CRITERIUM 2025
December 13-14 & 20-21
The Criterium de la Première Neige marks the opening of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in France. Every year, the world’s best skiers gather in Val d’Isère for high-level competitions. In 2025, see you on December 13-14 for men’s races and December 20-21 for women’s races, for a weekend of sport, excellence and sharing.
AFTERMOVIE EDITION 2024
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EXPERIENCE THE RACE FROM THE INSIDE
THE CRITERIUM
An essential part of the Ski World Cup since 1955
Since the creation of the Critérium, all disciplines have been raced: slalom, giant slalom, super-g, downhill and alpine combined.
Discover the Critérium de la Première Neige's men and women winners since 1955.
The critérium de la première neige commits to an eco-responsible approach
The Face de Bellevarde and the Oreiller Killy, 2 legendary runs
IN PRACTICE
HEADLINERS
THE LEGENDS
The history of the Critérium de la Première Neige has been written by the legends who have distinguished themselves on its slopes!
THE LATEST NEWS
Albert Popov, victory at the Madonna di Campiglio slalom, and the link with SCARA: Le Tremplin des Champions de Demain (The Stepping Stone for Tomorrow’s Champions)
