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2025 Monterosa Freeride Paradise FWT Challenger

The best ski and snowboard freeriders meet in the Monte Rosa Massif

By: Monterosa Ski

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FWT Challenger

Let's go! After the first edition in 2024, the FWT Challenger is set to return in 2025. Get ready for an event that promises to get the adrenaline pumping in the Monterosa ski resort.

From January 30 to February 2, the only Italian FWT Challenger by Orage event will take place in the Monte Rosa Valleys, bringing with it top freeriders from Europe, Asia and Oceania.

What is the FWT Challenger?

It is the final step to move up to the Freeride World tour Pro, where:

  • riders who lose from the PRo circuit seek redemption.
  • best talent from the FWT Qualifier struggle to earn their moment in the spotlight.

With only a handful of spots available for the FWT Pro, the competition will be aggressive: extreme lines, incredible jumps, and crazy runs. 

Why Monterosa Ski?

Also called Freeride Paradise, the Monterosa Ski resort offers a unique venue perfect for testing every rider's limits. We are at the foot of the largest Massif in the Alps, with more than 15 peaks exceeding 4,000 m in altitude and the second highest peak in Europe.

👉 But this is not enough, there is another detail that makes the event even more intriguing: at the moment the location is Top Secret

 

 


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2025 MONTEROSA FREERIDE PARADISE FWT CHALLENGER

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Il villaggio di Resy: sull’antica via Walser

2.82km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The village of Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Resy

2.86km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Il villaggio di Resy:on the ancient Walser route

A small group of houses clinging to the mountain, a millennial waypoint on the trail connecting the valleys of Gressoney, Ayas and Valtournenche

Altitude: 2066 m

Resy, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Resy AO

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

3.83km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Fiery e la Pensione Bellavista: un crocevia di storia

3.83km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Fiery and the Pensione Bellavista: a crossroad of history

A small cluster of houses dominated by the old Pensione Bellavista, a place full of charm from which to savor an unparalleled view of the entire Ayas Valley.

Altitude: 1878 m

Fraz. Fiery, 11020 Ayas AO

Scuola Sci di Champoluc

3.89km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Champoluc Ski School

Altitude: 1980 m

Loc. Crest - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Plan Villy

3.90km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

Plan Villy, l’oasi di Champoluc

3.92km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Plan Villy, the oasis of Champoluc

A short walk from the center of Champoluc, the ski lifts and the Monte Rosa SPA Center, an area in which to breathe in all the atmosphere of Monte Rosa

Altitude: 1500 m

Rue de la Traversa 23, 11020 Ayas (AO), 11020 Plan Villy AO

From €5.00

The Hidden Village of Cunéaz

3.93km

Val d'Ayas

Active

The Hidden Village of Cunéaz

An ancient village steeped in history: Cunéaz contains some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century
Il villaggio nascosto di Cunéaz

3.94km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz , 11020 Ayas AO

The hidden village of Cunéaz

3.96km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

The hidden village of Cunéaz

An ancient village rich in history: Cunéaz holds some architectural gems such as its oldest rascard, dating back to the 15th century.

Altitude: 2036 m

Fraz. Cuneaz, 11020 Ayas AO

Terme

4.03km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Monterosa SPA Center

Altitude: 1560 m

Piazzale Ramey, 1 - Loc. Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Lago Blu, a turquoise jewel in the ice

4.30km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago Blu, a turquoise jewel in the ice

At the foot of the Rocca di Verra, embraced by the glacier moraine, the Lago Blu, “Blue Lake”, is a must-see destination for those visiting Val d'Ayas.

Altitude: 2200 m

Chemin de Verra, 11020 Ayas AO

Pump Track

4.38km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Pump Track

Chemin de Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Bike park - Campo scuola

4.39km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Bike Park - Campo scuola

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Basket

4.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campo da Basket

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Campi da Padel

4.55km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Campi da Padel

Chemin des Barmes, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

4.69km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

Lago di Lochien, quiete e vista ineguagliabile

4.73km

Val d'Ayas

In quota

Lago di Lochien, tranquillity and unparallaled views

Set in a corner of the valley far from everything, nestled in the silence of the peaks, the Lake of Lochien is an enchanted place nestled where the forest gives way to the high mountains.

Altitude: 2277 m

Val d'Ayas Escape Village

5.03km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Val d'Ayas Escape Village

Altitude: 1560 m

Rue Chemin Varasc, 16 - Loc. Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

desk dell'Ufficio del Turismo a Champoluc

5.03km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Ayas Tourism office - Champoluc

Via Varasc, 16, 11022 Champoluc AO

Historical Carnival of Verrès - Opening Ball

21.97km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Historical Carnival of Verrès - Opening Ball

Snowshoeing and ski touring

3.43km

Val d'Ayas

Active

SNOWSHOE HIKE AT PIAN DI VERRA INFERIORE AND RESY

A PANORAMIC JOURNEY BETWEEN THE GREAT GIANTS OF MONTE

Duration: 3 hours

Length: 6000 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

3.53km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike to Lago Blu

The glacial amphitheater of Monte Rosa

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 7500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Snowshoeing and ski touring

