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FWT Returns to France with the Val Thorens Pro – Fresh Snow Awaits!
The Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance is back on French soil after nine years with the highly anticipated debut of the Val Thorens Pro. Located in the heart of Les Trois Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, Val Thorens—voted the world’s best ski resort—is ready to deliver incredible freeride action on its dramatic and challenging terrain.
Weather conditions early in the week will bring up to 60 cm of fresh snow, with strong winds, heavy precipitation, and low visibility on Monday and Tuesday making it impossible to run the competition on these days. However, these conditions will set the stage for perfect freeride action as sunny skies are expected on Wednesday, offering an ideal weather window for the event to begin.
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2025 Val Thorens Pro
World-class freeriders take on Val Thorens’ technical terrain during a weather window from January 27 to February 1, 2025, marking a thrilling return to French soil after nine years.
The Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance is set to return to French soil for the first time in nine years with the highly anticipated debut of the Val Thorens Pro. Situated in the heart of Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world, Val Thorens—voted the world’s best ski resort—promises thrilling freeride action on its dramatic terrain. With fresh snow expected early in the week, including up to 60 cm of accumulation, and sunny skies forecasted for midweek, athletes, fans, and freeride enthusiasts can look forward to steep faces, technical lines, and breathtaking moments as the world’s elite freeriders compete in this stunning alpine setting.
Rider's Spotlight
Ski Women
Sybille Blanjean
Raised in the heart of Verbier, Sybille’s parents instilled in her a deep passion for the mountains from a young age. At 12, she was faced with a defining choice: to join the structured alpine ski racing program or to embrace the newly launched freeride program in Verbier. Opting for freeride, Sybille’s decision proved to be a game-changer. Her unwavering dedication and natural talent led to a remarkable achievement—she claimed 1st place at the Xtreme Verbier during the 2022 FWT.
Ski men
Benjamin James Richards
In the high-adrenaline world of freeride skiing, few athletes bring as much technical precision and heartfelt passion as Ben Richards. Having transitioned from ski racing to freeride skiing in 2019 during a transformative working holiday in Revelstoke, Canada, his story is one of resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to the mountains. Despite early challenges, including navigating competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben has risen to become a standout talent in the freeride community. In this exclusive interview, he shares his journey, the influences that shaped him, and his vision for the future of the sport.
Ski Women
Arianna Tricomi
Arianna Tricomi has become one of the most accomplished figures in freeride skiing. Born in Alta Badia, Italy, Arianna’s passion for skiing began at a young age, and whether it’s carving down iconic big mountain faces or hitting jumps in the park, skiing has always been her gateway to adventure. After transitioning from alpine skiing and freestyle, she joined the Freeride World Tour in 2016 and claimed three consecutive World Champion Titles by 2020.
Ski men
Max Hitzig
At just 22, Max Hitzig has already made a name for himself on the freeride scene. His breakthrough came in 2022 when he received an event wildcard for the Fieberbrunn Pro, won the event, and secured his spot on the Freeride World Tour. In only his second season, he claimed the Ski Men title, contributing to the evolution of the sport. In this interview, Max shares his journey from Montafon, Austria, to becoming a Freeride World Tour Champion, his mindset in competition, and how he continues to push the limits of freeride skiing.
Snowboard Women
Anna Martinez
Anna Martinez has quickly risen in the freeride snowboarding world. Hailing from Chamonix, France, she earned her spot on the FWT 2024 roster after dominating the 2023 Region 1 Challenger Series. Her rookie season impressed with five podiums, including a major win at Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro, earning her third overall. Looking ahead to 2025, Anna shares her journey, the impact of her coach, her training approach, and her evolving goals—from competing at Verbier to chasing Olympic dreams.
Snowboard Men
Timm Schröder
At 26, Timm Schröder has already become a standout name in the freeride snowboarding world. Growing up in the heart of Bavaria, Germany, Timm’s love for the mountains began early, and his natural progression from skiing to snowboarding soon followed. His big break came when he earned his spot on the Freeride World Tour after impressive results on the qualification circuit. In just his rookie season, Timm has already earned a reputation for his fluid style and daring lines, showcasing his fearless approach to the sport.
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The 2025 Freeride World Tour opened at Baqueira Beret on the new La Bamba face, featuring steep slopes and variable conditions. Victor de Le Rue, Ross Tester, Justine Dufour-Lapointe, and Noémie Equy won their respective categories, delivering standout performances in the season’s first event.
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