Biathlon: aim for the bulls eye!

Due to massive TV and press coverage of biathlon - combining XC skiing and target shooting - more and more people want to try it. The new image of this sport has led resorts in the Pays du Mont-Blanc to meet this demand by opening biathlon trails for the general public.

Megève and Les Contamines Montjoie are bustling. New laser rifles mean the general public and even children can try this Nordic sport in safety. The rifles are connected to a computer which scores the shots, so you learn risk-free. Try the range at one of the Pays du Mont-Blanc spots. You'll find it difficult to stop! Suspense, entertainment and thrills all at the same time! Once you've learnt the basics, you can continue to progress with air guns and even, once you've become an expert, with 22 rifles at targets 50 metres away. This is exactly what biathlon competitors do - but you don't have to punish yourselves like they do when they go to their limits! Faithful to its reputation for innovative leisure activities, the Pays du Mont-Blanc has always pioneered new approaches to mountain fun and contributed to the development of every kind of glide and ride sports. Fun for all the family!