Chamonix - Ski holidays - Event

The FIS Skiing World Cup stops off at the popular French resort of Chamonix for two days of high quality competition, featuring the downhill and combined events.

The Alpine World Cup is the most glamorous event in skiing. Originally there were many skiing competitions throughout the world, but in 1962 the FIS created a unified competition. All the best skiers now compete for the FIS Alpine World Cup, the definitive tournament run very much along the lines of Formula One motor racing. The competitors travel the world to premier ski resorts, gathering points as they go. There are separate awards for the individual disciplines, but the Holy Grail is the title of Alpine World Cup Overall Champion.

The tournament is divided into the Ladies' and Men's events, often held in different locations. The individual disciplines, for both sexes, are downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G and combined, ensuring that every attribute of modern skiing technique is thoroughly tested. To win the combined title, therefore, is the mark of a truly accomplished skier.