To allow as many riders as possible to participate, Nendaz Freeride is also organising a 1* competition, open to all. First to sign up, first served, no need for FWT Qualifier or FWTJ points.

The runs are executed on the north-east ridge of the Plan du Fou. Riders are greeted by Nendaz Freeride staff and a cameraman who briefs them, films them and then edits the videos of the runs. Riders are allowed to perform a maximum of 2 runs (conditions permitting and on a single day) and submit one run to the jury. The jury meets after the event to determine the rankings.

The 4 best riders from the Contest FWT Qualifier 1* (ski, snowboard, men, women) rreceive a wildcard allowing them to participate in the Nendaz Freeride FWT Qualifier 2* (registration fees to be paid).