Le 29 January 2025

Face of the Lac Noir

The Freeride World Tour sets up shop in Val Thorens and returns to France after 8 years of absence!

The highest resort in Europe will host a stage of the 2025 edition of the Freeride World Tour, an event symbolizing excellence in the world of freeride.

Due to its privileged location at an altitude of 2300m, Val Thorens is an exceptional playground for competitors, combining technical challenges and breathtaking panoramas.

With its ridge lines, its corridors and its very open sections, Val Thorens promises to push athletes to their limits in this new edition of the circuit Freeride World Tour.

It's confirmed, the Freeride World Tour competition – Val Thorens Pro will take place on Wednesday, January 29 on the face of Lac Noir

  • Beginning of the live broadcast on the Freeride World Tour live: 8:45 a.m.
  • First departure on the face of Lac Noir: 9:00 a.m.

Live Freeride World Tour

Where to watch the competition

Good to know: It is confirmed, the Freeride World Tour competition – Val Thorens Pro will take place on Wednesday, January 29 on the face of Lac Noir.

The stage of Val Thorens Pro will be visible:

  • On the giant screen of the official village located on the roof of the Sports Center – Le Board, Place Caron (in the very center of the resort)
  • In the spectator area located at the foot of the face of Lac Noir (access to the spectator area via the Pointe de la Masse gondola lift then the Fred Covili red slope or the Bouquetin and Les Enverses blue slopes)
  • From the VIP areas located at the foot of the face of Lac Noir and on the roof of the Sports Center – Le Board, Place Caron (on purchase of the VIP pack)

The event will be broadcast live from 8:45 a.m. on the live of Freeride World Tour.

Entertainment and official village

  • From 17 p.m .: “A toast to Péclet” special Freeride World Tour
    Club Val Tho invites you to toast with Noémie Equy, athlete of Team ValTho and the Freeride World Tour Pro. Training, qualifications, behind the scenes of the sport: she will answer all your questions.
    Location: Chalet Péclet, place Péclet
    Free – Reserved for Club Val Tho members.
    Upon registration at [email protected] or at the Club House, Place Caron.
    Limited places – All public
  • From 17 p.m .: Freeride World Tour opening ceremony
    The Freeride World Tour opens its doors to you for the presentation of the athletes of the stage of Val Thorens, followed by a signing session. The ceremony will be closed by a beautiful fireworks display.
  • After the fireworks: Val Thorens and the Freeride World Tour offer you a concert by DJ FLY – DMC World Champion 2024
    Location: Roof of the Sports Center – Le Board, Place Caron
    Limited places
    Drinks sold on site
  • 10:00 p.m. - 18:00 p.m .: Official village of the Freeride World Tour
    • Presence of partner stands (Alpina, Mammut, Peak Performance, Pit Viper, etc.)
    • Buvette
    • Ski test Salomon, Scott, Dynastar and Lange
    • Bungee Ejection
    • Freeride World Tour Official Store
    • Animation with the ESF of Val Thorens and the Track Service of Val Thorens
      Location: Roof of the Sports Center – Le Board, Place Caron
  • 18h30: cinema session by Freeride World Tour
    Come and see the best films of the Freeride World Tour riders at the amphitheater of the Sports Center – Le Board: Hokkaido Dreams (Aymar Navarro & Léo Slemett), Apricity (Wei Tien Ho & Adam Kuch), Transmission (A Dynastar Team Movie), Backyard (Nadine Wallner), What The FWT (A Freeride World Tour Movie).
    Free, limited places
  • 10:00 p.m. - 18:00 p.m .: Official village of the Freeride World Tour
    • Presence of partner stands (Alpina, Mammut, Peak Performance, Pit Viper, etc.)
    • Buvette
    • Ski test Salomon, Scott, Dynastar and Lange
    • Bungee Ejection
    • Freeride World Tour Official Store
    • Animation with the ESF of Val Thorens and the Track Service of Val Thorens
      Location: Roof of the Sports Center – Le Board, Place Caron
  • 8h45 : start of the live broadcast on the Freeride World Tour live
  • 9h00: first departure on the face of Lac Noir
    Access to the spectator area via the Pointe de la Masse gondola lift then the Fred Covili red slope or the Bouquetin and Les Enverses blue slopes
  • 10:00 p.m. - 18:00 p.m .: Official village of the Freeride World Tour
    • Presence of partner stands (Alpina, Mammut, Peak Performance, Pit Viper, etc.)
    • Buvette
    • Ski test Salomon, Scott, Dynastar and Lange
    • Bungee Ejection
    • Freeride World Tour Official Store
    • Animation with the ESF of Val Thorens and the Track Service of Val Thorens
      Location: Roof of the Sports Center – Le Board, Place Caron
  • 23h00: Freeride World Tour evening at Malaysia from 23pm. €10 entry.

We are very proud to welcome the only French stage of the Freeride World Tour 2025 here in Val Thorens. It is an honour to host such an iconic event, recognised worldwide. This new milestone fits perfectly with our ambition to make Val Thorens a prime destination for high-level freeriding.

Freeride World Tour – Val Thorens Pro

A key event in a global sporting system

This reception marks a key stage in the event system of Val Thorens, which reinforces its image as a dynamic and sporty destination.

The brand new sporting event system designed by all the resort's entities brings together three world-renowned events.

In addition to the Freeride World Tour, the resort will also host the Ski Cross World Cup December 12 and 13, 2024 as well as a stage of the Ice Cross World Cup from December 5 to 7, 2024.

Val Thorens, land of freeriders

Victor de Le Rue, a prominent member of Team Val Tho, embodies the sporting excellence of Val Thorens. This native of the Pyrenees settled in Val Thorens about ten years ago.

Initially a freestyle snowboarder, he gradually moved towards the world of freeride and found himself at the top of the general ranking of the Freeride World Tour in snowboarding following 3 consecutive victories. He also won the title of world champion in his category in 2019 and 2021.

I chose to join the Val Tho' team to be able to train with the Freeski des Belleville, which is a great group, with great energy where everyone progresses quickly thanks to the great coaches who know the terrain like no one else! Freeride is an exciting discipline, where there is always something to learn and progress, that's what I love!”

Freeride World Tour VIP Pack

Go behind the scenes of the Freeride World Tour at Val Thorens thanks to the 1-day VIP pack!

Price and conditions

1 day pack: €150

The pack is valid on the day of the competition which will take place on Wednesday January 29.

What's included in the VIP Pack

  • Event Goodies
  • ​1 day ski pass Val Thorens-Orella
  • Access to the VIP area with live race broadcast in the village located on the roof of the Board, Place Caron
  • Access to the VIP area at the foot of the face of Lac Noir
  • Meal at the village “Banque Pop” barbecue on the roof of the Board + awards ceremony
  • Musical entertainment with DJ
  • Meet the athletes of the Freeride World Tour
  • A parking space in the stadium car park
  • Entrance to the Freeride World Tour party at Malaysia from 23pm (entrance without drinks)

The stages of the Freeride World Tour 2025

  • 18 at 23 January 2025 : Baqueira Beret, Spain
  • January 27 to February 1, 2025: Val Thorens, France
  • February 7 to 13, 2025 : Kicking Horse, Canada
  • February 23 to March 1, 2025 : Tetnuldi, Georgia
  • 8 at 13 March 2025 : Fieberbrunn, Austria
  • 22 at 30 March 2025 : Grand Finale in Verbier, Switzerland

To follow all the stages of the Freeride World Tour live, watch interviews and access exclusive content, go to the official website.

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