Ski Slope Named After Legend Candide Thovex

Candidethovex/Instagram.

Most skiers dream of making it big. Some stack up competition wins. And then there’s Candide Thovex—a guy so next-level that La Clusaz just named an entire ski run after him. Honestly, what took them so long?

If you’ve spent even five minutes in the ski world, you know Candide. In my opinion, he’s the Jordan of skiing—dominant in every era, every discipline, and always ahead of the game. X-Games golds? Got ‘em. Freeride World Tour titles? No problem. But Candide isn’t just about medals. It’s the style, the vision, the way he looks at a mountain and sees possibilities no one else does.

Still not convinced? Go watch "One of Those Days." His YouTube trilogy turned La Clusaz into his personal playground, stacking up millions of views and setting the standard for every ski edit since. He wasn’t just skiing the resort—he was launching off lifts, threading trees like a maniac, and making groomers look like big-mountain lines. The guy made La Clusaz look like a video game. His edits were so ridiculous that if you showed them to someone who doesn’t ski, they’d probably assume they were CGI.

Thovex at La Clusaz. Candidethovex/Instagram.

And that’s what makes this move so special. La Clusaz isn’t just any resort—it’s where Candide became Candide. From a kid lapping the lifts to a global icon, this place shaped his career. He didn’t just ski it—he reinvented how people looked at it. Naming a run after him isn’t just a tribute—it’s a full-circle moment. Now, anyone skiing that terrain will be following in the tracks of the guy who redefined the sport.

At this point, naming a run after Candide isn’t just a nice gesture—it’s common sense. If anyone deserves it, it’s him. And let’s be real, skiing down it normally won’t feel right. Someone’s definitely going to try sending it "Candide style"—preferably without launching off a lift. But hey, no promises.