CRITÉRIUM 2026
December 13-14 & 20-21
The Critérium de la Première Neige marks the start of the Alpine Ski World Cup in France. The world’s best skiers gather every year in Val d’Isère for high-level competitions. In 2026, see you on December 12-13 for the men’s races, for a weekend of sport, excellence, and sharing.
DISCOVER THE 2025 RACE PROGRAM
Discover the documentary “LES Légendes du critérium” (Legends of the Criterium)
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RELIVE THE 70TH EDITION OF THE CRITÉRIUM
THE CRITERIUM IN A FEW CLICKS...
In 2025, alpine ski racing returns to Val d'Isère with the Critérium de la Première Neige. Discover the full program of events.
Since 1955, the Critérium de la Première Neige has been opening the Ski World Cup in Val d'Isère and is one of the major events in alpine skiing.
Since the creation of the Critérium, all disciplines have been raced in Val d'Isère: Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G, Downhill and the Alpine Combined.
Two legendary slopes host the Critérium de la Première Neige: the Face de Bellevarde for the men and the Oreiller-Killy slope for the women.
Find all the results of the Critérium de la Première Neige here. Rankings, times and athlete performances are updated after each race.
Take a look at the Critérium de la Première Neige's track record for men and women since its creation in 1955.
Find out how the Critérium is committed to a more eco-responsible event that respects the mountains.
2025 TEASER
THE LEGENDS
The history of the Critérium de la Première Neige has been written by the legends who have distinguished themselves on its slopes!
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