Avenches: a sporting town

Working equitation is a young sport based on the traditional equestrian working methods of southern Europe.

Every year, the Avenches National Equestrian Institute presents an exciting programme of flat races and horse shows.

Every year in December, local sportwomen and sportsmen gather to participate in the Race through Avenches.

The SUP Suisse Flatwater Championship will come to the Murten region in summer 2025.

The National FM, the flagship event celebrating Franches-Montagnes horses, features dressage, driving, jumping and much more.

The Institut Equestre National Avenches hosts the final of the Longines EEF Series

The FEI Eventing Nations Cup will take place at IENA.

Experience the World Cup in an unrivalled atmosphere!

At these western riding competitions, you can admire all the qualities and versatility of the Franches-Montagnes horse.

For one Sunday in spring, cyclists, walkers and rollerbladers can set off on a 33 km car-free circuit around Lake Morat.

The Fribourg Young Riders Dressage Championships are organised by the Amicale Équestre St-Georges Fribourg

The IENA is hosting the cream of Swiss vaulting talent for three days of competition featuring the country’s finest vaulters

Nuit du conte – La Voix

The Avenches National Equestrian Institute (IENA) organise an equestrian festival for all horse lovers.