join the Alps Rising Academy
Applications close in
30 September 2026
Field detection day
Early October 2026
Official programme start
October 2026
"Equal Opportunity" Scholarship
unlock your potential to the
heart of the Mont-Blanc valley
Are you between 16 and 18 years old, live in the Mont-Blanc Valley, and dream of pursuing your passion for the mountains, trail running and endurance sports? Don’t let financial barriers or a lack of support hold you back.
The Alps Rising Academy offers you a unique opportunity: 100% free, high-level sports coaching for 1 year.
who's it for?
No need to have a record as long as your arm or to already be in a private club!
seek above all motivation, resilience, and a state of mind.
age and residence
the ideal profile
social criterion
what we offer to you
By joining the promotion, you benefit from a complete package that is 100% supported:
●AN EXCEPTIONAL MATERIAL ENDOWMENT:
Complete equipment.
● CUTTING-EDGE SCIENTIFIC AND SPORTS MONITORING:
Physical preparation, exertion tests, postural assessments and mental preparation with professionals.
● 4 UNFORGETTABLE ALPINE COURSES:
Immersion in the high mountains, introduction to ski touring in winter, and autonomous alpine expedition.
● RACE BIBS AND FREE RIDES:
Participation in the biggest events.
● A HIGH-LEVEL COMMITMENT:
This is not an extracurricular recreation center, it’s an elite incubator. The program requires a strict rhythm of 4 mandatory sessions per week, calibrated to force excellence. This total investment requires rigor, autonomy and an irreproachable life discipline on the part of the young athlete.
The Selection Calendar
– Deadline for applications: August 31, 2026
– Field detection day: Early September 2026
– Official start of the promotion: October 2026
The Selection Calendar
– Deadline for applications: August 31, 2026
– Field detection day: Early September 2026
– Official start of the promotion: October 2026