La Grande Odyssee VVF
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersJoinville-le-pont, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
La Grande Odyssee VVF firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- La Grande Odyssee VVF
- Legal name
- KCIOP
- Website
- https://grandeodyssee.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
La Grande Odyssee VVF industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Winter Sports Events
- NAICS
- Racetracks (711212)
- SIC
- Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding) (THAJABAH)
Keywords
Where La Grande Odyssee VVF is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Joinville-le-pont
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
La Grande Odyssee VVF business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Title and Sponsorship Partnerships: Major sponsorship revenue from title partner Royal Canin (pet food/nutrition company) and other sponsors including La Région AURA, Suzuki, Crédit Mutuel, Allianz, and various equipment/supplier brands.
- Media Rights and Broadcast: Television and digital media coverage through partners including TF1, TMC, Ushuaïa TV, France 3, LCI, BFM TV, and regional outlets generating broadcast value and media partnerships.
- Territory/Station Partnerships: Partnerships with ski resorts and mountain stations (Avoriaz, Val Cenis, Les Karellis, etc.) that host race stages, providing mutual promotional value and tourism traffic.
- Musher Registration Fees: Entry fees from professional and amateur mushers participating in the main race and various trophies.
- Spectator Attendance: Free public access to most race stages at mountain stations, with ancillary revenue from hospitality, food, and merchandise at event venues.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
La Grande Odyssee VVF product offering
Product offeringCore offering
La Grande Odyssée VVF (now La Grande Odyssée Royal Canin) is an annual international dog sled race held across the French Alps in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, covering approximately 400km with 12,000m of positive elevation gain over 11 stages plus a prologue. The organization also runs parallel trophy competitions (Haute-Savoie, Isère-Savoie, Haute Maurienne Nordic, Maurienne, Allianz, Crédit Mutuel youth), educational programs for schools, and provides media services for journalists covering the event.
Product overview
La Grande Odyssée Royal Canin is a major international dogsled race event in Europe, held annually since 2005. The event is structured around the main race (11 stages, 360-400km, 12,000m elevation) plus multiple parallel trophies: Trophée 1 (Haute-Savoie), Trophée 2 (Isère-Savoie), Trophée 3 Nordic (Haute Maurienne with bivouac), and Trophée 4 (Maurienne). Supporting programs include the Trophée Crédit Mutuel for youth, Trophée Allianz for mid-distance competitors, and La Grande Odyssée Junior for school educational initiatives. The 2026 edition marked Royal Canin becoming the title sponsor. The 23rd edition is scheduled for January 2027.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- La Grande Odyssée Royal Canin (Main Race) The flagship international dogsled race event held annually in the French Alps (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), featuring professional mushers competing across 11 stages plus prologue over approximately 400km with 12,000m of positive elevation gain. Targets elite mushers and general public spectators.
- Trophée 1 (Haute-Savoie)
Quantifiable outcome
- 50,000+ spectators annually across 20 festive stations
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use La Grande Odyssee VVF
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
La Grande Odyssee VVF technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
La Grande Odyssee VVF partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered title partner, major partner, official partner, odyssées partner, trophy partner, institutional partner, territory partner, official supplier, media partner, station partner and step partner.
- Royal Canintitle partnerPremier title partner of La Grande Odyssée. Royal Canin, a leading pet nutrition company, became title sponsor in 2026 (previously official partner for 3 years). Provides nutrition expertise for canine athletes and supports the event's focus on dog health and welfare.
- La Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpesmajor partnerRegional government authority providing primary regional sponsorship and support. Promotes the event as part of regional tourism and mountain development strategy, positioning Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes as Europe's first sustainable mountain destination.
- Suzuki Franceofficial partnerAutomotive partner sponsoring leader jerseys (yellow jersey for general classification, specific jersey for Nordic category) throughout the race.
- Crédit Mutuelodyssées partnerBanking partner sponsoring the Odyssées spéciales (special odyssey) youth programs and specific trophy categories, including the Odyssée des enfants program for school children.
- Allianztrophy partnerInsurance partner sponsoring one of the competition trophies (Trophée Allianz), particularly the stages between Aussois and Val Cenis.
- FFST (Fédération Française des Sports de Traîneau)institutional partnerOfficial federation for sled dog sports in France, providing institutional support and regulatory oversight for the competition.
- Domaines Skiables de Franceinstitutional partnerSki resort association providing support and access to ski resort facilities and trails for race stages.
- Haute Savoie Mont Blanc Tourismterritory partnerRegional tourism board for Haute-Savoie, hosting prologue and early race stages.
- Antechofficial supplierVeterinary diagnostics supplier providing equipment for canine athlete health monitoring and excellence tests.
- Numerisatofficial supplierTechnical supplier for broadcasting and media equipment.
- ICI (France TV)media partnerRegional media partner for event coverage.
