Overview

• Margot Simond, an 18-year-old French skiing prodigy, died on April 24, 2025, during a training run on the Envers de Bellevarde slope in Val d’Isère.
• The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the French Ski Federation confirmed her death and offered condolences to her family and the ski community.
• Simond was training for a Red Bull Alpine competition, which has since been canceled following the tragic incident.
• Prominent skiers, including U.S. Olympians Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn, publicly mourned her passing, highlighting her impact on the sport.
• A local prosecutor has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash on the expert-rated slope.