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Men's Downhill Skiing World Cup (Critérium)

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  • Competitive sport
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  • Downhill skiing
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Bas de la Face de Bellevarde, Rue de la Face, 73150 Val-d'Isère
An unmissable event in the Alpine Skiing World Cup and a major start-of-season event, Val d’Isère has brought together the best skiers on the planet for this competition since 1955.
- Saturday : Giant Slalom
- Sunday : Slalom

The legendary Face de Bellevarde once again hosts the Men's Alpine Ski World Cup for a unique weekend combining top-level sport, festivities, and resort entertainment!

Fan Zone – Non-stop entertainment!
In the finish area, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere thanks to Critérium partners and exhibitors:
Live pop/rock concerts, DJs and brass bands
Ski testing and outdoor brands on display
Tastings of local Savoyard specialties
… and many more surprises for all ages!

SCHEDULE
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Official opening of the Critérium!
From 5:45 pm, join us in the pedestrianized Avenue Olympique for an athlete presentation in the heart of the village.

Saturday, December 13th, 2025
⛷️ Giant Slalom

Sunday, December 14th, 2025
⛷️ Slalom

Come by train!
A direct TGV Paris → Bourg-Saint-Maurice has been added specially to make it easier to reach the event:
TGV 6443 – Friday 12 December: departs Paris at 14:47, arrives in Bourg-Saint-Maurice at 19:58.
Plenty of other trains also get you to Val d’Isère!

Opening times

From 12 December 2026 until 13 December 2026

From 12 December 2026 until 13 December 2026
Saturday
08:30 - 15:00

Sunday
08:30 - 15:00

* Subject to favorable weather

Location

Men's Downhill Skiing World Cup (Critérium)
Bas de la Face de Bellevarde, Rue de la Face, 73150 Val-d'Isère

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Ski resort

Access

Access
  • Bottom of the “Face de Bellevarde” slope.
    Free shuttles - Red/Blue/Yellow Train - Stop: "Rond Point des Pistes".
    Recommended parking: P1 Face de Bellevarde.
Updated on 21 January 2026 at 16:50
by Val d'Isère Tourisme
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