There is no shortage of challengers capable of taking the crown from Chrigel Maurer (SUI1). But team France is looking particularly strong right now.

We talked to Benoït Outters (FRA2), Maxime Pinot (FRA1) and Damien Lacaze (FRA5) about their prospects, while Swiss athlete Patrick von Känel (SUI2) explains why beating Chrigel last summer has given him a self confidence boost. For more details hit the link below!

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We’re extremely excited to announce that the top mountaineering brand Salewa is coming on board to partner with us again for Red Bull X-Alps 2021. The best part is that they’ve extended this amazing partnership all the way until 2027!

Salewa is providing the athletes with lightweight and durable gear that’s engineered to take on the challenging needs in a race as demanding as this.

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When completing the Red Bull X-Alps for the first time, the 'learning file' is often large at the end. There are the unavoidable mistakes that can happen to anyone, like launching too early and bottoming out or choosing a bad line.

We talked to a few former rookies who also take part in Red Bull X-Alps 2021. What were the most important lessons they learned and what things will they do differently this time round? Check out the story and find out!

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To reach the finish line in the Red Bull X-Alps an athlete must be able to navigate the mountains from the ground and the sky. That's why we are happy to announce that Suunto is the main watch sponsor for the 2021 edition! They will provide the athletes with the robust Suunto 9, a durable multi-sport GPS watch.

Get more information about this exclusive partnership and other Suunto products on our website!

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