La Grande Odyssée Savoie-Mont-Blanc

The first Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont-Blanc race was born in 2005 on an original idea of Nicolas Vanier and Henry Kam. This is about the most technical sled-dog race in the world. This year, from January 11th until January 21st, 20 teams with 280 dogs will run between 800 and 1 000 km for two weeks and climb more than 25 000 meters through the magnificent landscapes of Savoie and Haute-Savoie areas.
All along the 10 different stages, including 2 mass starts, a total of US$100 000 in prize will be shared between the winners.

Besides the race itself, many activities will be organized in the villages holding the event. It includes Avoriaz, Chatel, Morgins, Champery, Les Gets, Morzine, Megeve, Bonneval-sur-arc, Aussois and Val Cenis.

Promo 2009
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This event is the opportunity to get Dog sleigh rides in the following resorts: Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, the polar base at Val Cenis, Aussois.

Otherwise: L'Alpe d'Huez, La clusaz, Chamonix, Les Saisies, Vars, Les Contamines-Montjoie, Autrans propose initiations to 2-3 days camps.