Come and discover the world of Highline by admiring the performances and demonstrations of international athletes in the heart of Avoriaz resort. An invitation to discover the universe of heights and to be thrilled by the high-flying performances of athletes.
From December 27th to 30th, during the Christmas festivities, Avoriaz invites you to experience a highline festival in the heart of our stunning resort.
For the occasion, organizers Benoit Brume, Raoul Getraud, and the Tourist Office will set up two breathtaking lines:
Benoit Brume: He walks where birds fly. An athlete and professional highliner, he is a former World Speed Champion and holds the world record for distance at 2700m. He is also the organizer of numerous highline events and shows in France.
Raoul Getraud: Photographer and artist, specialized in mountain and sports photography. He is exhibiting his collection “Les marcheurs de ciel” in Avoriaz. Come and discover the fascinating world of highline. Free access at the Avoriaz Tourist Office.
Jordi Zhang 🇪🇸: Athlete and highline artist, Jordi specializes in freestyle lines. He has participated in many competitions around the world and will deliver a highline show with accordion.
Salomé Cholet 🇫🇷: Multiple highline champion and 2022 World Vice Champion. She creates new freestyle tricks. Come see her shows in the city center. Content creator (@salomefreestyle on TikTok).
Augustin Moinat 🇨🇦: Former World Record holder for Highline: 2.7 km. A fan of long distances and alpine lines in extreme conditions, you will see him walking above the void.
Zoé Sprungli 🇨🇭: An athlete passionate about the meditative aspect of the sport. Holder of the Swiss women’s distance record. She enjoys organizing beautiful projects to share with the community.
Thomas Faure 🇫🇷: He has been exploring the mountains since childhood, whether skiing or hiking, on cliffs or between them. Passionate about mountaineering, highlining offers him new spaces to explore, and he always enjoys the effort required to complete his projects. Setting up a highline is, for him, a coordination exercise, where the sense of teamwork extends between practitioners, leading to beautiful friendships.
“Sky Walkers”
Throughout the event, at the Avoriaz Tourist Office, discover a photo exhibition by the artist Raoul Getraud. The universe of the “Sky Walkers”: an extraordinary photographic exhibition inspired by our dreams, set against the sky, and performed by lighthearted tightrope walkers.
