A place to hike&fly

Samoëns becomes the official base camp of Peakrace.
For four days, the resort hosts athletes, the organization, partners and the public, bringing the race to life at the heart of the territory.

The base camp is the central hub of the event: athlete check-in, briefings, race finishes, recovery time and moments of exchange.
eakrace is not only about racing — it is also about sharing experiences beyond the clock.

 

PROGRAM

Thursday – Welcome & Event Launch

  • From 6:00 pm: participant welcome

  • 8:00 pm: general race & safety briefing

    • Event presentation

    • Safety instructions

    • Live broadcast

Friday – Race Day 1

  • 7:00 am: Peakrace Mini check-in and registration

  • 8:00 am: daily briefing

    • Peakrace Elite

    • Peakrace Mini

  • 9:30 am: race start

  • 1:00 pm: Peakrace Mini finish

  • 5:00 pm: Peakrace Elite finish

  • 7:00 pm: presentation / talk

  • 8:00 pm: group dinner

Saturday – Race Day 2

  • 8:00 am: Peakrace Elite briefing – stage presentation (room 1)

  • 8:00 am: Peakrace Mini briefing – stage presentation (room 2)

  • 9:30 am: race start

  • 2:00 pm: Peakrace Mini finish

  • 4:00 pm: Peakrace Elite finish

  • 6:30 pm: prize giving ceremony

In the evening, a group dinner and open conference will take place.
Athletes, supporters, locals and visitors are invited to share a convivial moment around hike & fly, mountain sports and adventure.

Sunday – Race Day 3

  • 7:00 am: participant welcome

  • 8:00 am: Peakrace Elite briefing

  • 9:30 am: race start

  • 5:00 pm: Peakrace Elite finish

  • 7:00 pm: refreshments and results

Schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.

THE PEAKRACE CHALLENGE – SAMOËNS

Beyond the event itself, Peakrace is part of a year-round dynamic within the territory.

A permanent challenge is set up on two iconic routes of the valley:

  • the Criou ascent

  • the Tête des Saix ascent

More information coming soon.

Open all year long, this challenge allows hike & fly pilots to test themselves on reference routes, compare performances and keep the Peakrace spirit alive well beyond the competition.

