The authenticity of Pralognan-la-Vanoise attracts top sports people. They look for a place to recuperate and prepare national and international events. Today, close to 30 sports people and several federations prepare themselves in Pralognan-la-Vanoise. These athletes share the same human values, whether they practice the so-called ‘minor’ or ‘high-profile’ sports.

Since 1963, Pralognan-la-Vanoise has contributed at least one of its inhabitants to the French National Team (notably in Alpine skiing).

Pralognan-la-Vanoise has seen many a top sportsman and sportswomen blossom. Some come to the village to take advantage of the infrastructure, to prepare themselves both physically and mentally for upcoming competitions

	They like our village, they have prepared or trained in Pralognan-la-Vanoise
	Surya Bonaly, figure skater European Champion (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) World Runner Up (1993, 1994, 1995) She stayed in Pralognan-la-Vanoise from 1991 to 1998 Loïc Pochet, sailor Cross-channel record holder Microlight pilot, project to break the Atlantic crossing record and world tour Éric Barone, mountain biker (MTB) MTB speed record holder Co-inventor of the downhill running sport known as ‘lapining’ (lit. rabbiting) whose first races were held in Pralognan-la-Vanoise in 2002.