Courchevel Tourism in France has announced the highly anticipated return of the Ski Mountaineering World Cup after a decade-long hiatus. This prestigious event will kick off the 2024-2025 World Cup season in Courchevel, running from Thursday, December 12 to Sunday, December 15, 2024. The Ski Mountaineering World Cup will feature a series of exciting competitions, including:
• Individual Race: Set against the stunning backdrop of Courchevel’s peaks on December 12, this event marks the opening of the World Cup season with an Olympic-format race.
• Sprint Event: On December 14, athletes will compete in a sprint that serves as the first qualifying event for the upcoming Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, making it a crucial moment for competitors.
• Vertical Race: The weekend will conclude on December 15 with a vertical race held on the official Millet Ski Touring Courchevel course, opening the 15th season of the Millet Ski Touring Circuit (MSTC).
This vertical-race ski mountaineering event is held every Wednesday from December to March, starting from the Alpinium in Courchevel Le Praz. In fourteen years, almost 25,000 racers have climbed the 500 m ascent and 3.2 km to the Croisette in Courchevel 1850.
The Ski Mountaineering World Cup returns to the Émile Allais slalom stadium, a venue renowned for its challenging terrain. This event promises to attract top athletes and ski mountaineering enthusiasts alike, culminating in a celebratory atmosphere open to all. Highlighting the event will be Emily Harrop, a member of the French national team and a Courchevel Sport Outdoor (CSO) licensee. As a four-time world champion, Emily Harrop is eager to leverage her familiarity with the terrain to launch her season successfully.
These features aim to create a vibrant atmosphere for the return of the Ski Mountaineering World Cup, making it a landmark event for athletes and fans alike. Join us in Courchevel for this thrilling return of the Ski Mountaineering World Cup, where the spirit of competition and the beauty of the mountains come together.
