Courchevel Tourisme says that in the past 14 years almost 25,000 racers have climbed the 500 m ascent
Courchevel Tourisme, the tourism promotion organisation of the chic French Alpine resort town, will host the Ski Mountaineering World Cup this year, after a decade-long hiatus.
According to a press statement by the tourism board, the 2024-2025 World Cup season will begin in Courchevel, located in the Tarentaise Valley in southern France, in December. Courchevel is part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski areas in the world.
The Ski Mountaineering World Cup will feature a series of exciting competitions
The statement adds that the vertical-race ski mountaineering event will be held from December 12 to December 15 this year.
Courchevel Tourisme says that in the past 14 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 will feature a series of exciting competitions, including an individual race set against the stunning backdrop of Courchevel’s peaks on December 12, which marks the opening of the World Cup season with an Olympic-format race.
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.
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).
The tourism board adds that Ski Mountaineering World Cup will return to the Émile Allais slalom stadium this year, a venue renowned for its challenging terrain.
The statement adds that 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, says the board.
The statement adds that 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.
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