Overview

• Margot Simond, 18, a rising star in French skiing, died on April 24, 2025, after a training crash at the Bellevarde ski area in Val d’Isère.
• The accident occurred during preparations for the Red Bull Alpine Park skiparcours competition, a hybrid event combining slalom and freestyle elements.
• Efforts to resuscitate Simond by an on-site doctor were unsuccessful; the exact cause of the crash is under investigation by the Val d’Isère prosecutor’s office.
• Simond had recently won the French junior slalom championship in March 2025 and was considered one of the nation’s most promising young athletes.
• The skiing community, including the Fédération Française de Ski and International Ski Federation, has expressed deep condolences and pledged support for Simond’s family.