Sports News
Dorigny sports center
Located by the lake, by the bus stop “Ecublens VD, Blévallaire”
Free and open access sports equipment on campus
Where : UNIL campus
How much : free
Use the app BoxUp (App Store or Google Play) to rent free sports equipment located in lockers : boules, table tennis, Mölkyy, spikeball, football, basketball, volleyball, etc.
You can find them here :
Trail running weekend
When : June 3rd - 6th
Where : les Diablerets
How much : 105.-
A weekend in the mountains for runners of all levels, including trail running classes.
Nuit du badminton (badminton night)
When : Friday June 10th, 18:30 pm - 2 am
Where : Dorigny sports center
How much : 20.- (one meal included)
Registration deadline : June 1st, here
Popular/discovery tournament, the goal is to have fun and to play with many people ! Teams will be formed randomly and changed after every match so no need to come with a partner.
Park Volley
When : Saturday August 20th
Where : Dorigny sports center
Registrations open on June 1st.
One-day tournament on grass (or indoors if the weather decides otherwise). Teams of 4. 3 categories : woman, man, mixed.
Running events
Tour du Pays de Vaud
When: May 18th, June 1st, 8th
Where: Essertine-sur-Yverdon ; Nyon ; Apples
3 stage running race scheduled at 3 dates, around 7 to 9km each race.
Wake up and run
When : June 3rd
Where : Lausanne
How much : 38.-
Non-timed 5 km run at 5:30 am, followed by a take away breakfast including regional products.
Neirivue - Moléson (mountain running)
When: June 19th
Where: Neirivue, Fribourg
10,3 km run with 1’300 m uphill. From the bottom to the summit of the Moléson.
Registration deadline : Friday June 17th, here
Morat - Fribourg
When : October 2nd
Where : Morat, Fribourg
9 or 17 km run from Morat to Fribourg, uphill (+162 m).
Other events
Swiss National Football Team - UEFA Nations League
When: June 9th and 12th, 8:45 pm
Where: Geneva
Football games counting for the UEFA Nations League 2022-2023. The Swiss National football team will play two times in Geneva, against Spain (June 9th) and Portugal (June 12th).
Game against Spain : more information here
Game against Portugal : information coming later
Vevey Lavaux Up
When : Sunday June 19th 2022, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Where : Route cantonale 9, between Rivaz and Vevey (12 km back and forth)
How much : free
Come enjoy the view of the vineyards, the lake and the mountains as you walk, bike or skateboard by the lake, as the cantonal route 9 is closed to vehicles for the day !
Bulky Games
When : June 25th
Where : Saillon, Valais
How much : from 50.- to 80.- (15% discount for groups of >= 5 people)
No registration deadline.
A 5 km itinerary with 12 crazy inflatable obstacles to overcome while running or walking. No need to be a triathlete !
Tour de France
When : Saturday July 9th
Where : Lausanne
International cycling competition in multiple stages throughout France and its neighbouring countries. You’ll be able to watch some of the best cyclists in the world.
Mountain activities
Hike in Les Diablerets + Raclette
Where: Les Diablerets
How much: 20CHF per person (minimum for 2)
Les Diablerets offers you to book a raclette bag for a full day, containing raclette cheese, sausage, bread and beer from the Brasserie des Diablerets. You can collect it at their Tourist Office and set off on an adventure on one of their proposed trails.
Canyoning
Where: Hongrin gorges, Col des Mosses region
When: May 1st - October 31st
How much: 105 CHF per person
Canyoning is a type of mountaineering that involves traveling in canyons using a variety of techniques that may include other outdoor activities such as walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling (rappelling) and swimming.
Supervised by a guide and accessible to beginners, no need to be a good swimmer.
Caving (aka spelunking or potholing)
Where: Leysin
How much: may vary depending on the length of the activity. We recommend to go with others to split the costs
Caving is a recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems.
Leysin is the first spot in Switzerland where an underground course includes a zip line and a via corda underground. This is a unique opportunity to trek down to -650 m for physically fit amateurs.
Useful websites / apps
Datasport.com
A website where you could find plenty of sports competitions (running races, triathlon, duathlon, cycling competition, …) mainly in Switzerland.
MSO.swiss
It’s similar to Datasport.com. You’ll find a large choice of sports competitions on this website and you’ll be able to register directly on this website.
SwissTopo and SchweizMobil
Both are similar apps that show you all running, hiking, cycling paths in Switzerland, as well as winter hikes, cross country slopes and a few other winter sports. It can help you find your path while hiking in the mountains and also create your own hiking itineraries.
Skiing
Swiss Snow
An app (App Store) that gives you all the information that you need about forecast, plans and how much snow you can find in every ski resort in Switzerland.
Snow25 (by SBB CFF FFS)
Where : many ski resorts in Switzerland
How much : 25.-
Includes afternoon ski pass and public transport journey if you’re under 25.
Snow’n’Rail (by SBB CFF FFS)
Where : many ski resorts in Switzerland
Offers on ski pass, public transport journey, ski rental, private lessons.
