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 27 AUGUST – Registration & General Briefing

4:00 PM – Participant check-in

7:00 PM – Mandatory General Briefing

Race presentation

Safety briefing

Live broadcast

Friday 28 AUGUST – Race Day 1

8:00 AM – Pilot briefing

9:00 AM – Race start

12:00–3:00 PM – Intermediate turnpoint & refreshment station

4:00 PM – First pilots expected at goal

7:00 PM – Screening of Tanguy Renaud-Goud's film The Strategy of Failure, followed by a discussion

Saturday 29 AUGUST – Race Day 2

7:00 AM – Registration

8:00 AM – Pilot briefing

9:00 AM – PeakRace Elite & PeakRace Mini start

11:00 AM – First PeakRace Mini pilots expected at goal

12:00–3:00 PM – PeakRace Elite intermediate turnpoint & refreshment station

4:00 PM – First PeakRace Elite pilots expected at goal

7:00 PM – Pilots' dinner & live concert at the event village

Sunday 30 AUGUST – Race Day 3

8:00 AM – Pilot briefing

9:00 AM – PeakRace Elite & PeakRace Mini start

11:00 AM – First PeakRace Mini pilots expected at goal

12:00–3:00 PM – PeakRace Elite intermediate turnpoint & refreshment station

4:00 PM – First PeakRace Elite pilots expected at goal

7:00 PM – Prize Giving Ceremony

The 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

Last news

At Peakrace, we simply want to see more women hiking and flying, and more women competing. We believe that reducing the level of risk often associated with hike & fly races can encourage more participants to take the start line. We are committed
At Peakrace, we simply want to see more women hiking and flying, and more women competing. We believe that reducing the level of risk often associated with hike & fly races can encourage more participants to take the start line. We are committed to equal visibility, equal media coverage, and equal prize money. We also provide dedicated toilets with menstrual products available on site. But we’re curious: what else could we do to make hike & fly racing more welcoming and accessible for women? Share your thoughts in the comments or send us a message — we’d love to hear your ideas. 📸 @ben__vlt #Peakrace #HikeAndFly #WomenInSport #WomenWhoFly #paragliding
PEAKRACE is for everyone. You don’t need to be an elite pilot to join PEAKRACE. If you’re an experienced XC pilot looking for a new challenge, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to test your strategy, flying and endurance. If you
PEAKRACE is for everyone. You don’t need to be an elite pilot to join PEAKRACE. If you’re an experienced XC pilot looking for a new challenge, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to test your strategy, flying and endurance. If you’re newer to XC or curious about competition, you’ll find a welcoming environment, learn a lot, and share the experience with pilots of all levels. The same goes for the PEAKRACE Mini. Maybe you’re a strong hiker who enjoys big climbs and mountain days. Maybe you’re a pilot who has never entered a race before and wants to discover what hike & fly competition is all about. The Mini was created with you in mind. Beyond the rankings, PEAKRACE is also about spending a few days together with people who share the same passion. Flying, hiking, talking routes, sharing stories, learning from each other and enjoying time in the mountains. The race is only part of the experience. If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your sign to take the leap. We’d love to see you on the start line. 📸 @ben__vlt #HikeAndFly #Paragliding #XCPilots #mountainflying
🇫🇷🥐 Tu aimes le marche et vol, la compétition mais pas la prise de risque qui souvent va avec? On a le format qui est fait pour toi! Rejoins nous à Samoëns fin août 🏃‍♀️🪂 #hikeandlfy #paragliding #competition #france
Safety comes first. We’re proud to partner with Icecode to help push things forward. The concept is simple: a sticker with a QR code that gathers all your essential medical information in case of an accident. Each participant sets up their prof
Safety comes first. We’re proud to partner with Icecode to help push things forward. The concept is simple: a sticker with a QR code that gathers all your essential medical information in case of an accident. Each participant sets up their profile via an app, takes part in the race, and leaves with their sticker. 🤘 Register or get yours at @icecode #Peakrace #SafetyFirst #HikeAndFly #Paragliding #Icecode
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
At Peakrace, we simply want to see more women hiking and flying, and more women competing. We believe that reducing the level of risk often associated with hike & fly races can encourage more participants to take the start line. We are committed PEAKRACE is for everyone. You don’t need to be an elite pilot to join PEAKRACE. If you’re an experienced XC pilot looking for a new challenge, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to test your strategy, flying and endurance. If you
🇫🇷🥐 Tu aimes le marche et vol, la compétition mais pas la prise de risque qui souvent va avec? On a le format qui est fait pour toi! Rejoins nous à Samoëns fin août 🏃‍♀️🪂 #hikeandlfy #paragliding #competition #fr
Safety comes first. We’re proud to partner with Icecode to help push things forward. The concept is simple: a sticker with a QR code that gathers all your essential medical information in case of an accident. Each participant sets up their prof
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