Criterium 2024
December 14-15
The Critérium de la Première Neige is an emblematic event of the winter season, marking the official opening of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in France.
Every December, the world’s best skiers gather in Val d’Isère for high-level competitions. Rendezvous on December 14 and 15, 2024 for a memorable weekend of competition, under the sign of the first snows and in an atmosphere of sharing, excellence, respect and commitment.
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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
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Legends
The history of the Critérium de la Première Neige has been written by the legends who have distinguished themselves on its slopes!