Location
The competition is based at the landing zone on Doussard beach.
A (yellow) raft is moored 100 meters off the beach,
- The jury is situated on the landing area “SIV” at Doussard beach.
- The public can watch from the beach nearby.
Take-off zone: Col de la Forclaz 1240m at Talloires-Montmin
Total height difference: 790m
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Landing raft
Parking
Doussard Beach, best place to watch the show.
View of competition location : Doussard beach
Amenities
Public parking lot
Snacks and drinks
Public lavatories
Animation Area
Rescue center
Access for the disabled
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©Antoine Desvallées
![©Alain Bailly](http://wpac-annecy-2016.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Plage-de-doussard-1024x768.jpg)
French Championships
Activities
Besides these World Paragliding Aerobatics Championships there are many activities you don’t want to miss. Get all the information from the main Tourist Offices:
L’Office de Tourisme des Sources du lac d’Annecy
Phone # +33 (0)4 50 44 60 24
L’Office de Tourisme du Lac d’Annecy
Phone # +33 (0)4 50 45 00 33
Access to Doussard
CLOSEST TRAIN STATION (SNCF): Annecy
COMING BY PLANE:
- From Cointrin, Geneva int. airport (GVA)
- Shuttle GVA-Annecy
- Carpooling : Le Grand Saconnex (GVA) – Annecy
- From Saint Exupéry, Lyon airport (LYS)
- Train : Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV (fast train) – airport – Annecy
- Link LYS-Part Dieu train station via the Rhône Express then by train or carpooling to Annecy
GETTING TO DOUSSARD
- Bus: Line 51 Annecy – Albertville