The legendary “Critérium de la Première Neige” alpine skiing competition was first held in Val d’Isère in 1955. Come and experience first-hand the thrilling atmosphere of the Critérium over 2 weekends! The men’s events will take place on 9 and 10 December, and the women’s events on 16 and 17 December.
FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER
Official opening of the 68th Critérium
Val d’Isère will be celebrating its champions in the resort centre from 5.30pm. Come along to the special area reserved for pedestrians (Avenue Olympique), where we’ll introduce you to the competitors.
Programme:
• From 5.30pm: Street entertainment on Avenue Olympique, DJ Loran and cheerleaders “Pom Pom Girls des Alpes” (podium on Avenue Olympique)
• From 5.30pm to 6pm: Signature session with the Dynastar athletes.
• 6pm: Official opening of the 68th Critérium, with screening of Clément Noël’s film and mulled wine.
• 6.30pm: Public draw for start numbers (podium on Avenue Olympique).
The road between the two roundabouts on Avenue Olympique will be closed from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER
Giant Slalom
An unmissable event at the start of the season, the Alpine Skiing World Cup will be taking place on the legendary Bellevarde slope, for a weekend of madness!
- Fan zone: Thanks to the Critérium’s partners and the exhibitors in the finish area, a whole host of events are in store to keep everyone entertained, including a party stage with live pop/rock concerts, a DJ, a brass band, skis to try out, accessory brands on show and tasting sessions with some delicious Savoie specialities to sample.
Admission: €10/day
Opening hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm - Slope finish area (at the foot of the “Face de Bellevarde” slope)
Programme:
• 8.30am - Opening of the Critérium village
• From 8.30am - Musical entertainment with “Funky Brass”
• 9am - “Frenchs Performeurs” walkabout - Fan zone
• 9.30am - Start of 1st heat
• 11am - Pop/rock concert with “Wake” - Finish area stage
• 11.45am - “Funky Brass” brass band - Finish area stage
• 12pm - “Frenchs Performeurs” walkabout - Fan zone
• 12.10pm - “Pom Pom Girls des Alpes” cheerleading show - Finish area stage
• 1pm - Start of 2nd heat Top 30
• 2pm - Flower ceremony - Finishing enclosure
Award ceremony - Men’s Giant Slalom
Val d’Isère will be celebrating its champions in the resort centre from 5.30pm. Come along to the special area reserved for pedestrians (Avenue Olympique), where we’ll find out who’s made it on to the podium for the Men’s Giant Slalom.
Programme:
• From 5.30pm: Street entertainment (Avenue Olympique), DJ Loran and cheerleaders “Pom Pom Girls des Alpes” (podium on Avenue Olympique)
• From 5.30pm to 6pm: Signature session with the Rossignol athletes.
• 6.15pm: Award ceremony for the Men’s Giant Slalom (podium on Avenue Olympique)
• 6.30pm: Public draw for start numbers for the Men’s Slalom (podium on Avenue Olympique)
The road between the two roundabouts on Avenue Olympique will be closed from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER
Slalom
An unmissable event at the start of the season, the Alpine Skiing World Cup will be taking place on the legendary Bellevarde slope, for a weekend of madness!
- Fan zone:
Thanks to the Critérium’s partners and the exhibitors in the finish area, a whole host of events are in store to keep everyone entertained, including a party stage with live pop/rock concerts, a DJ, a brass band, skis to try out, accessory brands on show and tasting sessions with some delicious Savoie specialities to sample.
Opening hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm - Slope finish area (at the foot of the “Face de Bellevarde” slope)
Programme:
• 8.30am - Opening of the Critérium village
• From 8.30am - Musical entertainment with “Funky Brass”
• 9am - “Frenchs Performeurs” walkabout - Fan zone
• 9.30am - Start of the 1st heat
• 11am - Pop/rock concert with “Wake” - Finish area stage
• 11.45am - “Funky Brass” brass band
• 11.45am - “Frenchs Performeurs” walkabout - Fan zone
• 11.45am - “Pom Pom Girls des Alpes” cheerleading show - Finish area stage
• 12.30pm - Start of 2nd heat Top 30
• 1pm - Flower ceremony - Finishing enclosure
- Sports and leisure
Critérium de la Première Neige (Men's Downhill Skiing World Cup)
An unmissable event in the Alpine Skiing World Cup and a major meeting at the start of the season, Val d’Isère will be bringing together the best skiers on the planet for this event.
Sports and leisure Critérium de la Première Neige (Men's Downhill Skiing World Cup) Val-d'Isère
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Prices
Prices not available.
Reception
Dates
From Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December 2024.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contacts
Access
Bottom of the ‘Face de Bellevarde’ slope
Train Rouge, Train Bleu & Train Jaune bus services - “Rond point des Pistes” stop
P1 car park recommended
