Snowfarming facility opens in Bessans

On Saturday, the Bessans snowfarming facility in Savoie officially opened, marking a new era for winter sports in the region. This facility uses artificial snowmaking techniques to ensure consistent snow conditions for skiing and other winter activities, even during periods of low natural snowfall.

Autumn ski-roller race in Prémanon

Meanwhile, in Prémanon, Jura, skiers participated in the regional autumn ski-roller race, an event designed to promote winter sports among younger athletes during the off-season. The race is part of a broader effort to keep skiing and related activities popular year-round.

Event organized by SC Bois d'Amont

The event was organized by the local sports club SC Bois d'Amont and featured various categories tailored to different age groups. Competitors ranged from U15 to U11, with races structured to challenge participants at their respective skill levels.

Results in older competitors' category

In the older competitors' category, Zacharie Bourdin emerged victorious in the men's final, finishing ahead of Pierrick Pasteur and Stevenson Savart. In the women's final, Lou Rives claimed the top spot, outperforming Louise Marguet and Liv Gardette.

Younger competitors' results

In the combined U15/U16 category, Mathis Kei Pochard and Jade Auge Chevassus, both under 15 years old, took the win. Loïs Gaillard and Juliette Longchampt were the winners in the U13 category, while Soren Monnier-Benoît and Giulia Wolf Baroni won in the U11 category.