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Critérium de la Première Neige

 

A key event in the Alpine Ski World Cup and a major early-season gathering, Val d’Isère has been bringing together the best skiers on the planet for this competition since 1955.

Over two unique weekends combining top-level sport, festivities, and resort entertainment the best men and women skiers of the world will show their prowess on the legendary slopes of Val d’Isere. The men’s takes place on La Face de Bellevarde, and the women’s on the Oreilly-Killer (OK) slope.

Fan Zone 

In the heart of the finish areas, enjoy a truly memorable experience thanks to the entertainment offered by the Critérium partners and exhibitors:

Pop/rock concerts, DJ sets and brass bands,
Ski tests and outdoor brand exhibitions,
Tastings of Savoyard specialties

… and much more to delight young and old!

PROGRAM

Friday, December 12, 2025
Official launch of the Critérium!
From 5:45 pm, meet in the resort centre (Avenue Olympique) for an athlete presentation.

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Men’s Giant Slalom on La Face

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Men’s Slalom on La Face

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Women’s Downhill
On the legendary Oreiller-Killy slope – a sporting and festive atmosphere guaranteed in La Daille!

Sunday, December 21, 2025
Women’s Super-G
Also on the OK slope, the final race of the weekend not to be missed.