Nendaz Freeride
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The Nendaz Freeride is undoubtedly the most prestigious event of the Freeride World Tour Qualifier. In addition to the Challenger final, there is also a Backcountry Invitational, 1*, 2* and 3* competitions, a leg of the Freeride Junior Tour, a day dedicated to children and a fun village!
FOR THE FREERIDERS
- Challenger Competition: The Nendaz Freeride Challenger is the most famous event in the Freeride World Tour Qualifier because of the spectacular face of Mont-Gond, which offers riders an almost infinite number of lines and the atmosphere that reigns there. This is why it attracts a large number of international riders eager for thrills. This spectacular event delights riders and the public alike!
- The Backcountry Invitational: It brings together the best freestyle - backcountry riders.
- 3-stars FWT Qualifier Competition: The Nendaz Freeride 3-stars FWT Qualifier awards a ticket for the 4-stars FWQ competition.
- 2-stars FWQ Competition: The Nendaz Freeride 2-stars FWT Qualifier awards a ticket for the 3-stars FWT Qualifier competition.
- 1-star FWT Qualifier Competition: To allow as many riders as possible to participate, Nendaz Freeride also organizes a 1-star competition, open to all. The competition is held in the form of a video contest.
FOR THE KIDS AND TEENAGERS
- Nendaz Freeride Junior : Around a hundred young riders aged between 14 and 18 take part in this 3-stars event of the Freeride Junior Tour.
- Nendaz Freeride Kids : During the Freeride event, the Nendaz ski schools organise a day of initiation and safety training for children from 7 to 14 years old. It is traditionally organized on the same day as the 4-stars grand final, which allows young fans to meet the champions of the elite competition.
FOR THE PUBLIC
- Public access : Take the Plan-du-Fou gondola from Siviez (or reach Plan-du-Fou on skis from Tracouet via the eight-seater Prarion-Plan du Fou gondola).
- Nendaz Freeride Village: The Nendaz Freeride village is back for 2024 ! At the end of the day, located at the bottom of the Tracouet gondola, it serves as a meeting point for freeriders and the general public.
- On-site catering
- Animations for children