Highlights & Events
Unmissable Events This Winter
This Olympic winter, Les 3 Vallées is set to come alive with the thrill of major sporting emotions. More than just a ski area, it is an entire territory celebrating a shared passion for the mountains, the diversity of disciplines, and the richness of its history. From classic alpine skiing to spectacular new snow sports, from Paralympic competitions to the most daring freeride events, every occasion reflects a unique spirit: sporting, festive, and inclusive.
This winter, Les 3 Vallées asserts itself as a true world stage, where today’s champions, future Olympic medallists, and legends in the making all come together. In a warm and electrifying atmosphere, the resorts showcase what sets them apart: an unconditional love of skiing, an openness to all audiences, and the promise of unforgettable memories for both spectators and participants alike.
Highlights 2025–2026
5–6 December 2025
5–6 December 2025
Ice Cross World Championships in Val Thorens
Racing side by side on an ultra-technical ice track featuring jumps, banked turns and high-speed sections, the skating athletes push the limits of performance. An electrifying sporting spectacle, held under the night lights!
11–12 December 2025
11–12 December 2025
Ski Cross World Cup in Val Thorens
For the 13th consecutive edition, the Jean-Frédéric-Chapuis course, designed for both spectacle and performance, confirms Val Thorens as an unmissable stage on the circuit: explosive starts, precision overtaking, strategy and composure guaranteed!
16 December 2025
16 December 2025
Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in Courchevel
This winter once again, the legendary Émile-Allais stadium will light up for the night slalom, which in 15 consecutive editions has become a true landmark of women’s sport. Under the floodlights and in front of nearly 5,000 electrified spectators, the world’s best technical skiers will battle the clock with as much precision as passion!
15–16 January 2026
15–16 January 2026
Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Courchevel
Just days before the Olympic Games, this brand-new Olympic discipline returns for the second year running to the heart of Les 3 Vallées, with two thrilling events: the Sprint and the Vertical Race! The very first Olympic medallists in the history of this sport are sure to be there…
24–29 January 2026
24–29 January 2026
Freeride World Tour in Val Thorens
The world’s top extreme skiers and snowboarders will take on the untouched slopes of the highest resort in Les 3 Vallées, offering a one-of-a-kind show blending skill, audacity and pure adrenaline!
26–30 January 2026
26–30 January 2026
Para Alpine Skiing World Cup in Méribel
The world’s best para alpine skiers will take on the resort’s demanding slopes. An exceptional event that celebrates both the excellence and the courage of these extraordinary athletes.
14–15 March 2026
14–15 March 2026
Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup in Courchevel
For the first time since 1979, the resort will once again host two major events: the Downhill and the Super G, both on the legendary L’Éclipse slope, which has already staged the 2022 finals and the 2023 World Championships. This long-awaited return confirms Courchevel’s status as a key stage on the World Cup circuit.
Discover 10 legendary slopes, featuring the iconic L'Éclipse
YEARS
CELEBRATIONS
With 50 years between them, Orelle and Courchevel will both joyfully celebrate their anniversaries this winter. Each with its own story and a shared one as well as a forward looking vision for the future!
Celebrating 30 years of Orelle
A whole season under the spirit of the nineties! Revival concerts, monoskier gatherings and unique events will bring the slopes to life, celebrating this iconic anniversary all winter long.
Celebrating 80 years of Courchevel
The resort will celebrate eight decades of history, sport and alpine excellence. Throughout the year, and especially during the winter season, a series of landmark events and initiatives will pay tribute to this unique heritage and to the visionary spirit that has shaped Courchevel since 1946.
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