Criterium 2025
December 13-14 & 20-21
The Critérium 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 2024, join us on December 13-14 for the men’s races and December 20-21 for the women’s races, for a weekend of sport, excellence and sharing.
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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
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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)
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)
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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!