From February 1–6, 2026, the legendary terrain of Ordino Arcalís, Andorra, will host the first-ever FIS Freeride World Championships, a historic milestone for the sport of freeride skiing and snowboarding. Sanctioned by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), this new championship represents the highest level of freeride competition on the global stage.

Event Overview

  • Date: Weather window February 1–6, 2026 (one competition day selected for optimal conditions)
  • Location: Ordino Arcalís, Andorra: a premier freeride venue in the Pyrenees
  • Format: Four categories – Ski Men, Ski Women, Snowboard Men, Snowboard Women (one run per athlete)
  • Athletes: 66 of the world’s top freeriders
  • Nations: 17 nations will be represented

This single-event competition will officially crown the first FIS Freeride World Champions, marking the full integration of freeride under FIS governance and solidifying its position as a recognized discipline within international snow sports.

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A New Chapter For Freeride

The FIS Freeride World Championships mark a defining new chapter in the evolution of freeride. Unlike the FIS Freeride World Tour, which unfolds across a season-long circuit, the Championships will determine the official FIS World Champions in a single, decisive showdown. The world’s best freeriders will gather in Ordino Arcalís to push the limits of commitment.

Host venue: Ordino Arcalís, freeride heart of the Pyrenees

Nestled in the northern valleys of Andorra, between France and Spain, Ordino Arcalís has become a mecca for freeride since first hosting international competitions in 2015. This small but mighty resort (just two hours from Barcelona) boasts more kilometers of slopes than roads and offers some of the best snow conditions in the Pyrenees thanks to its north-facing orientation. The resort is known for its technical lines, reliable snowpack, and natural terrain features ideal for freeride competition. The resort features:

  • 450 hectares of skiable terrain
  • 120 km of off-piste potential
  • 3.4 km of marked freeride itineraries and two themed freeride zones

Ordino Arcalís’ unique terrain and reliable snow have earned it a permanent place in freeride history and now, as the host of the inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships, it cements its reputation as one of the sport’s most prestigious arenas.