Female skier competing in Alpine Skiing World Cup

The Alpine Skiing World Cup 2022/23: Your Snapshot Guide

October 13, 2022 pierce

The Alpine Skiing World Cup 2022/23 is back! Watching some of the most impressive skiers of all time compete for the grand prize in some of the best European ski resorts is an unmissable experience for skiing addicts.

To find out what’s happening, where to watch and which skiers to look out for, we’ve put together this snapshot guide of the upcoming events.

Read on for all of the events, venues and an overview of this major sporting event.

What is the Alpine Skiing World Cup?

Organised by the International Ski Federation (FIS), the Alpine Skiing World Cup began in 1967 and is one of the biggest skiing events in the world.

The 2022/23 event will be the 57th FIS World Cup and will feature the best athletes in more than 90 different races. Events include;

Slalom
Giant Slalom
Downhill events
Super events

This year’s world cup season will be held between 22nd October 2022 and 19th March 2023.

What’s Changed?

The return of skiers and, importantly, crowds, will see a very different and hopefully livelier event for the 2022-2023 world ski championships, as skiers and fans plan to descend on Meribel and Courchevel between the 6th and 19th February 2023 for the highlight of the season. Meribel will host the best women skiers in the world, whilst Courchevel will play host to the men’s side of the event.

The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar is growing: Zermatt/Cervinia will be part of the 2022/23 season, making history with the first cross-border Alpine World Cup races.

And in Sölden a new speed opening will take place for the first time on the glacier in Zermatt. Both the men’s and the women’s races will be held here during the previously race-free period in autumn.

Where to Watch: Venues in the Alps

Over 90 different races are being held across numerous locations in the Alps, kicking off at the Solden Glacier in Austria and finishing in Soldeu, Andorra.

If you’re heading out for a ski holiday in the Alps during this time, here’s where you can catch some events;

Solden in Austria (1 hour 30 minute transfer from Innsbruck)
Val d’Isere in France (2 hour transfer from Chambery)
Alta Badia in Italy (2 hours 20 from Innsbruck)
Bormio in Italy (3 hours 15 from Milan)
Wengen in Switzerland (2 hours 30 from Zurich)
St. Moritz, Switzerland (3 hours 30 from Zurich)
Crans Montana, Switzerland (2 hours 30 from Geneva)
Kitzbühel in Austria (1 hour 45 from Innsbruck)
Schladming in Austria (1 hour 50 from Salzburg)
Courchevel in France (2 hour transfer from Chambery)
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy (2 hours 55 from Innsbruck)

In addition to these Alpine destinations, the cup is also holding competitions in the USA and Canada!

Take a closer look at some of the resorts…

Solden, Austria

One of the most renowned resorts in Europe, Sölden is a true winter sports paradise. The ski area attracts countless visitors looking for the ultimate mountain experience with the best slopes and world-class après-ski every season.

Courchevel, France

Courchevel is the most popular and luxurious resort in the French Alps. A world-renowned ski centre, it will satisfy skiers of all abilities and preferences – from cross-country lovers to beginners.

Wengen, Switzerland

The Swiss ski resort Wengen is one of the prettiest resorts in the Alps, surrounded by the mountains Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Lauberhorn. The unspoiled nature of the village with its traditional chalet-style buildings makes Wengen one of the oldest and most popular holiday destinations in Switzerland.

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

In Cortina d’Ampezzo, visitors are greeted with a warm welcome, invited into the highly social local culture and provided with a world of amenities to explore.

Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar 2022/23

To ensure you don’t miss any world cup events going on near you on your ski holiday, we’ve put together an events calendar of all the races taking place across Europe over the next few months.

