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Freeride World Tour qualifier and Freeride Junior Tour

A chance to watch the best riders compete on the best mountains

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A qualifier of the French Freeride Series as part of the Freeride World Tour, the biggest all mountain competition on the planet, right here in Tignes.

This is a three-star event where competitors can try to gain points to ride in the main event the FWT next year. There will also be three races of the Freeride Junior Tour for under 14, under 16 and under 18.

Registration and more details can be found on the official Freeride World Tour site, click on the website link.

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Where and when

The riders will compete in the Massif des Tufs, which overlooks Lac Tignes. 

For non-riders head to Au Pied du Lagood for the sports village.

The course check takes place at 07:30, with the competition from 10:00 until 13:00 and result and podium at 15:00.

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