Candide Skis Teaming Up With La Clusaz

Back to basics Candide Skis, the brand founded by iconic skier and resort ambassador Candide Thovex, is teaming up with La Clusaz, his original playground. 

Thovex was the organizer of the Candide Invitational in his hometown of La Clusaz, a competition which gathers freestyle skiing and snowboarding's best talents. The event was first held in the Balme area of La Clusaz in 2002, and was last held in 2007

From his first runs on the Balme Massif to his internationally renowned feats, Candide Thovex has always helped shine a spotlight on La Clusaz as a leading destination for freeskiing. A true icon of global skiing, he redefined the limits of the sport with his unique style, inspiring generations of skiers worldwide.

A natural partnership that feels like an obvious match, between a resort that thrives on boldness and a brand that embodies it. More than just a collaboration, it's a nod to the free-spirited creativity and sense of freedom that define both the resort and Candide.

Together, they celebrate that love of play and originality which, here, isn't something you explain, it's something you live. See it here

Candide Thovex is seen by his peers as one of the best skiers of his time. For Candide, skiing is an escape, a constant connection with mother nature, and a way for him to express his creativity. Born and raised in La Clusaz, France, Candide started skiing at the age of 2. From early on, Candide introduced his vision, level, and creativity to freestyle skiing, inspired by snowboarding.

His unique approach and style instantly and continuously set new standards, introducing a world of possibilities to skiers around the globe. Candide kept pushing the limits in everything that he did, from ground-breaking videos, world firsts and global events.