Val Thorens Joins Freeride World Tour
The 2025 Freeride World Tour calendar has been published with the announcement of a new Stop in Val Thorens.
The 2025 Freeride World Tour calendar has been published with the announcement of a new Stop in Val Thorens. It has also been announced that Andorra will host an inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships the season after this, in February 2026.
The 18th FIS Freeride World Tour, sponsored by Peak Performance, will be staged across six stages across Europe and North America. For athletes will compete across six epic events, with their top four results out of five counting toward qualification for the finale, Xtreme Verbier, sponsored by Honda and Yeti.
Stop 1: Baqueira Beret Pro – January 18-23, 2025
The 2025 season kicks off at Baqueira Beret, nestled in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees. The resort has cemented itself as a fan-favourite stop, known for its lively atmosphere and passionate local crowd. The competition takes place on the renowned Tuc de Baciver face, offering steep pitches, technical rock drops, and dynamic freeride terrain that will challenge riders’ creativity and skill.
Stop 2: Val Thorens Pro – January 27 – February 1, 2025
For the first time since 2017, the FWT returns to France with the debut of Val Thorens. Val Thorens offers an exciting new challenge to the riders, with the iconic Cime Caron towering over the resort. Known for its steep and technical terrain, Val Thorens promises dramatic action as riders tackle the couloirs, ridgelines, and wide-open freeride terrain that the area is famous for.
Vincent Lalanne, Director of the Val Thorens Tourism Office: "We are thrilled and very proud to host the only French stop of the 2025 Freeride World Tour here in Val Thorens. It is an honor for us to welcome such an iconic event, recognized worldwide in the freeride universe.“
Stop 3: Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro – February 7-13, 2025
The FWT then crosses the Atlantic to Kicking Horse, located in the rugged Purcell Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Renowned for its deep snowpack, steep terrain, and the legendary Ozone face, Kicking Horse is one of the most technically demanding stops on the tour. Riders will need to navigate cliff drops, tight lines, and vast powder fields, making this stop a true freeride battleground. With its mix of challenging terrain and massive features, Kicking Horse consistently pushes athletes to the limit.
Stop 4: Georgia Pro – February 23 – March 1, 2025
The Tour then returns to the untamed beauty of Tetnuldi in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. This stop has rapidly gained recognition as one of the most exhilarating venues on the circuit. The competition takes place on the Khakhiani face, featuring 350 meters of vertical descent, steep pitches, and natural obstacles that challenge athletes to display their finest freeride skills. Known for its vast powder fields and remote allure, Tetnuldi continues to captivate both athletes and fans, delivering action-packed freeride experiences against the stunning backdrop of the Caucasus.
Stop 5: Fieberbrunn Pro – March 8-13, 2025
The pressure mounts as riders head to the Wildseeloder in Fieberbrunn, Austria, for the final event before the cut. Known for its intimidating slopes and complex lines, Fieberbrunn is one of the most revered stops on the Tour. Riders will need to lay down their best line on the steep and technical terrain, which has been a proving ground for freeriders since 2011. With the cut looming, the stakes will be higher than ever as riders battle for their place in the Grand Finale at Verbier.
YETI Xtreme Verbier by Honda – March 22-30, 2025
The Freeride World Tour culminates at the legendary Bec des Rosses in Verbier, Switzerland, the most prestigious and challenging stop of the season. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, the YETI Xtreme Verbier has become synonymous with freeride excellence. Rising to 3,223 meters with a 600-meter vertical drop, the Bec des Rosses is known for its extreme pitches exceeding 50 degrees and complex technical lines. Only the top riders of the season will qualify to compete at Verbier, where the stakes are highest, and the ultimate freeride champions will be crowned.
The intense competition on the Bec’s treacherous face consistently delivers some of the most memorable and high-risk performances in the sport, solidifying Verbier as the crown jewel of the Freeride World Tour.
You can follow the Freeride World Tour live at www.freerideworldtour.com, where every stop will be broadcast.
