Mark your calendars: The 2027 Challenger series is ready to roll

Crossing four European freeride nations, the 2027 Region 1 tour will feature a diverse selection of mountain venues, each defined by its own terrain and riding challenges. Every stop brings a new playground and another opportunity to collect valuable results on the road to the FWT Pro Tour.

Stop 1: Open Faces Silvretta-Montafon Challenger, Austria - January 26–29, 2027

Back for its third year, this Vorarlberg venue boasts diverse alpine terrain: exposed ridgelines, wide powder fields, and steep technical zones, set in one of Austria’s most scenic valleys.

Stop 2: Nendaz Freeride Challenger, Switzerland - February 27 – March 2, 2027

In the heart of the 4 Vallées, Nendaz’s big-mountain terrain and ever-changing snow conditions make it a vital test of adaptability and line choice for all riders.

Stop 3: X Over Ride Kitzsteinhorn Challenger, Austria - March 12–15, 2027

A legendary glacier venue offering everything from powder bowls to narrow couloirs. With reliable snow and 3,000-meter summits, it’s a highlight of the Challenger season.

Stop 4: Monterosa Freeride Paradise Challenger, Italy - March 18–21, 2027

Surrounded by the towering Monte Rosa massif, this stop features high-altitude ridges, steep bowls, and technical chutes, demanding strategy and skill from every rider.

Stop 5: Le Sauze South Line Series Challenger, France - March 27–30, 2027

Le Sauze brings the soul of French freeride into the Challenger mix. Its dynamic terrain and vibrant freeride culture make this a thrilling stop to the Region 1 season.

Stop 6: Open Faces Obertauern Challenger, Austria - April 5–8, 2027

Now a Challenger staple, Obertauern delivers a potent mix of consistent snow, complex lines, and big drops, ideal for a high-drama finale.