{"id":26597,"date":"2025-06-30T15:57:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T13:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/highlights-from-the-chatel-athletes-summit-by-villo\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:48:23","slug":"highlights-from-the-chatel-athletes-summit-by-villo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chatel.com\/en\/highlights-from-the-chatel-athletes-summit-by-villo\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights from the Ch\u00e2tel Athletes Summit by Villo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ch\u00e2tel athletes summit by Villo<\/h2>\n A Thrilling First Edition!<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \"IMG_5642\"\n <\/picture>\n
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Sport, style, and above all, adrenaline: the first edition of the Ch\u00e2tel Athletes Summit by Villo <\/strong>lived up to all expectations! For a week, 20 professional athletes from 12 outdoor extreme sports disciplines<\/strong> gathered in Ch\u00e2tel to push their limits against a breathtaking natural backdrop. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The athletes:<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Alex Rudeau<\/a><\/p>\n

Antoine Buffart<\/a><\/p>\n

Antoine Cabiac<\/a><\/p>\n

Camille Bouyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Chris Fink<\/a><\/p>\n

Dante Wardlaw<\/a><\/p>\n

Felipe Vergara<\/a><\/p>\n

Florian Tissier<\/a><\/p>\n

Gautier Bourgard<\/a><\/p>\n

Joris Pierrat<\/a><\/p>\n

Julien Bouyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Leo Nobile<\/a><\/p>\n

Matteo Iniguez<\/a><\/p>\n

Maud Perrin<\/a><\/p>\n

Pablo Signoret<\/a><\/p>\n

Simon Chapelet<\/a><\/p>\n

Ugo Gerola<\/a><\/p>\n

Valentin Delluc<\/a><\/p>\n

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The event\u2019s ambassador<\/h2>\n Antoni Villoni<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Antoni Villoni is a true all-around athlete. As long as there\u2019s adrenaline, you can count on him. Whether it\u2019s mountain biking, snowscoot, skiing, or base jumping, he\u2019s one of those rare riders who can excel in every discipline. On his mountain bike, he honed his skills in dirt and slopestyle before moving into freeride. He also regularly competes in urban downhill and marathon DH races.
As a GoPro ambassador, Antoni never misses a chance to capture breathtaking footage and share his adventures with the world. His feats have generated hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and across his social media platforms. \r\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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When the mountains inspire creation<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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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\u2026 as well as moments of reflection and sharing. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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It was precisely this absence of obligation that made the Ch\u00e2tel 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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n A vibrant community spirit<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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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. <\/p>\n

The Ch\u00e2tel Athletes Summit is more than just a sporting event. It\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Watch the event video<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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