# Loévan Parand, an alpine skier focused on giant slalom, aims for a place in the world's top 30

Loévan Parand grew up in the Pyrenees but built a key part of his career as an alpine skier at Les Menuires, a resort in Les 3 Vallées where he found a structured environment and a level of personal support he considers decisive. Balancing the demands of elite competition with his enjoyment of skiing, he now races for the France B squad and aims for a place in the world's top 30 in giant slalom.

## A base built far from his native Pyrenees

Loévan Parand has forged a lasting bond with Les Menuires, where he came through the club as a boy before returning to settle in the Alps. He describes himself there as "very well supported personally", buoyed by a collective dynamic he regards as invaluable to a career at the top level.

## The club as a springboard to the top level

Loévan Parand trained with Club des Sports des Menuires, rejoining the squad from the U16 category onwards. Racing for the club, he claimed a major title: French U16 giant slalom champion. That achievement marked a milestone before his gradual progression onto the national, then international, circuits.

## Giant slalom, a discipline of choice

Loévan Parand calls himself a "purist" of giant slalom, the discipline that gives him, in his own words, "the purest sensations". Precision, commitment and a search for the perfect line define his approach to the discipline, honed through training on the slalom stadium and ski area at Les Menuires.

## Everyday passion and rigour

"Open-mindedness" and "curiosity" drive Loévan Parand's dedication to his sport. Enjoyment sits at the heart of his approach: he says he cannot "manage to progress" unless he loves what he does. This mindset sustains his consistency and his daily commitment to training.

## A key support network and a clear target

Loévan Parand highlights the importance of his coaches, one of whom has worked with him at Les Menuires since he first took up the discipline. He also mentions Fred Covili, a leading figure in giant slalom, as a formative influence on his sporting development. His goal is clear: to break into the world's top 30 in giant slalom, with the longer-term ambition of closing in on the leading contenders at major international events.

## Key points

- Loévan Parand trained with Club des Sports des Menuires, the club at the Les 3 Vallées resort where he settled after coming through its youth ranks.
- He became French U16 giant slalom champion while racing for the club.
- He now races for the France B squad and aims for a place in the world's top 30 in giant slalom.
- He cites Fred Covili, a leading figure in the discipline, as a formative influence on his career.
- He describes giant slalom as the alpine skiing discipline that gives him the purest sensations.
