Xavier de Le Rue takes the Freeride de Tignes

Fri 13 March 09

The Nissan Freeride de Tignes, the third stage of the Freeride World Tour, took place on the impressive Grand Balme face, left untouched for this competition. After patiently awaiting the best conditions for the competition, the organizers and those from the Tignes resort provided an amazing playground for the world’s elite to reveal their talent. Following the Nissan Freeride de Tignes, the announcement was made for those qualified for the grand finale of the Freeride World Tour March 21st, the mythical Nissan Xtreme de Verbier.

French domination with Xavier de Le Rue
The French snowboarder, Xavier de Le Rue, took his first victory of the season reinforcing his top spot of the Freeride World Ranking. Among the first to head down the slope, the Freeride World Champion 2008 had an exceptional run recognized by the judges and spectators gathered at the foot of the magnificent Grand Balme face. The Austrian Max Zipser took second with a well-thought run after several podiums in Freeride World Qualifier events. Alex Coudray also impressed the media and spectators, thus was given the Media Judges Award.

Geraldine Fasnacht (Switzerland), winner of the Nissan Freeride de Tignes:
“The competition in Tignes was a chance for me to get ready for Verbier. I really enjoyed riding the Grand Balme. It was pretty stressful from me coming back to competition after my knee injury, but we got lots of good information from the organizers. This allowed me to define my line and have a good time. I can’t wait to get to Verbier next week. The face got a lot of snow in the past few days, so I think the upcoming competition will be awesome!”

Men Snowboard
1-Xavier de Le Rue FRA
2- Max Zipser AUT
3- Alex Coudray SUI

Women Snowboard
1-Géraldine Fasnacht SUI
2-Susan Moll USA
3-Anniina Karvinen FIN

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Nissan Freeride de Tignes

8-14 March 09

The fourth contest of the Freeride World Tour will take place at one of the world’s biggest ski domains - the Espace Killy – including Tignes and its surroundings

Tignes, France

Snow sure, true boarders' moonscape Great all-round resort with something for everyone, no matter what your ability. However, watch out some for long lift queues and crowds during school holidays and weekends.

Freeriding: 80% - No tree runs but huge off-piste
Freestyle: 70% - All year parks & halfpipe
Pistes: 76% - Open motorway cruisers

Xavier de Le Rue takes the Freeride de Tignes

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