Every summer in the south-east of France, in the commune of La Croix-Valme, on the beach of Gigaro, the famous open-water swim in the Mediterranean Sea – Traversée a la nage – takes place.

It’s not just a sporting event, it’s a feast for the soul. With up to 300 swimmers, each participant becomes part of something more than just a competition.

The 2024 swim will take place on July 18, August 1 and August 14.

There are two distances to participate:
• The swim from Gigaro Beach – 3.5 kilometers
• Swim from Vergeron beach – 1.5 km.

All those who have a medical certificate of admission to swimming competitions are invited to participate. For participants under 18 years of age must have parental permission, for participants under 14 years of age participation is possible only in the 1.5 km swim.

Hotel Lily of the Valley is ideal for those who want to prepare for a swim, either as a participant or as a spectator. The hotel is secluded amongst the mountains and forests of the Côte d’Azur, and is in close proximity to Gigaro beach.

On the hotel grounds is The Shape Club, a 2,000 m2 facility that offers:
• Heated semi-Olympic swimming pool (25 meters)
• Gym with Technogym equipment
• 7 treatment rooms
• Fitness studios
• Sauna and Hammam
• Snow shower

In addition, The Shape Club offers 4 types of wellness programs:
• The Weight Loss program is aimed at weight loss and includes a low-calorie diet and detoxification treatments, as well as intensive fitness workouts
• The Detox program includes a light diet, yoga, outdoor exercise and relaxation treatments.
• The Sports program includes high-intensity fitness classes and muscle recovery treatments.
The “Growing Better” program includes facial and body treatments, a balanced diet, and light exercise.

The duration of the programs varies, starting with 4 days.

Moreover, for those who do not know which program to choose, the hotel has prepared a special offer.

As part of this summer initiative, guests will be able to enjoy spa treatments, personalized workouts and healthy dinners at the Vista restaurant.

The offer includes on a daily basis:
• 1 spa treatment or 1 personalized workout (your choice)
• Healthy lunch at Vista restaurant
• 1 LED therapy session, bioimpedance analysis and skin diagnosis

Price 300 euros/day (minimum booking 3 days).

BOOKING:

Ekaterina Kanevskaya
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Elina Shkolyarenko
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