French biathlon event begins this weekend

This weekend, the French biathlon community will gather in Arçon, Doubs, for the Arçon Summer Tour. The event will take place from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, with sprints on Saturday and pursuits on Sunday.

Florence Baverel stadium hosts 20th anniversary celebration

The Florence Baverel stadium, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, will host the competitions. For the first time, access to the stadium during the Summer Tour 2026 will be paid.

Nordic Magazine offers publications and a new card game

Nordic Magazine will have a stand at the event, offering its books, comics, magazines, and the newly printed Winter Guide 2026/2027. The guide includes 176 pages with Eric Perrot, Lou Jeanmonnot, and Quentin Fillon-Maillet on the cover, and provides information about the upcoming season and numerous articles.

New biathlon card game introduced

The editorial team has also developed the first 100% biathlon card game, called Biathlon Mass-start, which allows players (two to five) to compete as biathletes in direct confrontation.

Event includes training and competitions for multiple age groups

The event schedule includes training sessions, rifle checks, shooting tests, and races for various age groups and categories, including U17, U19, U21, and Seniors. The senior French pursuit championships will take place during the event.

Complete program available for Arçon Summer Tour

The complete program for the Arçon Summer Tour is available, and the event will support the senior French pursuit championships.