Gustave Jaume Sports complex

Centre disciplines

Triathlon

Description

Pierrelatte is a municipality located in Drôme, between Valence and Avignon. A sports and cultural city, located at the crossroad of four provinces (Drôme, Ardèche, Gard and Vaucluse). With a mild and sunny climate almost all year round, Pierrelatte is also easy to access thanks to the high speed trains arriving in Valence or Avignon, highways and aiports. The art of living is authentic and gourmet and the atmosphere will seduce you. Breathtaking landscapes, in between lavender fields, truffle oaks and panoramic views. It’s an ideal environment for the general physical preparation with optimal training conditions for triathlon. The Gorges of Ardèches, the roads of Provençale Drôme and the Mont-Ventoux offer varied and demanding cycling routes. The city counts many sports associations who are very involved. They will offer a warm welcome to the teams and provide support during the preparation courses. Located in the south of the city, the sports complex, the nautical center and the lac have diversified sports infrastructures of quality. They are also equipped with meeting and video viewing room. All facilities are close and within walking distance from the city center. @Copyright Ville de Pierrelatte

Special features

-A range of sports and technical equipments necessary for the practice and preparation of athetles, with a tailor made welcome.

-The local triathlon club will share all of their cycling training circuits.

-Multiple and varied accomodation and catering possibilities thanks to the touristic positioning of the city.

-The local police ensures the security of the facilities and events. The city counts a health center and a fire station.

-Green spaces all around the city center as well as close and secure parking spaces.

-A team of responsive and competent professionals.

-Provision free of charge and depending on the needs of mini buses to help travel within the city and its surroundings.

Known for

Pierrelatte hosts many sport events and courses :

Welcome of the ASSISTEM PRO team in triathlon with Simon Lession, world champion in 1996 ;  IRON TOUR triathlon in 2008 ; National swimming championship 16 and above in 2014 ; French open water championship in 2011 and 2012 ; Professional match first league Marseille/Montpellier in 2014 ; Stage of the international women’s cycling tour of Ardèche in 2015 ; French finswimming championship in 2017 ; IOM Radio Controlled Sailing World Championship in 2017 ; French youth triathlon chiampionship in 2017 ; Professional match first and second league, Nîmes Olympic/RC Lens in 2018 ; French summer swimming cup 2019 ; Friendly match Montpellier and UNFP in 2019 ; A stage of the Raid Oudoor Open French championship in 2020 ; Women Friendly match Montpellier/Servette of Geneva in 2021 ; Triathlon youth league championship

Optional extras

Meeting room Internet access Equipment available for private use Secure storage area Infirmery Floodlit facilities Hospital nearby Relaxation room Weights room Film screening room