Snow sports events France

Since 1982, Rennes has been putting on its skates at the end of spring and storming the esplanade Charles de Gaulle for a unique and feverish weekend, for a major popular event aimed at all fans of urban sliding, beginners and experienced alike. On the program: races and marathons for the most athletic, free and safe rides open to all for the others. In the "village", there's plenty to see and do: speed and jumping events, slalom, DJ music, free roller-skating initiations, etc. Various exhibitors also sell the equipment you need. This family-friendly event attracts 30,000 spectators every year.

Riding down the snow-covered slopes on a toboggan is a sensation you'd love to be able to experience in any season. It's possible with summer tobogganing, a real sport and discipline in its own right at Le Jaillet. Judge for yourself with these figures: an average ride of 7 minutes, at a speed of 36 km/h, over 715 m of descent and 95 m of vertical drop. Guaranteed thrills for young and old (accompaniment required for ages 3 to 9). In winter as in summer, tobogganing is a must! Check out the speed radar, and smile, you're being photographed!

Sailing boat competition on the largest freshwater lake in France. The regatta at the Sailing Circle of Bordeaux Shackles-Maubuisson is one of the biggest events at the end of the year and brings together several competitions. Free for the public.

Sancy Outdoor, it's always more sensations, new sports, more riders, more extreme, more BMX, more skate and more exciting and amazing animations to test for two days and totally free. The Sancy Outdoor 2015 celebrates its 10 years! A village of exhibitors in a 12 hectare park, the Parc Fenestre, will be the starting point and the focal point of a strong weekend in activities, competitions and shows…

Open-air screenings of the latest surf films in the Jardin de la Grotte de la Chambre d'Amour in the evening, and daytime screenings at Espace de l'Océan. Each evening features a new concert, a food truck village for nibbling before the film screenings, and a fireworks display on the closing night to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary. During the event, the Sportjam Surf Test will also give you the chance to try out the latest surf, surfskate and beach bike equipment.

More than just a snowshoe hike, Passe Montagne is a festive and convivial event not to be missed. Held every year in January, it brings together 450 participants for a unique discovery of the Entremonts in the Chartreuse region. Musical ambience, local gastronomy and mountain panoramas punctuate this hike, which is accessible to all. It's the perfect opportunity to strap on your snowshoes and enjoy an unforgettable adventure discovering the region's heritage, gastronomy and landscapes. It's an ideal activity for nature lovers, families, groups of friends and sports enthusiasts.

It's not a newcomer, having been launched in 2010, but it's certainly the latest festival to make its mark in a city that also looks to the mountains. With over 40,000 festival-goers at its last edition, the High Five Festival happily mixes skiing, cinema and partying (because a festival without concerts isn't cool). So, head to the lakeside "village" to watch and take part in snow sports demos, before settling into an open-air deckchair to watch one of the snow sports films on the big screen. Booths featuring top brands and new products, entertainment... A festival for riders of all kinds.