{"id":92694,"date":"2025-01-06T12:06:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T11:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=92694"},"modified":"2025-01-06T12:09:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T11:09:53","slug":"serre-chevalier-to-host-spectacular-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/serre-chevalier-va-accueillir-un-evenement-spectaculaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Serre Chevalier to host a spectacular event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Snow sports enthusiasts are gearing up for the Snowkite Masters 2025 on the Col du Lautaret, at an altitude of over 2000 metres, from 9 to 12 January. This not-to-be-missed event in the winter calendar will once again bring together the world's best riders. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For four days, the <strong>Snowkite Masters<\/strong> will be offering a programme combining competitions, demonstrations and social events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best riders will compete in the <strong>FFVL French Freestyle Championship<\/strong>where tricks and spectacular figures will be the order of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/serre-chevalier-ski-area-ski-passes-activities-winter-guide-2025\/\">Serre Chevalier: resort, ski area, ski passes, activities... Winter 2025 guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Sunday, it's time for <strong>Race World Snowkitemasters<\/strong>This event is all about speed and control.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo \u00a9 Serre Chevalier SnowkiteMasters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will also be introductory courses for beginners and the curious, giving everyone the chance to try their hand at this unique sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A rich and varied programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ideal opportunity to discover the thrills of towed gliding in complete safety, supervised by professionals in the discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event kicks off on Wednesday 8 January with a photo shoot and welcome drink at Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UbCQ3m6MHwE?si=TzW7qoqnKtfVUiUr\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The competitions start the following day, with daily meetings at the <strong>Lautaret Lodge<\/strong> for riders' meetings and freestyle events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each day will end with festive evenings in the bar. <strong>Le Chazelay<\/strong>in La Salle-les-Alpes, combining a friendly atmosphere with a prize-giving ceremony to celebrate the participants' achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Sunday 12 January, the event will come to a climactic close with the <strong>Race World Snowkitemasters<\/strong>followed by the final prize-giving ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Col du Lautaret, a myth for snowkiting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Col du Lautaret, nestling in the Serre Chevalier Brian\u00e7on valley, has been a world reference for snowkiting for over 20 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its strategic location, with generous snow cover and optimum wind conditions, makes it a favourite spot for riders of all abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SNOWKITE-MASTERS-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo \u00a9 Serre Chevalier SnowkiteMasters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sport, often compared to winter kitesurfing, uses a sail to tow a skier or snowboarder across the snow. The wind then becomes an ally, enabling you to go up slopes, launch yourself off impressive jumps and perform a series of aerial tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The geographical features of the pass, at the crossroads of several valleys and meteorological influences, offer a diversity of slopes and orientations ideal for snowkiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also the highest French pass open to traffic in winter, making it easy to access training and competition sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans of snow sports are preparing to gather from January 9th to 12th at the Col du Lautaret, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, for the Snowkite Masters 2025. This must-attend event on the winter calendar will once again bring together the world's best riders. 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