For me...
            in Vancouver in 2010. In Sochi                                            in raising the culture of paradox to the rank of an art.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Le Grand-Bornand is my home, my mum and my
           in February 2014, there may be                                            The art of living in the mountains to the full. Here, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                       little brother, the Ski Club and my friends.
          even more of us! Our group is our                                         contemplative discover the rare luxury of retreat in our
        strength. We all get on well together                                       un-spoilt valleys whilst amateurs of thrills and spills take
               and support each other. "                                                  advantage of a dynamic programme of events
                                                                                                          and entertainment."
                    Tessa Worley
                                                                                                   Isabelle Pochat-Cottilloux,
                                                                                                  director of the Tourist Office

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…AND LAKESIDE                                                                                                              IN THE WAKE OF                                                                 Clementine Lucine is a key name in the world
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 of water skiing. The girl from Annecy has
                                                                                                                                  CLEMENTINE LUCINE                   " There’s a reason why                     already won the most prestigious titles during
                                                                                                                                                                  they call Annecy the ‘Venice of                almost a decade of her high-level career. A
                                                                                                                                                                the Alps’. I love walking the streets            passion born from the pleasures of water and
       ANNECY, THE JEWEL OF THE ALPS                                                                                                                         of the old town, along its canals. It has a         skiing on Lake Annecy where she has always
                                                                                                                                                                romantic and relaxing atmosphere.                lived.
       A historic and cultural town, Annecy is renowned for its scenic beauty, natural and architectural heritage and excellent
       quality of life!                                                                                                                                  I’m happiest though, on the lakeside. I love the
       The capital of the Haute Savoie region benefits from an exceptional environment. Situated on the edge of the purest                               beauty of the surroundings, the clear water and
       European lake, at the foot of the Aravis and Bauges mountains, Annecy is only a stone’s throw from Switzerland and                                 the numerous activities that together make it                        Clementine
       Italy.                                                                                                                                              a site of international renown. On a cultural
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Lucine
                                                                                                                                                            note, the town was recently rewarded for
       This privileged geographical situation contributes to a thriving economy generated by technology and tourism.                                                                                                   Was born on 2nd August 1982
                                                                                                                                                             its excellent choice of museums, castles
       Annecy has preserved its historic town centre, popular with visitors and has successfully developed a varied choice                                                                                                     in Annecy
                                                                                                                                                                  and exhibitions. Welcome to my
       of outdoor leisure activities for every season of the year.
                                                                                                                                                                            home town! "                             • Member of the water-skiing club
       Annecy is also reputed for its experience and efficiency in the organization of international cultural and sporting                                                                                                 in Sevrier-Annecy
       events, its prestigious Lakeside Festival in August and Film Animation Festival in June plus a number of cultural and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         • 5-times World Champion
       sports events throughout the year.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • 133 medals in different Championships
       For more information: www.annecy.fr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                (French, European and World Championships)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  since 1996.
                                                                                                                                                      My Annecy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • World Record holder for figures with
                                                                                                                                                      My favourite place                                             10040 points (1st woman to have
                                                                                                                                                      The water ski club in Sevrier-Annecy, to enjoy the lake          reached 10,000 points in the
                                                                                                                                                      and meet my friends.                                                history of water skiing).
                                                                                                                                                      My favourite bars
                                                                                                                                                      Le Moon and les Ecuries du Pré carré.
                                                                                                                                                      My favourite places to eat
                                                                                                                                                      The Imperial for Sunday morning brunch, the Bora Bora for its atmosphere, the Atelier Gourmand at the
                                                                                                                                                      gates of the old town or L’Amandier, a gourmet bistro with views of the lake.
                                                                                                                                                      For me...
                                                                                                                                                      I enjoy getting my hair cut at ‘Salon sur Cour’ and going to the gym with Eric my physical trainer and
                                                                                                                                                      pilates teacher.

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