OFFICIAL PROGRAM 2025

SATURDAY JANUARY 11: prologue – megÈve

Presented by Raclette de Savoie

Prologue

DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT

10 am – 5 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF village on the Saint Amour meadow

Entertainment: In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.

2 pm – 3 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF 2025 carriage presentation on Place de l’Eglise, Megève

Distance: 7 km – 180 m D+ / 180 m D-

START / FINISH PLACE: Megève Cote 2 000

6 pm : Start of prologue
6:45 pm – 7:20 pm : Prologue finishes

RACE LOCATION :

6:10 pm – 7 pm : Chalet de la Livraz

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12: STAGE 1 – MEGÈVE

Presented by Royal Canin

First stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF and Trophée Haute Savoie

Distance: 32 km – 800 m D+ / 800 m D-

START / FINISH AREA: Megève Cote 2000

10 am – 4 pm: La Grande Odyssée VVF Village
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs that can be petted, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, animations for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
11 am – 12 am : Departure
1:15 pm – 3 pm: Finishes and prize-giving ceremony
3 pm – 4 pm : L’Odyssée pour Tous with Crédit Mutuel
4 pm : Odyssée pour Tous with Crédit Mutuel podium

RACE LOCATIONS :

11:10 am – 1:20 pm : D309 (Le Lait)
12 am – 2:30 pm : Chalet de la Livraz
12:15 am – 1:10 pm : Cote 2000 (close to start area)

monday JANUARY 13: STAGE 2 – LA CHAPELLE D’ABONDANCE

Second stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF du Trophée Haute Savoie

Distance: 34 km – 760 m D+ / 760 m D-

START / FINISH PLACE: Nordic site

1 pm – 7 pm: La Grande Odyssée VVF Village
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (a musher and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
2 pm: Children’s Odyssey with Crédit Mutuel
3 pm : Children’s Odyssey podium with Crédit Mutuel
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm : Departures
6:15 pm – 8:10 pm : Finishes and prize-giving ceremony

RACE LOCATIONS :

4 pm – 7:35 pm : Nordic site
4:45 pm – 8:15 pm : Crêt Béni Alpine site (close to start area)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14: STAGE 3 BERNEX

Third stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF, special stage.

Distance: 4 km dry climb – 550 m D+.

START / FINISH AREA: Snow front

1 pm – 6 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF Village
Entertainment: In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (a musher and numerous sled dogs that can be petted, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
4 pm – 5 pm : Departures
5 pm – 5:50 pm : Finishes and prize-giving ceremony

RACE LOCATIONS :

4:20 pm – 5:40 pm: Arrival from Pré Richard chairlift (access via Pré Richard chairlift)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15: STAGE 4 – LA TOUSSUIRE – LE CORBIER

Fourth stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF.

Distance: 22 km – 1150 M D+ / 1290 M D-

START PLACE : La Toussuire – Rue principale

1 pm – 6:30 pm: La Grande Odyssée VVF village in Le Corbier.
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
5:15 pm – 6 pm: Departures

ARRIVAL PLACE: LE CORBIER – FRONT DE NEIGE

6:50 pm – 8:10 pm: Finishes and prize-giving ceremony

RACE LOCATIONS :

5:45 pm – 6:20 pm : Espace nordique de la Toussuire

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16: STAGE 5 – LES KARELLIS

Fifth stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF

Distance: 37 km – 1330 M D+ / 1330 M D-

START / FINISH PLACE : Les Karellis snow front

1 pm – 7:30 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF Village
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
4 pm – 4:40 pm : Departures
6:15 pm – 8:45 pm : Finishes and prize-giving ceremony

RACE LOCATIONS :

4:30 – 5:15 pm : Col d’Albanne
5:15 pm – 7 pm : Entrance to alpine site (bottom of Ponsonnière piste)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17: STAGE 6 – AUSSOIS

Presented by Zolux

Sixth stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF and first stage of the Trophée Allianz

Distance: 27 km – 1000 M D+ / 1000 M D-

START / FINISH AREA: Aussois snow front

10 am – 6:30 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF village
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
3 pm – 4 pm : Departures
5 pm – 6:45 pm : Finishes and prize-giving ceremony

RACE LOCATIONS :

4 pm – 4:30 pm : Monolithe de Sardières
4:05 pm – 5:00 pm : Sardières – Nordic site
4:30 pm – 5:40 pm : Croix d’Aussois

SATURDAY JANUARY 18: STAGE 7a – BESSANS – BONNEVAL SUR ARC – VAL CENIS

Presented by Francodex

Seventh stage (part 1) of La Grande Odyssée VVF and second stage (part 1) of Trophée Allianz

