Sport, style, and above all, adrenaline: the first edition of the Châtel Athletes Summit by Villo lived up to all expectations! For a week, 20 professional athletes from 12 outdoor extreme sports disciplines gathered in Châtel to push their limits against a breathtaking natural backdrop.

This event was more than just a gathering of athletes. It was a space and time dedicated to creativity, experimentation, and human connection. For a week, participants explored the mountains in all their forms: mountain biking, base jumping, paragliding, wingsuit flying, foil, speedriding… as well as moments of reflection and sharing.

Each day was marked by sports sessions, outdoor filming, and spontaneous encounters. Everything was designed to encourage authenticity: no content was imposed, creators were simply invited to fully experience the moment and capture its essence in their own style.

It was precisely this absence of obligation that made the Châtel Athletes Summit so fertile. Without the pressure of deadlines or content quotas, participants were free to let their creativity flow, explore new formats, and try unprecedented shots. With action cameras and drones, everyone drew inspiration from the stunning landscapes to showcase their own vision of sport and the outdoors.

The best productions were showcased during a closing evening on June 14, open to the public. It was an opportunity to discover the footage captured throughout the week, as well as to share behind-the-scenes stories, ideas, occasional mishaps, and above all, the emotion of this collective adventure.

Beyond the footage, what participants remember most is the atmosphere: kindness, support, and camaraderie. The event fostered strong connections between athletes from very different disciplines. A true creative community emerged, driven by a shared passion for nature, sport, and creation.

The Châtel Athletes Summit is more than just a sporting event. It’s a human and artistic experience, a limitless playground for those who see sport as a form of expression. At the crossroads of performance and storytelling, it embodies a new way of creating: free, immersive, and collective.