Open water swimming races "Verdon Swim Experience#6

An open water swimming event on Lake Verdon and the Verdon Gorges was an obvious choice for us...

This exceptional site, visited by millions of people every year, has everything you need to organise a large-scale sporting event.

While pursuing your passion, you will discover, alongside swimmers from all over the world, the turquoise waters of the lake nestled between immense steep cliffs.

The VERDON SWIM EXPERIENCE will allow you to enjoy a unique moment, swimming in the most beautiful canyon in Europe!

800 million m3 of water retained in the lake, cliffs over 700m high, water of a unique colour... This place fascinates, as confirmed by numerous TV and press reports.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer, come and enjoy the VERDON SWIM EXPERIENCE.

The 3-day programme includes 8 open water swimming events and a paddle race in a magical setting!

Friday, 26 June 2026:
VSE3.5 & VSE6.0 SUNSET WITHOUT FINS, WITHOUT MONOFINS
From 3:00 p.m.
Opening of the VSE village at the CADENO water sports centre in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
Various information and stands from our partners.
3:00 p.m.: Collection of caps for the VSE6.0 and VSE3.5 SUNSET (without fins and without monofins)
5:40 p.m.: Departure of shuttle buses to the start area
6:00 p.m.: Collection of VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 caps, fins and monofins SUNRISE
6:20 p.m.: Briefing for VSE6.0 and VSE3.5 SUNSET WITHOUT FINS - Etoile water sports centre
6:30 p.m.: Start of VSE6.0 and VSE3.5 SUNSET WITHOUT FINS - Etoile water sports centre
8:45 p.m.: VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNSET awards ceremony

Saturday, 27 June 2026
VSE3.5 & VSE6.0 SUNRISE WITH FINS AND MONOFINS
VSE500
VERDON PADDLE RACE
CROSS SWIM EXPERIENCE
VSE3.5& VSE6.0 SUNSET WITHOUT FINS
From 6:30 a.m.
Opening of the VSE village at the CADENO water sports centre in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
Various information and stands from our partners.
6:30 a.m.: Collection of caps for the VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNRISE reserved fins and monofins
7:15 a.m.: Departure of shuttle buses to the starting area
7:45 a.m.: VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNRISE briefing at the Etoile water sports centre
8:00 a.m.: Start of VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNRISE with fins and monofins
09:00: Collection of caps for the VSE500m and VERDON PADDLE RACE
10:15: Prize-giving for VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 fins and monofins
10:50: VSE500 briefing
11:00: Departure of VSE500
11:45 a.m.: Prize-giving ceremony for the VSE500
1:15 p.m.: Briefing for the VERDON PADDLE RACE 12km at La Cadeno
1:30 p.m.: Start of the VERDON PADDLE RACE 12km at La Cadeno
3:00 p.m.: Collection of VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNSET caps without fins
3:20 p.m.: CROSS SWIM EXPERIENCE briefing
3:30 p.m.: CROSS SWIM EXPERIENCE start
5:00 p.m.: VERDON PADDLE RACE awards ceremony at La Cadeno
5:15 p.m.: CROSS SWIM EXPERIENCE awards ceremony
5:40 p.m.: Shuttle buses depart for the start area
6:00 p.m.: Collection of VSE6.0 SUNRISE caps without fins
6:15 p.m.: Briefing for VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNSET without fins at the Etoile water sports centre
6:30 p.m.: Start of VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNSET without fins at the Etoile water sports centre
8:00 p.m.: VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNSET without fins awards ceremony at La Cadeno

Sunday, 28 June 2026
VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNRISE WITHOUT FINS
VSE1.5
From 6:00 a.m.
Opening of the VSE village at the CADENO water sports centre in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
Various information and stands from our partners.
6:00 a.m.: Collection of caps for the VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNRISE (without fins)
7:10 a.m.: Departure of shuttle buses to the starting area
7:45 a.m.: Briefing for VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 without fins at the Etoile water sports centre.
8:00 a.m.: Departure for VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 SUNRISE
9:00 a.m.: Collection of VSE1.5 caps
10:30 a.m.: VSE3.5 and VSE6.0 awards ceremony
11:15 am: Briefing for VSE1.5 without fins
11:30 am: Start of VSE1.5 without fins
12:15 pm: Prize-giving for VSE1.5 without fins

Organised by Créasports Organisation with the support of La Cadeno Plage leisure centre & L'Etoile water sports centre