Magic Pass
When : from the 1st May to the 30 April of the next year (i.e from 1.5.22 to 30.4.23)
How much : Starting at 400 CHF and going up to 900 CHF for adults. Depends when it is bought
A skiing pass (for the winter season) and a hiking pass (for summer season) in different ski resorts. It gives access to cable cars (for winter and summer season) and access to the ski slopes (during winter) in the French part of Switzerland.
Villars - Gryon - Les Diablerets day pass
Where : Villars - Gryon - Les Diablerets ski resorts
How much : 36.- for the day when showing your ESN card
More information on the ski resort here
Verbier - La Tzoumaz - Bruson day pass (by the Dorigny sports center)
Where : Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Bruson ski resorts
How much : 58.- (instead of 77.-)
“As part of the Verbier sponsorship of the university volleyball team (LUC), enjoy discounted day passes starting this Monday, December 6th ! They are on sale at the Villa des Sports at the sports center, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, cash only !”
Bruson day pass (by the Dorigny sports center)
Where : Bruson ski resort
How much : 40.- (instead of 53.-)
“As part of the Verbier sponsorship of the university volleyball team (LUC), enjoy discounted day passes starting this Monday, December 6th ! They are on sale at the Villa des Sports at the sports center, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, cash only !”
Cross-country skiing daily pass
Where : anywhere in Switzerland
How much : 10.-
You might have to pay an extra cost in some resorts to take the cable car up to the slopes.
Romandie cross-country skiing
This platform will give you all the general information about the cross-country skiing slopes in the French speaking part of Switzerland. We recommend checking the local forecast before going skiing. The quality of the slopes might change quickly depending on the weather.
More information here. Buy the cross-country skiing pass here.
Cross-country skiing in Ste-Croix / Les Rasses
The price to get the access to the slopes is 10CHF for the day.
The main cross-country skiing is in Les Rasses. To get there, you’ll need to take a (ski-)bus up there.
Every weekday (from Monday to Friday) between 10am and 12am and especially during the weekend (from Ste-Croix & Les Rasses), it is mandatory to call this number (+41 24.455.43.30) to book the ski bus. It is mandatory to call at least 60 minutes before you expect to leave Ste-Croix (and Les Rasses during the weekend).
For example, if you arrive at 10.20am at the Ste-Croix with the train, they ask to call at the latest at 9.20 to book the ski bus from Ste-Croix to Les Rasses. There’ll be a 2CHF fee if you need to take the ski bus.
For more information: https://gsfr.ch // https://romandieskidefond.ch/images/plans/plan18.pdf
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4Vallées annual pass “Mont 4 Card”
Where : 4 Vallées (Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Thyon, Veysonnaz ski resorts)
How much : 400.- for the annual pass, if under 25 y.o. (otherwise 1’449.-)
Registration deadline : Tuesday November 30th
“The 4Vallées annual pass gives you unlimited access to the largest ski area entirely situated in Switzerland. Make the best of the 410 km of slopes which link up Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon. To crown it all, there is the Mont-Fort (3,330 m), from where you can admire the breathtaking panoramic view over the most spectacular peaks in the Alps. With the card, you can obtain a digital vouchers booklet, which allows you to spend up to 50 days in our partner resorts (in Switzerland and abroad) during winter and summer and get discounts on a number of activities as well as in certain shops.”
Advantage booklet : https://verbier4vallees.ch/en/online-shop/advantage-booklet
For more information on the annual pass : https://verbier4vallees.ch/en/online-shop/tickets/early-bird-sales-mont-4-card_ticket_149829
Table tennis tournament
When : Tuesday November 30th, 8 pm for non-licensed players and Tuesday December 7th for licensed players and non-licensed players that have qualified on November 30th
Where : Dorigny sports center, SOS1 - salle 3
Registration deadline : Tuesday November 23rd
Table tennis tournament for students and PhD students.
For more information : https://sport.unil.ch/?mid=183
Nuit de la Danse (dance night)
When : Friday December 3rd
Where : Dorigny sports center
Demonstrations and introductions to all types of dance offered at the sports center. Food and drinks for sale on site, as well as shuttle service from the sports center to the city center (Montbenon) from midnight to 1:30 am.
“Dance Night will ignite the Dorigny Sports Center with 15 demonstrations and 3 initiations. And there will be some great people… including Swiss champions (top 20 in the world) and cha cha cha teachers Daniel Juvet and Zuzana Sykorova !
So, will you be among us ?”
For more information : https://sport.unil.ch/?mid=102
Instagram publication : https://www.instagram.com/p/CW5ZqmPI9pU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Trail
When : December 4th, 2 PM
Where : Sauvabelin car park, Lausanne
Organized by AGEPOLY EPFL.
“You will learn techniques and tips to start training and having fun in your mountain races. There will be goodies and a snack to reward the runners !”
