The Challenge Philippe Roux is a popular ski race open to all, on the Savoleyres slalom course. Five rounds take place on Saturday mornings, from 26 Dec. 2026 to 27 Mar. 2027.
The story
The Verbier Swiss Ski School has published the Challenge’s overall rankings since 2019. It also publishes inter-club rankings for 2025 and 2026. The round on 14 Mar. 2026 was cancelled. The Verbier tourist office calls the race a local tradition.
The race is named after Philippe Roux, a Swiss alpine skier born in Verbier. He ended his career at the end of the 1982 season and then became a rally driver, according to Wikipedia.
Who organises it
The Verbier Swiss Ski School organises the Challenge. It is located at Rue de Médran 41 in Verbier. Registration takes place at its office.
What to find
The Challenge brings together children and adults. The first three rounds are giant slaloms on the Le Sud piste. On 13 Feb. 2027, a slalom is held on the same piste. The final on 27 Mar. 2027 is a combined event on the Le Casino piste.
On each race Saturday, bibs are collected from 9 am to 10 am at the top of Savoleyres. The race starts at 10.15 am. Results are announced between 11.30 am and noon, at the same place.
Practical information
- Dates, Saturday 26 December 2026, Saturday 2 January 2027, Saturday 6 February 2027, Saturday 13 February 2027 and Saturday 27 March 2027
- Times, 9 am to noon, start at 10.15 am
- Venue, Savoleyres slalom course, Verbier, bib collection at the top of Savoleyres
- Prices, children up to 16 CHF 15 in advance or CHF 25 on the day, adults CHF 20 in advance or CHF 30 on the day
- Age, children up to 16 and adults
- Registration, at the Swiss Ski School office, Rue de Médran 41, 1936 Verbier, until Friday at 5.30 pm
Links
- Official site, Verbier Swiss Ski School, events
- Tourist office, Verbier 4 Vallées, Challenge Philippe Roux
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Verbier 4 Vallées, Challenge Philippe Roux, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Verbier Swiss Ski School, Events, Challenge Philippe Roux, accessed on 14 November 2026
- See Verbier, Challenge Philippe Roux, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Wikipedia (secondary source), Philippe Roux, accessed on 14 November 2026
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