The BAT is BACK ! 4 years after the latest edition, the BAT Race will be held again on Lake Saint Leonard (Switzerland) on march 12th.
On the program: solo and tandem races, kids race!
The competitors will compete in a tournament with a women’s table and a men’s table. For those eliminated in the 1st round, a losers’ tournament will allow them to do at least 2 solo races plus the tandem and relay race!
Competitors who so wish will then be able to compete in the Red Paddle Tandem (15”), a race that promises to be particularly fun, with falls to be expected…
The equipment (paddle, vest, paddles) is provided by our sports partner since 2015: Red Paddle Co, inventor of the inflatable stand up paddle.
Come in disguise!
For this stage like no other of the Alpine Lakes Tour, even more exceptional, we want something really fun by trying to welcome as many people as possible. We would like everyone to come dressed up… The theme being naturally that of superheroes! But everyone doesn’t have to be Batman or Batwoman… The idea is to have a disguise in keeping with this very original spot! A prize will be awarded for the best costumes!
There will be a main race based on sprints. Everybody will race at least twice.
A kids race will also be held. (free)
Fees : Entrance Fee to the lake CHF 12 / BAT Race fees : 28€ – Free for the kids under 14 registered for the kids Race.
No more health restrictions according the canton of Valais rules
The underground lake of Saint Léonard
The underground lake of St-Léonard is located in Switzerland, between Sion and Sierre, in the heart of the Valais Alps. This lake nestles between 30 and 70 meters deep. With a length of almost 300 meters, it is the largest natural and navigable underground lake in Europe. Weakly influenced by seasonal changes, the temperature of the cave is constantly around 15 degrees, that of the water at 11 degrees.
Open to the public from March to October, the lake can be explored by taking part in guided tours on boats with a capacity of 40 people. Original events are regularly offered there, such as aperitifs or concerts on board the boats.
The official opening of the lake to the public for the 2022 season will take place the weekend after the BAT Race.
Navigating the lake on a stand-up paddle is totally unique and reserved for this stage of the Alpine Lakes Tour.
BAT Race 2022 program
08:00 Welcome and confirmation of registration
08:30 – 09:30 1st round Men
09:30 – 10:30 1st round Women
10:45 – 11:15 Tandem race
11:30 – 11:50 ½ final men
12:00 – 12:20 ½ final women
12:30 – 13:30 free practice
13:40 – 14:10 consolation men
14:20 – 14:50 consolation women
15:00 – 15:30 Kids Race
15: 45 – 4:15 p.m. Relay race 4:15
p.m.: consolation final
4:30 p.m. men’s and women
4:40 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. free access to the lake
5:15 p.m.: prize giving
La BAT is BACK ! 4 ans après la dernière édition, la BAT Race, aura lieu à nouveau sur le plus grand lac souterrain d’Europe à Saint Léonard dans le canton du Valais, en Suisse le 12 mars !
Au programme : courses en solo et tandem, kids race !
Les concurrents s’affronteront en tournoi avec un tableau femme et un tableau homme. Pour les personnes éliminées au 1er tour, un tournoi des perdants leur permettra de faire au minimum 2 courses en solo plus la course en tandem et en relais !
Les concurrents qui le souhaiteront pourront ensuite s’affronter sur la Red Paddle Tandem (15”), course qui s’annonce particulièrement ludique, avec des chutes à prévoir…
Le matériel (paddle, gilet, pagaies) est fourni par notre partenaire sportif depuis 2015 : Red Paddle Co, inventeur du stand up paddle gonflable.
Venez déguisés !
Pour cette étape pas comme les autres de l’Alpine Lakes Tour, encore plus exceptionnelle, nous voulons quelque chose de vraiment fun en essayant d’accueillir le plus de monde possible. Nous aimerions que chacun vienne déguisé… Le thème étant bien naturellement celui des super héros ! Mais tout le monde n’est pas obligé d’être en Batman ou Batwoman… L’idée est d’avoir un déguisement en rapport avec ce spot si original ! Un prix sera remis pour les plus beaux déguisements !
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