Storming down the legendary Chabrières piste in Vars, Simon Billy slices through the air with the hope of shattering the speed skiing world record. Reaching an incredible 255.500 km/h—that's 158.760 mph—Billy races down at a speed incomprehensible to most.
Vars has witnessed multiple record breakers fly down its slopes over the years, and for good reason. It's home to the world's fastest speed track, sitting at a 98% incline, and now it's home to the latest record breaker, Simon Billy. Dressed in his signature red latex suit, the three-time World Champion records his speed runs with Insta360 X3 for a truly mind-blowing perspective of just how fast he really goes.
The legend was born.
Hi Simon! Can you please tell us a bit more about yourself—who you are, where you're from, and what you do?
I'm Simon Billy. I'm a member of the French speed ski team, a three-time world champion, and the current world record holder for speed skiing (255.500 km/h). I was born in Montpellier, a city in the south of France, but I live in Vars in the French Alps. This place is home to the fastest speed ski track in the world (Chabrières), which is why the Billy family decided to live there!
I'm a sports addict, and I love nature, so the French Alps are the perfect place for me! I spend my time playing and training in the mountains.
