The Jean Coulon sports complex in Fillière, located in Thorens-Glières, has been undergoing significant renovations since early October 2026. Two major projects aim to enhance the local sports offerings: the creation of two padel courts and the renovation of the football stadium. These new facilities are expected to be operational by the end of 2026, allowing new players to join the Thorens Tennis Club and enabling FC la Filière members to return to their home pitch.
The two padel courts are currently under construction and are expected to be completed by December 2026. From 2027, this new facility will complement the municipality's sports offerings, which already include tennis courts, a football stadium, and a fitness trail. This project, supported by the Department and the French Tennis Federation (FFT), is part of a partnership with the Thorens Tennis Club to diversify sports activities in the area.
Padel, a fun racket sport played in doubles, has seen considerable growth in France since the early 2000s, with over 134,000 registered players counted by the FFT. In parallel, the football stadium is being refurbished with the installation of a synthetic turf to address existing issues with the current infrastructure.
The construction of the padel courts involves earthworks, the installation of porous concrete support, perimeter foundation beams, glass panels, mesh panels, and appropriate lighting. An access control system compatible with the FFT Ten'Up interface will also be implemented. The football stadium, used by FC la Filière, is also undergoing renovation due to defects in its synthetic pitch.