Registration via this link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BZgnkUXGSGNNgOwxiUdNFWyFDlO1wdiWHmn4EyKT0Xs/viewform?edit_requested=true
Course de l’Escalade
When : December 4th - 5th
Where : Geneva
Sold-out.
For more information : https://escalade.ch/en/
Lausanne Christmas Run
When : Saturday December 11th
Where : Riponne, Lausanne
How much : https://christmasrun.ch/inscriptions
Registration deadline : December 11th, 6 pm
Disguised (or not) race through downtown Lausanne. Christmas themed.
For more information : https://www.christmasrun.ch/
Coupe de Noël
When : December 18th - 19th
Where : Geneva
Sold-out.
For more information : https://www.gn1885.ch/cdn
Ski and Snowboard Camp (by the Dorigny sports center)
When : January 5th-9th
Where : Les Diablerets
How much : 400.- (everything included), 275.- if you own a Magic Pass
Registration deadline : December 14th
“Start 2022 with a week of sliding in the Diablerets! The camp is open to everyone, whether you're a fan of ski or snowboard, and regardless of your level.”
For more information : https://sport.unil.ch/?mid=90&aid=154&utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=le-mot-de-la-chouette-or-epfl-printemps-2021_2
E-bou
When : March 21st - 27th
Where : online
“New student hub taking over to organize E-sports events on campus! Coming soon: tournaments, training sessions, game sessions,…”
Four games are on the program this year: Chess, Rocket League, Super Smash Ultimate and Swiss Engineering Mario Kart Cup
Tour de Romandie
When: From Tuesday 26th April to Sunday 1st May 2022
Where: In different localities in the french part of Switzerland
International cycling competition in multiple stages throughout the French-speaking part of Switzerland. You’ll be able to watch some of the best cyclists in the world.
Students’ games
When : April 29th - May 1st
Where : Dorigny sports center
How much : 50.- or 65.-
Registration deadline : April 17th, here
“Come and defend the colors of your university in this multi-sport and inter-university tournament, bringing together institutions from Switzerland and neighboring countries!”
Sports : athletics, badminton, basketball, climbing, fencing, football, orienteering, swimming, tennis, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball.
Registration will open in early 2022.
Students’ games instagram page
Leukemia charity run
When : April 30th - May 1st
Where : anywhere in Switzerland
How much : free
Virtual event raising funds towards the fight against leukemia by walking, running or hiking ! Choose your route, distance, pace, track your results with an app and share them with Marrow, a medical students' society engaged in the fight against leukemia.
Free health check-up day
When : Wednesday May 4th, 11 am - 2 pm
Where : UNIL and EPFL
How much : free
Visit 3 stands throughout the campus and get a basic health check-up.
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Booth 1 (UNIL, Unithèque entrance) : anthropometric measurements and nutrition
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Booth 2 (Dorigny sports center, SOS2 entrance) : joint mobility
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Booth 3 (EPFL, esplanade) : cardiovascular test
20 km de Lausanne
When : May 7th - 8th
Where : Vidy, Lausanne
Registration deadline : May 2nd, here
2, 4, 5, 10 or 20 km runs along the shores of the lake and the cobblestones of the cathedral.
Polysports
“Polysports are to the faculties and sections of UNIL and EPFL what the Olympic Games are to the countries !”
When : April 2nd-3rd, 9th-12th, May 6th-8th, 11th, finals on May 15th
Where : Dorigny sports center
“Inter-faculty competition over 4 weekends offers you to compete by sections among more than 20 different sports.”
Sports : 20 km de Lausanne, athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, crossfit, chess, climbing, football, golf, handball, laser tag, swimming, orienteering, boules, rugby, tchoukball, tennis, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, unihockey, sailing, volleyball.
35e Tour du Chablais
When: April 20th & 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Where: Vionnaz, Evionnaz, Bex, Morgins, Aigle, Leysin
6 stage running scheduled at 6 different dates, from 7 to 10km each race.
Generali Geneva Marathon
When: May 14th - 15th
Where: Geneva (Departure Chênes-Bourg ; Arrival: Pont du Mont-Blanc)
Registration deadline : May 11th, here
Nuit du volley (volleyball night)
When : Friday May 20th
Where : Dorigny sports center
How much : 30.- per team
Registration deadline : May 1st, here
Disguised indoor volleyball tournament (36 mixed teams, at least 3 women on the court). The best costumes will be rewarded ! This year’s theme : Fasnacht do Brasil.
Free outdoor yoga class
When : Sunday May 22nd, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Where : ANIMAI festival, Vevey
How much : free
Registration here
“Join TOTEM at the Festival ANIMAI in Vevey on the weekend of May 21st & 22nd. For the occasion, TOTEM is participating by offering a 1h30 outdoor yoga class with our teacher Léa! The opportunity to meet and share a moment under the sun.
Bring your friends, your mat & come share this moment with us!”
Cyclotour du Léman
When: Sunday May 22nd
Where: from Lausanne to Lausanne
How much: from 89 CHF to 109 CHF
Cycling around Lake Geneva (175km) by bike.