Feel the Pulse: Europe’s Top Sports Moments – Summer 2025
Summer 2025 is all about movement. Whether you’re watching champions race through Paris, cheering on triathletes in the Alps, or climbing with the world’s elite – this season is made for sports lovers. With BLISSAIR, you’ll fly in style to Europe’s most exciting arenas, streets, and trails. Here’s where to go and what to know.
🚴 Tour de France – Grand Finale, Paris – July 27, 2025
Location: Paris, France
Discipline: Road Cycling
Nearest Airport: Charles de Gaulle (CDG), 45 min by train or taxi
Why Go: The final stage of the Tour is pure drama – cyclists racing along the Champs-Élysées, crowds cheering, the Eiffel Tower in sight.
Food Tip: Traditional Parisian breakfast at Brasserie Bofinger – croissants, café crème, old-world charm.
Excursion: Visit the Musée du Vélo in nearby Saint-Denis to dive into cycling history.
🏊 Ironman 70.3 – Zell am See, Austria – August 25, 2025
Location: Zell am See, Austria
Discipline: Triathlon (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run)
Nearest Airport: Salzburg (SZG), 90 min drive
Why Go: One of the world’s most scenic races – sparkling lake, snow-capped peaks, and serious endurance.
Food Tip: Try Kasnocken (cheesy noodles) with crispy onions and local beer at “Kupferkessel”.
Excursion: Drive the legendary Grossglockner High Alpine Road – stunning views and thrilling curves.
⚽ UEFA Super Cup – Warsaw, Poland – August 13, 2025
Location: PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw
Match: Champions League Winner vs. Europa League Winner
Nearest Airport: Warsaw Chopin (WAW), 25 min by train or taxi
Why Go: A night of top-tier football in the heart of Poland – electric energy guaranteed.
Food Tip: Grab a Zapiekanka (baked baguette with mushrooms and cheese) at Plac Zbawiciela.
Excursion: Stroll through the Old Town and along the Vistula River – perfect at sunset.
🏃 Great North Run – Newcastle, UK – Sept 7, 2025 (Pre-events in August)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Discipline: Half Marathon (21.1 km)
Nearest Airport: Newcastle (NCL), 25 min by metro
Why Go: The world’s biggest half marathon. Runners, music, and motivation at every corner.
Food Tip: Try a classic Stottie Cake sandwich at Grainger Market – hearty and northern.
Excursion: Chill at the cliffs and beaches of nearby Tynemouth.
🧗 IFSC Climbing World Cup – Briançon, France – July 17–20, 2025
Location: Briançon, French Alps
Discipline: Climbing – Lead, Speed, Boulder
Nearest Airport: Turin (TRN), 2 hrs via mountain pass
Why Go: The best climbers compete at altitude – against the wall and against gravity.
Food Tip: Tartiflette with creamy cheese and potatoes at a mountain tavern.
Excursion: Hike to Fort des Têtes – a historic fortress with alpine views.
✈️ Fly with BLISSAIR, Move with Passion
Sport is movement, emotion, connection. This summer, BLISSAIR takes you to where it all happens – effortlessly and in style. Bring your energy, we’ll take care of the rest.