Vars is currently bidding to host the speed skiing events.
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and ski rockets
On the legendary Chabrières piste, the best speed skiers are transformed into veritable ski rockets. Thanks to their highly specialised equipment, including aerodynamic latex suits, 2.40m skis, helmets, fins and streamlined poles, they can reach breathtaking speeds. Speed skiing is played out in a few hundredths of a second, where every detail counts.
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A legendary track
The Chabrières piste is unique. With a slope of 98% at the start, it allows skiers to descend at incredible speeds, reaching over 200km/h in less than 6 seconds – an acceleration comparable to that of a Formula 1 car. For almost 30 years, Vars has played host to this breathtaking discipline and holds the world ski speed record, set at 255.50km/hm by Simon Billy.
Chabrières in figures :
- Start: 2720 metres
- Finish: 2285 metres
- Length: 1400 metres
- Vertical drop: 435 metres
- Maximum gradient: 98
- Average gradient: 52.5
Always more
Speed Masters
Relive the Speed Masters of 2025: the world record attempt in speed skiing.
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