Freeride - France

Vivien Bruchez

The Art of Skiing the Vertical

Vivian Bruchez was born in Chamonix, in the heart of the French Alps, where towering mountains have always shaped his identity. From an early age, he nurtured a deep passion for skiing and mountaineering, finding in steep slopes and vertical exploration his true calling.

Guided by the desire to combine technique, commitment, and creativity, Vivian has become one of the most refined interpreters of extreme skiing, drawing elegant lines on slopes once thought impossible to ski. At the same time, his work as a
mountain guide allows him to share knowledge, passion, and respect for the mountains with new generations.

For Vivian, skiing is not just a sport but a language through which he communicates with nature — a form of expression that embraces both the limits of the possible and the beauty of the impossible.

Vivian Bruchez in one of many steep walls he skied

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"I realized that my specialty is steep skiing."

Vivien Bruchez

Vivian’s Most Iconic Achievements

Specialist in Steep Skiing – Skied some of the most technical and vertical lines of the Mont Blanc massif, becoming an international reference in the discipline.

First Extreme Descents – Opened pioneering routes on slopes up to 55° in inclination, transforming limits into art.

Project 4000 des Alpes Ski – A long-term adventure aiming to ski the 4000-meter peaks of the Alps, combining sporting challenge with discovery and sharing of alpine culture.

Guide and Mentor – Alongside his personal feats, he is dedicated to passing on experience and mountain values with a respectful and sustainable approach.

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