Courchevel Highlights Night Slalom
The Alpine ski season kicked off last weekend in Sölden, Austria, with the men's and women's giant slaloms of the Alpine Ski World Cup on October 26 and 27. A season that promises to be exceptional for Courchevel, the world capital of skiing, which will host three World Cups this year: Ski Mountaineering from December 12 to 15, Paraski on December 19 and 20, and finally women's Alpine skiing on January 30, 2025.
The flagship event of the start of the season in Courchevel, the Women's Alpine Ski World Cup, will take place this year on Thursday, January 30, 2025, a date moved in the FIS (International Ski Federation) calendar.
For this 14th edition, the Émile Allais stadium will once again be the scene of a night slalom, as it was last winter. This slalom has a particular importance for Courchevel, since it marked the return of the resort to the World Cup circuit in December 2010. The greatest skiers dream of winning this event and getting their hands on the iconic "Mademoiselle Courchevel" helmet, designed by the artist David Cintract. The competition will be intense between the Slovakian Petra Vlhova, victorious for the first time in Courchevel last winter, and the American star Mikaela Shiffrin, who already has six victories on the Émile Allais stadium.
Programme Thursday January 30, 2025 Emile Allais Stadium
- From 4:00 p.m.: Partner Village and entertainment in the arrival racket
- 5:00 p.m.: Audi FIS Women's World Cup Slalom (SL), 1st round at the Stade Émile Allais
- 8:00 p.m.: Audi FIS Women's World Cup Slalom (SL), 2nd round at the Stade Émile Allais
- 9:30 p.m.: Flower ceremony in the arrival area, DJ party and fireworks
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The French Alpine Ski Teams include many athletes trained at the Courchevel Sports Club who will be spreading the resort's colours across the world. In a season that will be marked by the World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Courchevel skiers are counting on shining in the World Cup to be selected for these world championships.
- Alexis Pinturault -
- Doriane Escane -
- Clarisse Breche -
- Marie Lamure-
In men
Local hero Alexis Pinturault is back on the slopes after his injury last January, the French record holder for World Cup victories will once again be the standard-bearer for the Courchevel delegation.
He will be supported by young talents from the Club des Sports, such as Steven Amiez and Diego Orecchioni, members of the French A team. As for the B team, Alban Elezi Cannaferina, Guerlain Favre and Louis Tuaire will be looking for every opportunity to measure themselves against the best on the world circuit.
In women
Slalom specialists Marie Lamure, Clarisse Brèche and Doriane Escané, all trained in Courchevel, dream of standing on the podium in front of their home crowd. Alizée Dahon and Paola Orecchioni are part of Group B and are also ready to make a name for themselves.
New! Alpine Para-Ski World Cup
The Courchevel Sports Club is organising a Para-Alpine Skiing World Cup for the first time on 19 and 20 December.
Specializing in the organization of international ski competitions for able-bodied athletes, the club is taking on a new challenge by organizing two Giant Slalom events for the women's and men's handiski categories.
Among the favourites is Hyacinthe Deleplace, a visually impaired athlete (B2) guided by Roy Piccard. A member of the Courchevel Sports Club, Hyacinthe has already won three world titles and an Olympic medal.
New! Ski Mountaineering World Cup
The Ski Mountaineering World Cup returns after a 10-year absence, Courchevel will be the scene of the first races of the international season.
This opening stage of the world circuit will begin on December 14 with the Vertical race event on the Millet Ski Touring track, and end on December 15 with the Sprint, the first qualifying event for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
All eyes will be on Emily Harrop, a member of the French team and licensed with Courchevel Sport Outdoor (CSO). The four-time world champion will be keen to get the season off to a good start on a course she knows like the back of her hand.
A winter full of promise for Courchevel
Courchevel is set to experience a winter season marked by major international sporting events, and this is just a taste. The 2025-2026 season promises to be even more intense with the return of the men's World Cup on the legendary Éclipse slope. The world's best skiers will compete in a downhill and super-G scheduled for March 7 and 8, 2026. For the women, the night slalom will return to its usual December date and will be held on December 16, 2025, continuing the resort's tradition of sporting excellence.