Distance: 47 km – 1160 M D+ / 810 M D-

START PLACE: SITE NORDIQUE DE BESSANS / Col du Mont Cenis

10 am – 5 pm: La Grande Odyssée VVF village on the Bessans Nordic site.
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
1 pm – 2 pm: L’Odyssée des Espoirs with Crédit Mutuel
2:30 p.m.: L’Odyssée des Espoirs podium with Crédit Mutuel
3 pm – 4 pm: Mass-start (3 different starts)

ARRIVAL PLACE: Col du Mont Cenis

6 pm – 9:30 pm: Finishes at the polar base (not open to the public on Saturday evening)

RACE LOCATIONS :

4:20 pm – 6:30 pm: Bonneval sur Arc – L’Oratoire
5:10 pm – 7:10 pm: La Bessannaise (Bessans)
5:30 pm – 8:15 pm: Les Essarts (Val Cenis)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19: STAGE 7B – VAL CENIS

Presented by Animalis

Seventh stage (part 2) of La Grande Odyssée VVF and second stage (part 2) of Trophée Allianz

Distance: 35 km – 640 M D+ / 640 M D-

START PLACE: Col du Mont Cenis / FINISH PLACE: Val Cenis Lanslevillard

9 am : Chairlift opens (ask at the Tourist Office to reserve a pedestrian PASS)
10 am – 11 am : Departure from Col du Mont Cenis
12:15 am – 2:15 pm : Arrival at Col du Mont Cenis
2 pm – 5 pm : Bivouac at Col du Mont Cenis (open to the public)
2 pm – 6 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF village in Val Cenis Lanslevillard.
Entertainment: In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs that can be petted, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, animations for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
5 pm – 5.10 pm : Departure from Col du Mont Cenis
5:20 pm – 5:45 pm : Finish in Val Cenis Lanslevillard and prize-giving ceremony

MONDAY JANUARY 20: STAGE 8 – VALMOREL – DOUCY

Eighth stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF

Distance: 27 km – 1310 M D+ / 1370 M D-

START: VALMOREL LUGE TRACK / FINISH: DOUCY RESORT

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF village in Valmorel.
Entertainment: In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon led by our partner VVF. And many other stands and activities proposed by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
10 am – 12:30 am / 2 pm – 7 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF village in Doucy.

Grand Nord activities (2 mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…)

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm : Departures
6:20 pm – 8 pm : Finishes and prize-giving ceremony at Doucy station

RACE LOCATIONS :

6 pm – 7:45 pm – Doucy Station (close to start area)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21: STAGE 9 – LES 7 LAUX

Presented by Aésio Mutuelle

Ninth stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF and first stage of the Trophée Crédit Mutuel

DAY LONG EVENTS: CHILDREN’S ODYSSEY at Collet d’Allevard

Departure point: SUPER COLLET

10 am – 11 am : L’Odyssée des Enfants with Crédit Mutuel
11 am : Children’s Odyssey podium with Crédit Mutuel

Distance: 38 km – 1250 M D+ / 1250 M D-

START PLACE: Front de neige

1 pm – 7:30 pm: La Grande Odyssée VVF Village
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
4 pm – 5 pm : Departures
5:55 pm – 8:55 pm: Finishes and prize-giving ceremony

WHERE THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE :

5:25 pm – 7:30 pm : Snow front (close to start area)
5:30 pm – 8:15 pm : Nordic site

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22: STAGE 10 – COL DE PORTE

Tenth stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF and second stage of the Trophée Crédit Mutuel

Distance: 18 km – 640 M D+ / 640 M D-

START / FINISH AREA: Col de Porte Nordic start (SARCENAS)

11 am – 5 pm : La Grande Odyssée VVF village
Activities : In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
2 pm – 3 pm : Departures
3 pm – 4:30 pm : Finishes and prize-giving ceremony

RACE LOCATIONS :

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm : Biathlon stadium
2:35 pm – 4:20 pm : Route du Charmant Som

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23: STAGE 11 – VILLARD DE LANS

Presented by Flexadin

Eleventh stage of La Grande Odyssée VVF and third stage of the Trophée Crédit Mutuel

Distance: 38 km – 1080 M D+ / 1080 M D-

START / FINISH PLACE: Villard de Lans: Site nordique Bois barbu

10 am – 4 pm: La Grande Odyssée VVF village
Entertainment: In the heart of the La Grande Odyssée VVF Village, come and discover a wide range of activities: Grand Nord animation (two mushers and numerous sled dogs to pet, discovery and explanation of mushing equipment, activities for children…). But also a ‘Pause Gourmande’ area, virtual reality and biathlon, hosted by our partner VVF. And many other stands and events put on by our partners and exhibitors. Not forgetting the official La Grande Odyssée VVF boutique and the presence of Sitka, our mascot.
11 am – 12 pm : Departures
12.50 am – 3.50 pm : Finishes and prize-giving ceremony
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm : Closing ceremony

WHERE THE RACE TAKES PLACE :