Festivals, fairs and sporting events
in the Embrun region

In an exceptional setting, between mountains and sunny shores, our campsite near Lake Serre-Ponçon is the ideal starting point to fully experience the year’s cultural and sporting highlights. The Embrun region pulses with the rhythm of eclectic festivals, legendary competitions, and committed fairs. In the Hautes-Alpes, summer is also dotted with sporting events: come out and cheer on the Tour de France cyclists or the athletes of the Embrunman, a famous, demanding, and high-level triathlon! These events reflect the identity of a dynamic and welcoming region, where a passion for sport, a love of music, respect for the environment, and local conviviality intertwine. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a music lover, or simply curious, let yourself be carried away by the unique energy of these emblematic events.
The Trad’in Festival
Since 2010, the Kaya association has organized these World Music festivities, marking the beginning of summer. Artists from all over the world come to perform in Embrun each year, delighting an increasingly loyal audience. The festival takes place in early July at the Jardin du Roc in Embrun town center, over 3 days, combining celebration with a magnificent natural environment. A perfectly planned stay!
All information on the Trad’in Festival website

The Outdoormix Festival
The spring event in the Embrun region! The campsite is a partner of this festival which celebrates outdoor extreme sports practiced in our mountains: kite-surfing, longboarding, freestyle slacklining or High-Line, downhill mountain biking, BMX… An opportunity to bring together the stars of these disciplines for demonstrations, but also to offer introductions to convert new enthusiasts!
For 3 days, sporting days and concerts follow one another, a village is set up on the shores of Embrun’s lake, and the party is in full swing! The 2025 edition took place from June 6 to 9. All information on the Outdoormix website
The Génépi Organic Fair
More than 20 years after its first edition, the Organic Fair is more relevant than ever in our mountains and in today’s world. In addition to the many exhibitors at the fair, each year a theme is defined, and conferences are organized around environmental issues. Organic workshops, farmers’ market, energy and construction hubs, conferences, shows, concerts… The richness of this event is a real strength for our region, a direction to maintain for all stakeholders in our society. All information on the Génépi Organic Fair website


The Serre-Ponçon Ultra Trail
Among the festivals and events in the Embrun region, the Grand Trail de Serre-Ponçon stands out as a must-attend event for mountain running enthusiasts. This ultra-trail, held annually around the majestic Lake Serre-Ponçon, offers participants challenging routes through breathtaking alpine landscapes. With varied distances adapted to different levels, this competition attracts seasoned runners as well as amateurs seeking a personal challenge. Organized in a spirit of conviviality and respect for the environment, the event highlights the natural richness of the Embrun region. Several formats are offered, from the 18 km discovery route to the legendary 72 km with 4,000 m of positive elevation gain. The route crosses the emblematic communes of the region, with a finish at the summit of Morgon for the most experienced. The start from Embrun and the passage through preserved natural areas make it an event deeply rooted in its territory.
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