REGISTRATION

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Are you ready to join the adventure? Link in bio 👆 🏁 28-30/08/2026 @samoens_officiel
Registrations open 15/03/2026. PEAKRACE Samoëns is waiting for you. Choose your format: 🏔 Elite – August 28–30 🏔 Mini – August 29–30 Limited spots available. First come, first served. 📸 @ben__vlt
Registrations open 15/03/2026. PEAKRACE Samoëns is waiting for you. Choose your format: 🏔 Elite – August 28–30 🏔 Mini – August 29–30 Limited spots available. First come, first served. 📸 @ben__vlt
🎉 GIVEAWAY – PEAKRACE SAMOËNS The very first PEAKRACE will take place in Samoëns. And registrations open on March 15 👀 Want to be on the start line? 👉 We’re giving away 2 free entries: 🏔️ 1 men’s entry 🏔️ 1 women&rs
🎉 GIVEAWAY – PEAKRACE SAMOËNS The very first PEAKRACE will take place in Samoëns. And registrations open on March 15 👀 Want to be on the start line? 👉 We’re giving away 2 free entries: 🏔️ 1 men’s entry 🏔️ 1 women’s entry 👉 for the format of your choice: PEAKRACE Elite – from Friday August 28 to Sunday August 30 PEAKRACE Mini – from Saturday August 29 to Sunday August 30 How to enter: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Follow @peakrace.hikeandfly and @samoens_officiel 3️⃣ Tag the person you’d like to race with ✨ Good luck ✨ Winners will be announced the registration day. // 🎉 JEU CONCOURS – PEAKRACE SAMOËNS La première PEAKRACE aura lieu à Samoëns. Et les inscriptions ouvrent le 15 mars 👀 Tu veux être sur la ligne de départ ? 👉 On t’offre 2 inscriptions : 🏔️ 1 inscription homme 🏔️ 1 inscription femme 👉 pour le format de ton choix : PEAKRACE Elite – du vendredi 28 au dimanche 30 août PEAKRACE Mini – du samedi 29 au dimanche 30 août Pour participer : 1️⃣ Like ce post 2️⃣ Suis ce compte @peakrace.hikeandfly et @samoens_officiel 3️⃣ Tague la personne avec qui tu aimerais prendre le départ ✨ Bonne chance à toi ✨ Résultats annoncés le jour de l'inscription
Women are still underrepresented in hike & fly competitions. Often, it’s not a question of ability — but of confidence, legitimacy, and the feeling of truly belonging on the start line. Access, representation and the way the framewor
Women are still underrepresented in hike & fly competitions. Often, it’s not a question of ability — but of confidence, legitimacy, and the feeling of truly belonging on the start line. Access, representation and the way the framework is designed matter. At PEAKRACE, inclusion is built into the race. – Priority registration for women – Equal prize money and awards for women and men – A single course and the same race, so women and men compete together Because being inclusive does not mean ignoring differences. It means acknowledging them — and designing a framework where they don’t become barriers to participation or commitment. These are not symbolic choices. They are structural decisions, meant to build confidence and make the start line more accessible and legitimate for women. #paragliding #hikeandfly #competition 📸 @ben__vlt
PEAKRACE – One race. Different paths. Find the one made for you. #paragliding #hikeandfly #competition 📸 @ben__vlt
PEAKRACE – One race. Different paths. Find the one made for you. #paragliding #hikeandfly #competition 📸 @ben__vlt
Competing in the mountains also means taking responsibility. Our sport takes place in fragile environments and living territories. Respecting them is not optional — it is part of the commitment. Leaving no trace. Limiting transport. Reducing w
Competing in the mountains also means taking responsibility. Our sport takes place in fragile environments and living territories. Respecting them is not optional — it is part of the commitment. Leaving no trace. Limiting transport. Reducing waste. Respecting the terrain and the communities that host us. This approach comes from a simple observation: without care, there is no playground. PEAKRACE is committed to a responsible and sustainable approach to mountain competition. Because performance only makes sense if the places that make it possible can endure. #paragliding #hikeandfly #competition 📸 @ben__vlt
Today, women represent less than 10% of hike & fly pilots. This is not about ability. It is largely about access, representation, and the way risk is perceived and managed in the sport. When the framework is unclear, commitment becomes a barrier
Today, women represent less than 10% of hike & fly pilots. This is not about ability. It is largely about access, representation, and the way risk is perceived and managed in the sport. When the framework is unclear, commitment becomes a barrier rather than a choice. PEAKRACE was built from this observation. By offering a structured, progressive and reassuring environment, we aim to build confidence, legitimacy and long-term engagement — and open the start line to more women. #hikeandfly #paragliding #competition 📸 @ben__vlt
Fair play is not an idea — it is a framework. This comes from a clear observation: in an outdoor race, fairness doesn’t happen by chance. It has to be designed. Clear rules create trust. Trust allows athletes to focus on strategy, decisi
Fair play is not an idea — it is a framework. This comes from a clear observation: in an outdoor race, fairness doesn’t happen by chance. It has to be designed. Clear rules create trust. Trust allows athletes to focus on strategy, decision-making and performance — not on loopholes or pressure to overcommit. Clear rules. Flyable conditions. No external assistance. Strategy over blind commitment. Because performance only makes sense when the race is fair for everyone. #paragliding #hikeandfly #competition 📸 @ben__vlt
Safety is not a slogan. This approach comes from a simple observation: in hike & fly, risk cannot be managed with intentions alone. It requires structure, anticipation and clear decisions. That’s why safety at PEAKRACE is practical, visibl
Safety is not a slogan. This approach comes from a simple observation: in hike & fly, risk cannot be managed with intentions alone. It requires structure, anticipation and clear decisions. That’s why safety at PEAKRACE is practical, visible and embedded at every stage of the event. Weather-adapted routes. Detailed briefings. Live tracking and flight monitoring. Mandatory rest periods. Equipment checks. Performance matters — but never at the cost of unnecessary risk. We choose commitment with awareness, not shortcuts. Perform, yes. Take unnecessary risks, no. 📸 @ben__vlt #hikeandfly #competition #paragliding
PEAKRACE stands on strong foundations. Based on a clear observation from the field: as our sport grows, questions around risk, responsibility and access become more pressing. Performance alone is not enough. Safety is not a restriction — it is
PEAKRACE stands on strong foundations. Based on a clear observation from the field: as our sport grows, questions around risk, responsibility and access become more pressing. Performance alone is not enough. Safety is not a restriction — it is a condition for freedom. A structured framework allows athletes to commit, progress and stay in the game. We stand for responsible performance, sharing and community, inclusivity and diversity, and respect for our playground. The mountains are not just a backdrop — they are a living environment we depend on. Building tomorrow’s sport starts today. 📸 @ben__vlt #hikeandfly #competition #paragliding
Are you ready to join the adventure? Link in bio 👆 🏁 28-30/08/2026 @samoens_officiel
Registrations open 15/03/2026. PEAKRACE Samoëns is waiting for you. Choose your format: 🏔 Elite – August 28–30 🏔 Mini – August 29–30 Limited spots available. First come, first served. 📸 @ben__vlt 🎉 GIVEAWAY – PEAKRACE SAMOËNS The very first PEAKRACE will take place in Samoëns. And registrations open on March 15 👀 Want to be on the start line? 👉 We’re giving away 2 free entries: 🏔️ 1 men’s entry 🏔️ 1 women&rs Women are still underrepresented in hike & fly competitions. Often, it’s not a question of ability — but of confidence, legitimacy, and the feeling of truly belonging on the start line. Access, representation and the way the framewor PEAKRACE – One race. Different paths. Find the one made for you. #paragliding #hikeandfly #competition 📸 @ben__vlt Competing in the mountains also means taking responsibility. Our sport takes place in fragile environments and living territories. Respecting them is not optional — it is part of the commitment. Leaving no trace. Limiting transport. Reducing w Today, women represent less than 10% of hike & fly pilots. This is not about ability. It is largely about access, representation, and the way risk is perceived and managed in the sport. When the framework is unclear, commitment becomes a barrier Fair play is not an idea — it is a framework. This comes from a clear observation: in an outdoor race, fairness doesn’t happen by chance. It has to be designed. Clear rules create trust. Trust allows athletes to focus on strategy, decisi Safety is not a slogan. This approach comes from a simple observation: in hike & fly, risk cannot be managed with intentions alone. It requires structure, anticipation and clear decisions. That’s why safety at PEAKRACE is practical, visibl PEAKRACE stands on strong foundations. Based on a clear observation from the field: as our sport grows, questions around risk, responsibility and access become more pressing. Performance alone is not enough. Safety is not a restriction — it is