October Skiing Events

22 Oct 2022

Solden, Austria
Ladies
Giant Slalom

23 Oct 2022

Solden, Austria
Men
Giant Slalom

29 Oct 2022

Zermatt/Cervinia, Switzerland/Italy
Men
Downhill

30 Oct 2022

Zermatt/Cervinia, Switzerland/Italy
Men
Downhill

November Events

5 Nov 2022

Zermatt/Cervinia, Switzerland/Italy
Ladies
Downhill

6 Nov 2022

Zermatt/Cervinia, Switzerland/Italy
Ladies
Downhill

12 Nov 2022

Lech/Zuers, Austria
Ladies
Parallel

13 Nov 2022

Lech/Zuers, Austria
Men
Parallel

19 Nov 2022

Levi, Finland
Ladies
Slalom

20 Nov 2022

Levi, Finland
Ladies
Slalom

December Events

10 Dec 2022

Sestriere, Italy
Ladies
Giant Slalom

10 Dec 2022

Val d’Isere, France
Men
Giant Slalom

11 Dec 2022

Sestriere, Italy
Ladies
Slalom

11 Dec 2022

Val d’Isere, France
Men
Slalom

16 Dec 2022

Val Gardena, Italy
Men
Super G

16 Dec 2022

St.Moritz, Switzerland
Ladies
Downhill

17 Dec 2022

Val Gardena, Italy
Men
Downhill

17 Dec 2022

St.Moritz, Switzerland
Ladies
Downhill

18 Dec 2022

Alta Badia, Italy
Men
Giant Slalom

18 Dec 2022

St.Moritz, Switzerland
Ladies
Super G

19 Dec 2022

Alta Badia, Italy
Men
Giant Slalom

22 Dec 2022

Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
Men
Slalom

28 Dec 2022

Semmering, Austria
Ladies
Giant Slalom

28 Dec 2022

Bormio, Italy
Men
Downhill

29 Dec 2022

Semmering, Austria
Ladies
Slalom

29 Dec 2022

Bormio, Italy
Men
Super G

January Events

04 Jan 2023

Zagreb, Croatia
Ladies
Slalom

04 Jan 2023

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Men
Slalom

05 Jan 2023

Zagreb, Croatia
Ladies
Slalom

07 Jan 2023

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Ladies
Giant Slalom

07 Jan 2023

Adelboden, Switzerland
Men
Giant Slalom

08 Jan 2023

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Ladies
Giant Slalom

08 Jan 2023

Adelboden, Switzerland
Men
Slalom

10 Jan 2023

Flachau, Austria
Ladies
Slalom

13 Jan 2023

Wengen, Switzerland
Men
Super G

14 Jan 2023

St. Anton, Austria
Ladies
Downhill

14 Jan 2023

Wengen, Switzerland
Men
Downhill

15 Jan 2023

St. Anton, Austria
Ladies
Super G

15 Jan 2023

Wengen, Switzerland
Men
Slalom

20 Jan 2023

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Ladies
Super G

20 Jan 2023

Kitzbuehel, Austria
Men
Downhill

21 Jan 2023

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Ladies
Downhill

21 Jan 2023

Kitzbuehel, Austria
Men
Downhill

22 Jan 2023

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Ladies
Super G

22 Jan 2023

Kitzbuehel, Austria
Men
Slalom

24 Jan 2023

Schladming, Austria
Men
Slalom

24 Jan 2023

Kronplatz, Italy
Ladies
Giant Slalom

28 Jan 2023

Spindlerov Mlyn, Czech Republic
Ladies
Giant Slalom

28 Jan 2023

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Men
Downhill

29 Jan 2023

Spindlerov Mlyn, Czech Republic
Ladies
Slalom

29 Jan 2023

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Men
Giant Slalom

February Events

04 Feb 2023

Chamonix, France
Men
Slalom

06 Feb 2023

World Championship Meribel, France
Ladies
Alpine Combination

07 Feb 2023

World Championship Courchevel, France
Men
Alpine Combination

08 Feb 2023

World Championship Meribel, France
Ladies
Super G

09 Feb 2023

World Championship Courchevel, France
Men
Super G

11 Feb 2023

World Championship Meribel, France
Ladies
Downhill

12 Feb 2023

World Championship Courchevel, France
Men
Downhill

14 Feb 2023

World Championship Meribel, France
Ladies
Parallel

14 Feb 2023

World Championship Courchevel, France
Men
Parallel

15 Feb 2023

World Championship Courchevel, France
Team Event

16 Feb 2023

World Championship Meribel, France
Ladies
Giant Slalom

17 Feb 2023

World Championship Courchevel, France
Men
Giant Slalom

18 Feb 2023

World Championship Meribel, France
Ladies
Slalom

19 Feb 2023

World Championship Courchevel, France
Men
Slalom

25 Feb 2023

