20.12.2024
NORDEND, MONTE ROSA
Flying and riding: Géraldine Fasnacht's ultimate alpine adventure
For the past three years, renowned athlete and pioneer Géraldine Fasnacht has been working on a project of exceptional scope: riding the northwest face of the Nordend, a steep 55-degree slope culminating at 4,608 meters.
Rarely practicable due to its extreme conditions, this slope is in ice practically all year round and is rarely in a condition to be descended. Géraldine chose to access it by air aboard her ultralight aircraft,Roméo, combining her passions for snowboarding, aviation and exploring the most beautiful lines in the Alps.
summer 2023
LINE & AIR : the movie is out!
With The North Face, Géraldine's official partner, the amazing Line&Air project was realised aboard her ultra-light airplane. This Snowboard/Ski documentary of epic proportions follows 3 world class riders in their quest to shred a series of iconic mountains and lines in the Alps.
Line&air will be presented at the FIFAD Festtival in Les Dialerets. Come and meet Géraldine and Guido Perrini on August the 7th (at 22:30).
On the 26th of August, the movie is presented at the Kitzbühel film festival (at 12:30).
29.07.2022
GERALDINE INVITED TO TEDXVERBIER, SEPTEMBER 3RD 2022
Géraldine was pleased to join the 1st edition of TEDxVerbier to share her passion for the mountains and risk management
The TEDx is an unique event and Verbier was very pleased to welcome it. You also had the chance to hear from many inspiring speakers on the night including Bear Grylls, Daphna Joel, Erik Bethel, Robert Swan and Rowena Samarasinhe.
22.08.2022
ACROSHOW 2022
Géraldine was present for wingsuit demonstrations at the world's largest and most spectacular free flight acrobatics event.
The Acro Show is back in force this year for its 12th edition, on August 19th, 20th & 21st 2022. Free of charge and open to the public, the Acro Show is the world's largest free-flying acrobatic event, attracting more than 30,000 spectators each year. A magnificent event for all flying enthusiasts: wingsuit demonstrations, acrobatic paragliders, skydiving, planes and so much more.
20.06.2022
SOLARSTRATOS: 1ST JUMP FROM A SOLAR PLANE
SolarStratos and Géraldine Fasnacht make the first wingsuit jump from a solar-powered aircraft
Raphaël Domjan, pilot and founder of SolarStratos, and Géraldine Fasnacht, professional extreme sportswoman, achieved several historic world firsts on Saturday 18 June 2022 in Verbier! They performed the first wingsuit flight from a solar aircraft! This spectacular performance took place in front of a large audience who came to witness this aeronautical first. This feat is the result of a great deal of preparation, a pioneering spirit, a perfect knowledge of risk management and an innovative technology demonstrating the potential of solar energy.
10.01.2022
WEB SERIES WITH VERBIER
This winter, discover the best corners of the Verbier domain with Géraldine, Verbier's ambassador! Throughout the season, follow her in videos and blog posts to find out more about her favourite places and give you ideas for discovering these little corners of paradise.
01.12.2021
"ADVENTURESS OF THE YEAR" AWARDED BY PARIS MATCH
The "Rendez-vous des Grands Aventuriers" created and hosted by Paris Match, at the Théâtre des Sablons, honours for the first time a woman with the title of Adventurer of the Year!
After the legends Bertrand Piccard, Jean-Louis Etienne, Laurent Ballesta and Loïck Peyron, Géraldine Fasnacht is the guest of this prestigious evening where she had the privilege to share with the readers of Paris Match her adventures through her passions for snow and air.
A pioneer in the opening of emblematic summits in the Alps and around the world on a steep snowboard or with her wingsuit, she made the public dream through her unpublished images.
01.12.2021
RIDE ALETSCH NAMED "LINE OF THE YEAR" BY MONTAGNE EN SCÈNE
Ride Aletsch won the "Line of the Year" award from the largest outdoor festival Montagne en Scène thanks to the numerous votes from the public, which gave it the privilege of touring the most beautiful venues throughout Europe.
08.03.2021
ECHAPPÉES BELLES | FRANCE 5 | WITH GÉRALDINE FASNACHT
I am happy to have been part of this magnificent program Echappées Belles of France 5 | Valais, treasure of Switzerland "Postcard landscapes, hamlets clinging to the mountain, grandiose glaciers, sharp peaks and secret valleys: here is the Swiss Valais.
Ideally situated in the southwest of Switzerland, the Valais corresponds to the upper Rhone valley in the Alps. The Rhône corridor has seen Saracens, Romans and Savoyards come and go. Ismaël Khelifa embarks on a journey along the river. By car, train or ski, he will travel through the snowy valleys of the Swiss canton.
10.07.2019
GÉRALDINE AT THE "MATTERHORN LADIES" EXPOSITION
"It's such an honor to be part of the women who wrote the story of the Matterhorn. Discover the exposition «Matterhorn Ladies» at the Gornergrat from June 29 to October 27" Géraldine Fasnacht, July 2019.
From summer to autumn 2019, a free ephemeral exhibition will be held on the Gornergrat, resuming the theme of the outdoor show. 14 women from different countries who have written their own stories with the Matterhorn are presented.
19.12.2018
GERALDINE IN IRAN
Captivated by Iran over recent years, its millennial culture, its historical heritage, its varied landscapes and its inimitable refinement, Géraldine believes that "this multifaceted country is undoubtedly deserving of our attention." In addition to this, Géraldine is fascinated by the country’s numerous summits, some higher than 4,000 metres, such as Mount Damavand, Alam-Kuh and Savalan. "Iran is considered to be one of the most mountainous countries in the world, it is a real playground for an athlete like me who climbs, flies and rides."
Video of the wingsuit flight from the Bisotun
28.06.2018
MY PLAYGROUND: LE PLEUREUR
Géraldine Fasnacht takes you to discover one of the mythical summits of the Val de Bagnes in the Verbier region: Le Pleureur (3703 m). "During the summer my favorite summit is Le Pleureur. The ascent is breathtaking, we leave Mauvoisin lake, we cross the dam and very quickly we have the impression of walking in the high mountains on a beautiful ridge leads to the top [...] here, in Verbier, I live intensely my passions". G.F.
27.01.2018
GODMOTHER OF THE NEW MONT GELE CABLE CAR
VERBIER (3023M)
"I am extremely honoured to be the godmother - with Estelle Balet & Xavier Delerue - of the new Mont Gelé cable car in Verbier made on the most beautiful mountain of the ski resort. An open field only for freeride lovers..." G.F., january 2018.
The Mont Gelé is located in the center of the Verbier 4-Vallées ski area. This huge pyramide is known for its exceptional off-piste - practiced by the best freeriders in the world.
It was inaugured saturday 27 january 2018.
Now, let's draw new lines on this huge paradise...
More information & video
11.12.2017
NIGHT WINGSUIT FLIGHT AT 5550M OVER THE ALPS
A world premiere above the Alps starring Geraldine Fasnacht
Launching herself off at 5500m with her illuminated wingsuit, more than 1000m above the summit of Grand Combin in the Swiss Alps, Geraldine Fasnacht defines once again the extreme of free falling. At this altitude, it is hard to breath, but also hard to fly due to the low air density. To add some complexity to the project, Géraldine decided to do this very technical jump at dawn, before the first beams of the sun hit the top of the 4000m peaks. The temperature is -30°C. and down in the valleys it is still damn dark.
When she launches from the helicopter, with the wingsuit illuminated, she flies like a little butterfly among the giant glaciers of the Alps below. Just a small white dot is visible, cruising at full speed through the night.
Amazing performance and beautiful images here.
