The French Outdoor Awards 2025: innovating to reinvent the mountains and the outdoors ‘Made in France’

The French Outdoor Awards 2025, organised by the Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV) association, highlight innovation and excellence in the French outdoor industry. The event does more than simply present awards: it acts as a catalyst to encourage the emergence of new businesses and the transition to more responsible mountain and outdoor sports.

At the heart of the approach, innovation and sustainable development are the fundamental pillars. The projects selected meet the challenges of today, from reducing carbon footprints and eco-design of products to improving safety and the user experience. OSV is the driving force behind the sector, bringing together manufacturers, distributors and start-ups to support their growth and give them international visibility.

The 2025 edition brings together ten finalists emblematic of this creative vitality: digital applications dedicated to skiers, accessories combining technical features and environmental responsibility, merino wool clothing and high-protection helmets.

The winners will be honoured at the ISPO trade fair in Munich from 3 to 5 December 2025, where four trophies will be awarded for the innovative, digital, sustainable or ground-breaking nature of a young company.

With the French Outdoor Awards, OSV is strengthening the presence and reputation of ‘Made in France’ in the outdoor world. This initiative also illustrates the ambition of an industry that is mobilising to preserve mountain territories and promote more virtuous solutions. By showcasing the start-ups and technologies of the future, the event is contributing to the sustainable transformation of sports and tourism in natural environments.

For more information, visit www.osv.org.