Crans Montana, Switzerland
Ladies
Downhill

26 Feb 2023

Crans Montana, Switzerland
Ladies
Super G

March Events

4 Mar 2023

Kvitfjell, Norway
Ladies
Downhill

05 Mar 2023

Kvitfjell, Norway
Ladies
Super G

10 Mar 2023

Are, Sweden
Ladies
Giant Slalom

11 Mar 2023

Are, Sweden
Ladies
Slalom

11 Mar 2023

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Men
Giant Slalom

12 Mar 2023

Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Men
Giant Slalom

15 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Ladies
Downhill

15 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Men
Downhill

16 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Ladies
Super G

16 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Men
Super G

17 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Team Parallel

18 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Ladies
Slalom

18 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Men
Giant Slalom

19 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Ladies
Giant Slalom

19 Mar 2023

Soldeu, Andorra
Men
Slalom

Alpine Skiing World Cup 2021/22 Results

Discover the world cup results from last season…

Women’s Alpine World Cup Standings

For overall titles, the female world champions of last year’s world cup races were:

Mikaela Shiffrin, US (overall)
Sofia Goggia, Italy
Federica Brigone, Italy
Tessa Worley, France
Andreja Slokar, Slovenia
Petra Vlhova, Slovakia

Men’s Alpine World Cup Standings

And last year’s male world championship winners were:

Marco Odermatt, Switzerland (overall)
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Norway
Henrik Kristoffersen, Norway
Christian Hirschbuhl, Austria

Alpine World Cup Standings: Skiers To Watch Out For

So, which up-and-coming skiers should you look out for this year? Some of the skiers tipped for greatness include last year’s winner Mikaela Shiffrin, Petra Vlhova, Michelle Gisin, Lara Gut-Behrami, Sofia Goggia and Sara Hector.

For the men, current champion Marco Odermatt faces competition from last year’s runners up: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Henrik Kristoffersen and underdog’s Matthiew Mayer and Lucas Braathen.

What Is Alpine Ski Racing?

For those of you who are less familiar with major skiing events, let’s take some time to define what Alpine ski racing really means and the types of events it involves.

Alpine ski racing involves competitors skiing around poles or gates to achieve the fastest time. Skiers use alpine skis, otherwise down as downhill skis and races are split into several categories;

Slalom Race

The slalom race features gates posted closely together, requiring skiers to make short, sharp turns. This type of race is fast and thrilling to watch, as unlucky skiers may knock a pole or two over on their way down the mountain!

Giant Slalom Race

In this race, skiers have to pass around double gates spaced slightly further apart.

Parallel Slalom

Two courses are set up in parallel so you can watch skiers race head to head!

Super Giant Slalom

In this type of race, the gates are wider with more turns. Also known as Super G.

Downhill Race

The longest and fastest race in Alpine skiing, the downhill run is an impressive race to watch, featuring jumps and incredible speeds. Competitors only have one chance to get it right!

Combined Race

A combined event features several types of races in one- a downhill followed by two slalom runs. All times are added together to find the winner.

Book Your Transfer to the Alps

With all these exciting skiing events happening throughout the Alps, a ski trip during the 2022/23 ski season is set to be a big one.

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Be part of the action by booking your ski transfer to one of these world-class ski resorts. We’ll see you at the airport!