French Team for the 2025 Tour de Ski Revealed, Without Delphine Claudel

French Team for the 2025 Tour de Ski Revealed, Without Delphine Claudel

Originally published in L'Équipe on December 23, 2024

The French Ski Federation has officially revealed the thirteen skiers selected for the upcoming Tour de Ski, scheduled from December 28 to January 5. Among the notable names included are Hugo Lapalus and Lucas Chavanat. However, Delphine Claudel, who is currently injured, won't be participating in this year's competition.

This will mark the 19th edition of the Tour de Ski, which this year is entirely hosted in Italy. The event will feature seven races over two stages, starting in Toblach and concluding in Val di Fiemme. The schedule includes the freestyle sprint, a 15 km mass start, 20 km individual race, and a 15 km pursuit, followed by classic sprint and skiathlon events.

The full roster for the French team includes: Women
- Flora Dolci
- Mélissa Gal
- Léonie Perry
- Julie Pierrel
- Léna Quintin

Men
- Rémi Bourdin
- Lucas Chanavat
- Jules Chappaz
- Sabin Coupat
- Mathis Desloges
- Richard Jouvement
- Hugo Lapalus
- Jules Lapierre

Last year, the team achieved remarkable success, including three victories during the Tour, a testament to their potential in the upcoming events.