RESULTS: Nendaz Freeride FWT Challenger 2025 (SUI): Thrilling battles and French dominance
Sthe Nendaz Freeride FWT Challenger 2025 event took place Saturday, 1st March 2025 at Mont-Gond / Nendaz (SUI). 63 of the world’s best athletes from across Europe, the USA, New Zealand, and Japan competed with originality and daring to qualify for the famous Freeride World Tour
This year, Nendaz Freeride returns to the FWT Challenger, the final stage of the legendary Freeride World Tour, confirming its place among the best freeride competitions. The faces of Mont-Gond offer athletes an infinite number of lines and ideal conditions in which to practice their art. That’s why it attracts so many international freeriders in search of thrills and spills.
Ski Men
The French Rudy Collet takes first place ahead of two Swiss riders. Victor Hale-Woods and Paul de Pourtalès Finishing in 2nd and 3rd place respectively, they secure their spot among the top ranks of this FWT Challenger, gradually opening the doors to the Freeride World Tour.
Ski Women
The best woman in the ski competition is Zoé Delzoppo (FRA). The Swiss Eva Bertolla has often ranked among the top in the Freeride World Qualifier, in Nendaz, she was known for her falls. This time she didn´t fail and was able to secure the second place.
Snowboard Men
The French men put on a big show in the snowboard competition and secured a triple victory. Gabin Bouzanne, Kea Chretien and Christophe Charlet take the top three places.
Snowboard Women
Germany’s Celina Weber delivered a stellar performance to take gold in the Snowboard Women’s division with a score of 84.