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Challenge Philippe Roux

Verbier's popular giant slalom since 1985. Open to everyone, from the youngest to adults; we are the ones who run it, together with the Verbier Swiss Ski School.

Enter the Challenge Philippe Roux

Verbier's popular giant slalom

Created in 1985, the Challenge Philippe Roux is Verbier's race of the year. A giant slalom open to everyone, from the youngest to adults, on the Savoleyres slopes.

Athletes who matter in Swiss skiing today took their first start here: Camille Rast and Tanguy Nef went through these gates when they were your age. This is often where the love of racing begins.

At the start gate Through the gates The prize giving

This season's dates

How the day runs

  • 08h45Bib collection in the arrival station
  • 09h15Course inspection
  • 10h15Race start
  • 11h45Prize giving at the top of Savoleyres

The disciplines and the slope announced may still change depending on conditions.

26 December 2026 Giant slalom · Savoleyres SUD
02 January 2027 Slalom · Savoleyres SUD
06 February 2027 Giant slalom · Savoleyres SUD
13 February 2027 Slalom · Savoleyres SUD
Final 27 March 2027 Combined · Le Casino

We are with you on race day

The preparation

In the weeks before, we work on the start, the line through the gates and reading the course, with timed runs.

The inspection

On the day, an instructor inspects the course with your child before the start to give the final advice.

The race

We are there at the start and at the finish, to cheer you on.

Getting ready for a first race

Our recommendation

First Race Pack

Train with us during the week and take part in your first race.

CHF 480.–

CHF 80 per morning

  • 5 training mornings
  • 1 race morning with the entry fee included
  • An instructor alongside you throughout the race
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Challenge Philippe Roux

The Challenge is open to everyone, Team member or not, with no prior training required.

Minimum age 5, parallel skiing required.

  • In advance Children CHF 15 · Parents CHF 20
  • On race day Children CHF 25 · Parents CHF 35

* Children's category up to 16 years old · Payment in cash on site, no TWINT and no card

Enter the Challenge

The Challenge in pictures

At the start gate: the last words before setting off.
Through the gates, on the Savoleyres stadium.
Every turn counts against the clock.
Parents take the start too, with Verbier in the background.
Between runs, the instructors look after the course.
At the finish, friends cheer on the next racers.
Everyone gathers for the prize giving.
The podium moment, arms in the air.
And hot chocolate to round off the morning.

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