Dole: dynamic city, sporty and festive
As summer approaches, Dole confirms its dynamism with a series of sports and festive events that will spice up the coming weeks. Between international competitions, solidarity events, and novelties, the city aims to attract a wide audience and bring vibrancy to its territory.
The season will open from May 28 to 31 with the CSI de Dole, held at the equestrian center of the Chaux forest. This international show jumping competition will bring together riders of different levels, from CSI 1* to CSI 2*, not forgetting the events reserved for young horses and amateurs.
Over four days, the site will host a dense program, featuring technical courses and highlights, especially during the Grand Prix weekends. For enthusiasts and casual observers alike, the spectacle promises to be captivating in a natural setting conducive to the event.
An eclectic and festive program
On May 30, a change of atmosphere with the first edition of Rock in Cross, organized at Combe aux Loups in collaboration with the Dole Motorcycling Union. Conceived as a hybrid event, it will offer motocross demonstrations, initiations for the younger ones, as well as entertainment, food trucks, and a bar.
The day will continue into the evening with three rock concerts, including the notable presence of Farid Medjane, former drummer of the Trust band. The goal is clear: to create a popular, accessible, and festive gathering capable of bringing together different audiences around a common energy.
A few days later, on June 2, the Robert-Bobin stadium will host a gala match like no other. At the initiative of the organizers of the Dole Cycling Criterium and with the support of former international Djibril Cissé, this match will mix former professionals like Robert Pirès or Michaël Isabey, athletes, and volunteers.
Beyond the sports event, it’s mainly a cause that mobilizes: to support Maël, a young boy with severe disabilities requiring expensive care. The proceeds will be donated to the association that supports the child. An evening where sports and solidarity will blend as one.
The Tour de France as the climax
The highlight of this sequence is the passage of the Tour de France on July 17. Dole will be the starting city of the thirteenth stage, with a carefully crafted urban route. The peloton will cross several iconic arteries of the city center before heading towards Haute-Saône and then Territoire de Belfort for a stage of over 200 kilometers.
In the coming weeks, Dole is emerging as a true playground for sport in all its forms. A dynamic that heralds an animated summer, where sportsmanship will blend with conviviality and commitment.
