The university swimming pool of Grenoble Alpes University (UGA), located on the university campus of Saint-Martin-d'Hères - Gières, will resonate with international swimming from October 9 to 11, 2026. The Open des Alpes, now in its 7th edition, promises three days of intense competition and spectacle, attracting the elite of French and foreign swimming.
This competition, organized by Grenoble Alp’38 and its partners, is positioned as a key event of the season just before the French Elite Short Course Championships. It also contributes to the sporting prestige of the Grenoble area and UGA.
Among the renowned swimmers already confirmed are Ahmed Hafnaoui, Olympic champion in the 400m freestyle at Tokyo 2020, and Clément Secchi, an Olympic medalist at Paris 2024 with the French 4x100m medley relay team. Several medalists from the U23 and Junior European Championships, both French and foreign, are also expected.
The heats will begin on Friday, October 9, 2026, starting at 4 PM, while the finals will take place on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, also from 4 PM. Morning heats are accessible to the public free of charge. Access to the finals is ticketed, with prices set at €8 for the general public and €5 for students or those under 18, including one drink.
The event will also be broadcast live on the website of the French Swimming Federation (FFN). Furthermore, students holding an FFSU license will have the opportunity to participate in certain 25m events and relays, offering an immersive experience within the high-level meeting.