3.54km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in Val di Nanaz

A Viewpoint on the Monte Rosa

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

4.89km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hiking at Walser's pace

The old Walser village of Mascognaz

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

9.23km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Snowshoeing and ski touring

9.24km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Snowshoe hike in the Pracharbon forest

The embrace of the trees

Duration: 2 hours

Length: 5500 m

Difficulty: Low

Itinerario n.2

Snowshoeing and ski touring

10.51km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.2 - Crépin

Itinerary Roedeer

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Length: 4300 m

Difficulty: Medium

Itinerario n.3

Snowshoeing and ski touring

10.64km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.3 - Salomon

Itinerary Hare

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1500 m

Difficulty: Medium

Itinerario n.10

Snowshoeing and ski touring

10.95km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.10 - Morelasc

Itinerary Marmott

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 3000 m

Difficulty: Low

scialpinismo brusson

On skis

11.12km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Valnera

Difficulty: Medium

colle bringuez

On skis

11.12km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Colle Bringuez

Length: 12000 m

Difficulty: Medium

scialpinismo brusson

On skis

11.13km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Monte Bieteron

Difficulty: Medium

scialpinismo

On skis

11.13km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Rifugio Arp

Length: 4780 m

Difficulty: Medium

palasinaz

On skis

11.14km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Punta Palasinaz

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Medium

Itinerario n.8

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.18km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.8 - Mandaz - Paris

Itinerary Ibex

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1700 m

Difficulty: Medium

scialpinismo

On skis

11.28km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Skialp in Brusson: Estoul - Baita Litteran

Length: 4330 m

Difficulty: Medium

Itinerario n.4

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.39km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.4 - Salomon

Itinerary Cerf

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Length: 2100 m

Difficulty: Medium

Itinerario n.9

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.55km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.9 - Miniere

Itinerary Chamois

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Length: 1600 m

Difficulty: Low

Itinerario n.1 Extrapieraz

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.67km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.1 - Extrepieraz

Fox Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour

Length: 2400 m

Difficulty: Low

Itinerario n.5

Snowshoeing and ski touring

11.69km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Brusson Snowshoes Itinerary n.5 - Col di Joux - Extrepieraz

Itinerary Squirrel

Duration: 4 hours

Length: 6800 m

Difficulty: Medium

Happy Ski Monterosa Champoluc Val d’Ayas

4.26km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Val d’Ayas Monterosa

Route Ramey, 69, Champoluc , 11020 Ayas AO

11.79km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Happy Ski Monterosa Brusson

Terme Monterosa SPA

4.01km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Terme Monterosa SPA

Un oasi di benessere immersa in un panorama mozzafiato

Piazzale Ramey, 1, 11020 Champoluc AO

Farmacia Costa

4.04km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Farmacia Costa

Farmacia a Champoluc

Piazzale Ramey, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Telemark Skiset Ski & Bike Hire

4.22km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Telemark Skiset Ski & Bike Hire

30 anni di professionalità al vostro servizio

Route Ramey 73 Frazione Champoluc, 11020 Champoluc AO

Ski Rent La Glisse

4.29km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski Rent La Glisse

Comodo noleggio per attrezzatura da sci situato alla partenza della funivia principale di Champoluc
Noleggio Tako

4.32km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Tako Ski Rental

Route Ramey 65 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Parco Avventura Champoluc

4.38km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Parco Avventura Champoluc

L'Armadio della Nonna

4.88km

Val d'Ayas

In town

L'Armadio della Nonna

Rue des Guides 9 - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Società Guide Alpine Champoluc-Ayas Monte Rosa

4.88km

Val d'Ayas

Active

Alpine Guide Company - Champoluc - Ayas Monte Rosa

Your adventure companions on Monte Rosa

Rue des Guides, 3, 11020 Champoluc AO

Ski School Champoluc

4.94km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

Scuola Sci Champoluc

4.94km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Ski School Champoluc

Skiing with professionals in complete safety.

Route Ramey 67 11020 Champoluc Ayas (AO), 11020 Champoluc AO

Libreria Livres et Musique

4.97km

Val d'Ayas

Culture

Libreria Livres et Musique

Libreria di montagna a Champoluc

Route Varasc, 8, 11020 Champoluc AO

Parrucchiere Lostris Hair Studio

4.98km

Val d'Ayas

Wellness

Parrucchiere Lostris Hair Studio

Cura e bellezza del capello

Route Varasc, 10, 11020 Champoluc AO

Negozio dell’Artigianato L’Artisanà

8.28km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Negozio dell’Artigianato L’Artisanà

La vetrina dell'artigianato valdostano ai piedi del Monte Rosa

Rue de l'Eglise - Località Antagnod, 11020 AYAS AO

Scuola Sci Antagnod

8.34km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

Antagnod Ski School

8.35km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Antagnod Ski School

A Ski School for all levels, learning while having fun and in total serenity

Rue Tchavagnod, 6 11020 – Antagnod (AO), 11020 Antagnod AO

Belin House

10.47km

Val d'Ayas

In town

Belin House

Rue Extrepieraz, 108 , 11022 Brusson AO

Alimentari Math

10.76km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari Math

Grocery shop

Rue Extrepieraz, 34, 11022 Brusson AO

estoul

11.27km

Val d'Ayas

Ski

Skineige - equipment rental

Estoul, 11022 Brusson AO

Ice cream shop Arilù

11.31km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Gelateria Arilù

Ice cream shop

Rue Vollon, 74, 11022 Brusson AO

Alimentari

11.33km

Val d'Ayas

Food

Alimentari "Mini Market"

