The Derby de la Meije set for April 2
The 16th Derby de La Meije will take place in La Grave-La Meije in the French Alps, from 29 March to 2 April, race day on 2 April: 1 000 riders from all over the planet will meet at the top of the ski area in La Grave (3550m) with only one goal in their head, to find the fastest line "down da hill".
Snowboarders, skiers, telemarkers, monoskiers or any other crazy sliding element, will take on the challenge to reach the finish line as fast as possible - with around 2 150 metres of vertical drop in the wild ski area of the Vallons de la Meije in La Grave. No pistes. No signs. It is all up to you.
The Derby de la Meije is unique in the world, open to all experienced riders, professionals or amateurs. The fastest racers will blast off and finish with a crazy time of less than five minutes, the more laid back will enjoy the run and admire the magic landscape.
This year the Derby de la Meije modifies its programm and lasts a week, from Monday to Friday. A week full of freeriding, party, culture, music, street arts, and mountain security.
The days before the race, everyone can participate in different workshops like:
Mountain Workshops
Timed descents on the Girose Glacier
Learn to wax your board / skis
Security: transceiver exercise, safety demonstrations
Crevasse rescue
Freeriding in the La Grave ski area
Check out the best line for the race (on Thursday 1 April, the day before the race)
Events in the Village
Ambulatory percussions
African dance
Happenings for kids
Photo and film shows
Animations in the streets of La Grav
Concerts and DJ sound system during the whole week…