Updated 19/06/2024
Olympic Torch Relay in the Loire on Saturday June 22, 2024.
From July 24 to August 11, 2024, France will host the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
According to ancient tradition, the Olympic Flame is lit using the rays of the sun, during a ceremony in the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece, where the ancient Games took place. The ceremony took place on April 16, 2024. Now lit, the Flame, which left the Peloponnese, boarded the Belem and crossed the Mediterranean Sea. As a prelude to these games, the Olympic Flame will arrive in the Loire on June 22.
Discover in this article the route and the administrative measures put in place.
On the occasion of the arrival of the flame in the Loire and its relay on June 22 in 7 towns in the department, an exceptional security system will be put in place. More than 1,500 people will be mobilized to ensure the security of the event in the Loire, including internal security forces, the SDIS, volunteers, private security, and approved civil security associations.
In 2024, 11,000 porters will take turns to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Games in France.
In the Loire, 155 bearers of the Flame will take turns, through two convoys, to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, in Saint-Étienne.
Locally, the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas Territories will be represented by a torch bearer.
Find here the exclusive interview with Ophélie Riffard, bearer of the flame of the Loire prefecture.
Security device :
The prefect of the Loire, Mr. Alexandre Rochatte, presented the security system on May 23, 2024 during the press conference to launch the torch relay.
The entire system is detailed in the Loire prefecture press kit:
The Torch Relay in the Loire:
Schedule table:
Table of timetables for the torch relays in the Loire
The seven relays to follow in the Loire:
The Olympic Flame will cross the Loire department and pass through the towns of Roanne, Charlieu, Montbrison, Feurs, Saint-Chamond, Firminy, and Saint Etienne, through 2 convoys.
Find useful information about the torch relays:
Click on the links on the pages below and find the routes and administrative systems set up in each of the seven cities of #FlameRelay.
City of Roanne.
Town of Charlieu.
Town of Montbrison.
Town of Feurs.
Town of Saint-Chamond.
Town of Firminy.
City of Saint-Étienne.
Make your arrangements on Saturday June 22
In the event of extreme heat during the Olympic Torch Relay, here are some recommendations:
- Hydration : Drink water regularly to avoid dehydration. It is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day, and more in hot weather.
- Sun protection :
- Wear a hat or cap to protect your head from the sun’s rays.
- Use sunglasses to protect your eyes.
- Apply a sunscreen with a high protection factor to all exposed parts of your skin, and reapply every two hours.
- Dress lightly : Wear light, loose, light-colored clothing to allow better air circulation and avoid heatstroke.
- Avoid prolonged exposure : Try to stay in the shade as much as possible, especially between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., the hottest hours of the day.
- Use cooling accessories : Carry a water mist or a small damp towel to regularly refresh your face and neck.
- Choose cool places : If you start to feel unwell, quickly find a cool place to rest and cool off.
- Pay attention to the signs of heat stroke : Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, feeling weak, nausea, and red, dry skin. If you or someone else is experiencing these symptoms, it is crucial to seek help immediately and stay cool.
- Plan your trips : Find out about the route and times when the flame passes to organize your travels to minimize exposure to the sun and heat.
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