Black plaque № 52373

Black plaque № 52373

Ici repose Jean Vuarnet, 18/01/1933 – 02/01/2017, champion olympique de descente en 1960 à Squaw Valley (USA), inventeur de la position de recherche de vitesse dite de l’œuf, créateur d’Avoriaz et initiateur des Portes du Soleil. Sa plus grande fierté : avoir imaginé la station d’Avoriaz.

English translation: "Here rests Jean Vuarnet, 18/01/1933 — 02/01/2017, Olympic downhill champion in 1960 in Squaw Valley (USA), inventor of the so-called egg speed search position, creator of Avoriaz and initiator of the Portes du Soleil. His greatest pride: having imagined the resort of Avoriaz. [AWS Translate]"

by Alain Vuarnet

Colour: black

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