- Le Dauphiné Libérémedia partnerRegional newspaper/media outlet providing press coverage and sponsoring Trophée Le Dauphiné Libéré.
- Avoriazstation partnerMajor ski resort hosting prologue and opening stages. Historical host from 2005-2011, returned in 2026.
- Val Cenisstation partnerSki resort hosting key stages in the Haute Maurienne Vanoise, including overnight bivouac at Col du Mont-Cenis.
- Les Karellisstation partnerSki resort hosting one of the mid-distance stages with significant elevation gain.
- La Toussuire - Le Corbierstation partnerSki resort in Les Sybelles area hosting alpine stages with challenging terrain.
- Aussoisstation partnerMountain village in Haute Maurienne Vanoise, part of Vanoise National Park, hosting stages and trophy events.
- Bessansstation partnerHistoric Nordic sports venue in Haute Maurienne Vanoise hosting stages with mass start format.
- Grenoble Alpes Métropolestation partnerMetropolitan area hosting Col de Porte stage, the forest trail section of the race.
- Villard-de-Lansstation partnerFinal stage venue in Isère/Vercors region, host of closing ceremony.
- Animalisstep partnerPet products partner sponsoring specific race stages.
- Francodexstep partnerPet care products partner sponsoring stages including the mass start at Bessans.
- Raclette de Savoie IGPstep partnerRegional cheese product partner promoting local gastronomy at race stages.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
La Grande Odyssee VVF competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Femundløpet AS: Organizer of the Femundløpet sled dog race in Norway, one of Europe's leading sled dog endurance events. Directly comparable as a European multi-stage sled dog race with similar multi-day format and musher/canine athlete profile.
- Yukon Quest International: Organizer of the Yukon Quest 1,000-mile sled dog race between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon. Comparable as a major international long-distance sled dog endurance race with multi-category structure and veterinary protocols.
- Iditarod Trail Committee: Organizer of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska, the world's most famous long-distance sled dog race. Directly comparable as a multi-stage, internationally-televised sled dog endurance event with similar musher and canine athlete profile.
- Finnmarksløpet: Organizer of the Finnmarksløpet in Norway, Europe's longest sled dog race at 1,200km. Comparable as a major European long-distance sled dog race with international participation and multi-stage structure.
Broad incumbents
- IRONMAN Group: Global operator of mass participation endurance events including IRONMAN triathlons and running races. Comparable as a multi-event endurance sports organizer with similar sponsorship, broadcast, and participant monetization models, though at substantially larger scale.
- La Compagnie des Alpes: Leading French ski resort operator managing 11 major alpine resorts. Comparable as a French alpine commercial operator with similar regional tourism integration and audience overlap, though focused on ski lifts rather than events.
- ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation): France's largest sports event organizer (Tour de France, Dakar Rally, Paris Marathon). Comparable as an established French sports event management company operating tiered sponsorship and major broadcast partnerships, though much larger and broader in scope.
Others
- Domaines Skiables de France: French ski resort industry association serving as an institutional partner to the event. Comparable as a French alpine sector ecosystem participant with overlapping station partner network, though operating as an industry body rather than competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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La Grande Odyssee VVF leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
La Grande Odyssee VVF funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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La Grande Odyssee VVF M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about La Grande Odyssee VVF
What does La Grande Odyssee VVF do?
La Grande Odyssée VVF (now La Grande Odyssée Royal Canin) is an annual international dog sled race held across the French Alps in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, covering approximately 400km with 12,000m of positive elevation gain over 11 stages plus a prologue. The organization also runs parallel trophy competitions (Haute-Savoie, Isère-Savoie, Haute Maurienne Nordic, Maurienne, Allianz, Crédit Mutuel youth), educational programs for schools, and provides media services for journalists covering the event.
Is La Grande Odyssee VVF a public or private company?
La Grande Odyssee VVF is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was La Grande Odyssee VVF founded?
La Grande Odyssee VVF was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is La Grande Odyssee VVF based?
La Grande Odyssee VVF is headquartered in Joinville-le-pont, France, in the Europe region.
How does La Grande Odyssee VVF make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Title and Sponsorship Partnerships are the primary driver. The others are media Rights and Broadcast, territory/Station Partnerships, musher Registration Fees and spectator Attendance.
Who are La Grande Odyssee VVF's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Femundløpet AS, Yukon Quest International, Iditarod Trail Committee and Finnmarksløpet. Broad incumbents are IRONMAN Group, La Compagnie des Alpes and ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation). Domaines Skiables de France is listed as an others.
Does La Grande Odyssee VVF have an API?
No public API is recorded for La Grande Odyssee VVF.
What industry is La Grande Odyssee VVF in?
La Grande Odyssee VVF's product category is Winter Sports Events. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAKAK, Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support), with a secondary code of THAJABAH, Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding). Its NAICS code is 711212 and its SIC code is 7948.