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Autumn leaves, grazing deer and a royal hunting lodge on the horizon.
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Serre-Ponçon Swim Challenge 2027
A long, quiet crossing of an alpine lake with your own kayaker beside you.
Lac de Serre-Ponçon, France Saturday 3 July 2027
Why you might love it
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A rare supported point-to-point swim in a stunning mountain setting - a natural next step after 5-10 km lake events.
Who this suits
Experienced open-water swimmers building towards marathon or channel-style swims.
Getting ready
Preparation
A small-field, kayak-supported point-to-point swim on the turquoise Lac de Serre-Ponçon in the Hautes-Alpes, over 12 km or 20 km, with a dawn start.
In your Race Year
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