Grocery shop

Rue Vollon, 74, Brusson (AO), 11022 Brusson AO

Campo Base

1.23km

Val d'Ayas

Campo Base

Col Mon Ros, 11020 Ayas AO

La Mandria

1.72km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Mandria

Alpe Ciarcerio, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Taconet

2.40km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Taconet

Località Taconet, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

Baita Belvedere

2.41km

Val d'Ayas

Baita Belvedere

Loc. Alpe Saler Superiore n. 1, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Bar Tavola Calda Du Soleil

2.55km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Bar Tavola Calda Du Soleil

Rue Ciarcierio - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

Taconet Rifugio Paradisia

2.55km

Val d'Ayas

Ristoro Taconet Rifugio Paradisia

Loc. Taconet - Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Lo Retsignon

2.62km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lo Retsignon

Cucina tipica in alta quota

Loc. Ciarcerio, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Stadel Soussun

2.63km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Stadel Soussun

Località Soussun, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

2.86km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Rifugio Guide Frachey

2.89km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Rifugio Guide Frachey

Loc. Résy, 11020 Ayas AO

Bar Ristorante Ostafa

2.92km

Val d'Ayas

Bar Ristorante Ostafa

Loc. Ostafa, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante L’Abri du Ski

3.04km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante L’Abri du Ski

Località Ostafa - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante La Grange

3.31km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante La Grange

Chemin de la Crocetta, 2 Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

Alpine Forest

3.37km

Val d'Ayas

Alla Bettolina Restaurant

Strada regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

La Maison de Gourmets

3.42km

Val d'Ayas

La Maison de Gourmets

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Petit Tournalin

3.46km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Petit Tournalin

Località Villy 2, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

Summit Restaurant

3.48km

Val d'Ayas

Summit Restaurant

Strada Regionale 45, 16, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Lago Bleu

3.53km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Sint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

Ristorante Fior di Roccia

3.53km

Val d'Ayas

Ristorante Fior di Roccia

Strada Regionale 45, 17 - Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

Pub Ristorante West Road

3.59km

Val d'Ayas

Pub Ristorante West Road

Strada Regionale 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

2.15km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, 11020 Ayas AO

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

2.41km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Baita Belvedere

Località Alpe Salere Damon 1, Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

RIFUGIO BELVEDERE

2.44km

Val d'Ayas

RIFUGIO BELVEDERE

Loc. Alpe Saler Damon, 1 - Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

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Hotel Stadel Soussun

2.63km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Stadel Soussun

Fraz. Soussun - Champoluc, 11020 Ayas AO

Rifugio Ferraro

2.86km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio G.B. Ferraro

Località Resy, 11020 Ayas AO

Rifugio Guide Frachey

2.90km

Val d'Ayas

Rifugio Guide di Frachey

Fraz. Resy, 1, 11020 Ayas AO

Hotel Monte Cervino

3.31km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey AO

Hotel Monte Cervino

3.31km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Monte Cervino

Chemin de Soussun 5, 11020 Frachey - Ayas AO

HOTEL MONTE CERVINO

3.31km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL MONTE CERVINO

Fraz Frachey, 5 , CHAMPOLUC AO

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Hotel California

3.32km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Champoluc AO

Hotel Le Campagnol

3.38km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, 11020 Frachey AO

Alpine Forest Hotel

3.42km

Val d'Ayas

Alpine Forest Hotel

Località Villy - Frazione Frachey , 11020 Ayas AO

Hotel Le Campagnol

3.45km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Le Campagnol

SR45, 45, Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

HOTEL GENZIANELLA

3.49km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL GENZIANELLA

Place De La Grotte, 5 - Fraz. Saint-Jacques , CHAMPOLUC AO

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Hotel Genzianella

3.49km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel Genzianella

Place de la Grotte, 5, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

Aethos Monterosa

3.50km

Val d'Ayas

Aethos Monterosa

Strada Regionale 45, 16, 11020 Champoluc AO

Residence Lago Bleu

3.53km

Val d'Ayas

Residence Lago Bleu

Place de la Grotte, Saint-Jacques-des-Allemands, 11020 Ayas AO

HOTEL CAMPZERO ACTIVE LUXYURY RESORT

3.53km

Val d'Ayas

HOTEL AETHOS MONTEROSA

Strada Regionale 45, n 16 Champoluc, CHAMPOLUC AO

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Le Petit Chalet Bed&Breakfast

3.56km

Val d'Ayas

Le Petit Chalet Bed&Breakfast

Loc. Chemin de Rovinal, 27/A, Saint-Jacques, 11020 Ayas AO

Hotel California

3.58km

Val d'Ayas

Hotel California

Loc. Frachey, 11020 Ayas AO

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