Excitement is back in Grandvalira. From 14 to 20 March, it is hosting the new finals of the men’s and women’s Alpine skiing European Cup. The World Cup slopes: Àliga in the El Tarter sector, 200 metres from the hotel, and Avet in Soldeu are the stars of the event. A total of 4 events will be held: slalom, downhill, giant slalom and supergiant. Here are all the details of the competition so that you don’t miss a thing.
The Alpine Ski World Cup slopes
La Àliga is located in the El Tarter sector of Grandvalira, just 200 metres from the hotel. This slope is where the speed competitions take place, as its characteristics allow skiers to reach speeds of up to 120km/hour. It is also famous for its snowpark, which has also been the venue for several top-level sporting events such as some editions of the Total Fight Masters of Freestyle.
The Avet is located in Soldeu, and it was the first to receive the distinction of the FIS (International Ski Federation) and the first to host a competition of these characteristics. In 2008 it hosted a men’s European Cup event.
Over the years, the two slopes have hosted several events until 2019, when Grandvalira became the host of the Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals.
Program of the 2022 European Cup Finals
For 6 days you will be able to follow first-hand the competitions of the best skiers on the continent.
• Àliga slope – El Tarter:
14/03/22: Women’s downhill training
15/03/22: Women’s downhill training
16/03/22: Women’s downhill race
17/03/22: Women’s Supergiant
18/03/22: Men’s Supergiant
19/03/22: Men’s downhill training
20/03/22: Men’s downhill race
• Avet slope – Soldeu:
15/03/22: Men’s Giant Slalom
16/03/22: Slalom men
19/03/22: Giant slalom women
20/03/22: Women slalom
Future big alpine skiing events
Grandvalira will host the World Cup Finals for the second time in its history in 2023, after the success of 2019. It is also a candidate for the Alpine skiing championships in 2027 alongside other renowned resorts. The FIS will deliver its verdict in May this year.