The organisers of the 4th International Free Ride Film Festival invite you to join them in the Pyrénées - Thursday 22nd January – Saturday 24th January 2009 - http://www.festival-freeride.com and http://www.saintlary.com

Paris, le 23 Janvier 09 - [Press packs are available on request] ¤ Members of the press will be welcomed individually at the station, and press trip organised during the Festival : please contact us for more information !

The Free Ride Festival

15 international films on skiing and snowboarding will screen in competition during the 3 day festival aimed at the general public (entrance fee : 2 € and 5 € per day). In addition to the films, all those attending the International Free Ride Film Festival in Saint-Lary-Soulan will be able to participate in numerous events : contests, demonstrations by the best riders, training for beginners, and – the Free Ride tradition – an all-night party! « This Festival is a unique opportunity to showcase the diversity and artistic quality of world-wide skiing and snowboarding culture. More than a mere sport, Free Ride is an expanding sector which carries the values of a new generation», say the organisers. «The aim is to pay hommage to the films which have helped skiing and snowboarding to flourish».

Saint-Lary-Soulan, snowboarding station.

at the Torino Olympic Games. When it comes to snowboarding, Saint-Lary is indeed awash with champions… on a daily basis! Everywhere, the terrain is a delight for riders with state-of-the-art equipment !

During high season, Saint-Lary already welcomes a community of British skiers and riders, attracted by the South-West of France, a region easily accessible from Toulouse (via Easyjet) or Pau (via Ryanair). To make things even better, a free shuttle (1 hour journey) will link the station with Pau airport during the season 2008/2009.

The odds are that English will be widely spoken this year in Saint-Lary!

Saint-Lary is the flagship station of the Pyrénées, located a few kilometers from the Spanish border. Saint-Lary Soulan is first and foremost a traditional mountain village with a history and a soul. For more information: http://www.saintlary.com

To get to Saint-Lary:

By train : TGV direct from Paris to Tarbes ;

by car: motorway from Paris and Toulouse;

By plane: Tarbes-Lourdes airport (80 km, Air France); Pau-Uzein airport (100 km, Air France and Ryanair) ; and Toulouse-Blagnac airport (150 km, Air France and Easyjet).

New in 2008 ! Free shuttle from Pau Airport to Saint-Lary, every saturday.

Agence C3M ¤ Phone: +33(0)1-47-34-01-15 ask for Michelle Amiard, michelle@agence-c3m.com