FWT Returns to Val Thorens
21st January 2026
The Freeride World Tour is in the high-altitude French resort for the Val Thorens Pro. The weather window is set from Saturday January 24th to Thursday 29th. It marks the…
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The Freeride World Tour is in the high-altitude French resort for the Val Thorens Pro.
The weather window is set from Saturday January 24th to Thursday 29th.
It marks the Tour’s return to Val Thorens for the second consecutive year and signals the revival of elite freeride competition on French soil after a long absence.
PlanetSKI was in the resort last year for the buildup to the event:
Val Thorens is in Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, and it has once again been named World’s Best Ski Resort in the World Ski Awards.
Its altitude of 2,300m, coupled with steep couloirs and dynamic faces, offers the perfect canvas for bold freeride performances.
FWT at Val Thorens. Image c/o @freerideworldtour +J.Bernard.
The Val Thorens Pro is the second edition on this season’s FWT with the first event taking place in Baqueira Beret in Spain last week.
PlanetSKI’s Jane Peel reported live from the event:
PlanetSKI’s Jane Peel at the 2026 Baqueira Beret FWT. Image © PlanetSKI
The Val Thorens Pro will take place during the weather window of January 24–29, 2026, with the exact competition day selected based on safety and snow conditions.
Fans around the world can watch the event live at www.freerideworldtour.com, and follow exclusive athlete stories, highlights, and updates across FWT’s social media platforms at @freerideworldtour.
See more about Val Thorens:
Val Thorens, France. Image © PlanetSKI
