Courchevel-Méribel 2023 celebrates 100 days to go
Oct 28, 2022·Alpine Skiing
The start of the 100-day countdown to the Courchevel Méribel 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships (6 - 19 February 2023) was officially celebrated on Wednesday, 26 October 2022, at the Hôtel de la Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in Lyon (France).
The Courchevel Méribel 2023 Organising Committee, led by its President Bernard Front and Managing Director Perrine Pelen, in the presence of Laurent Wauquiez, President of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, Jean-Yves Pachod, Mayor of Courchevel, Thierry Monin, Mayor of Les Allues, Fabien Saguez, President of the French Ski Federation (FFS), Tessa Worley, giant slalom world champion, Johan Clarey, downhill Olympic silver medalist, Marie Bochet, alpine paralympic champion and Antoine Dénériaz, downhill Olympic champion, brought together ski enthusiasts and those involved in the ski industry.
Held just over three months before the opening ceremony, this convivial event launched the start of the countdown to the Championships.
The Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Strategy including the transport plan for Courchevel Méribel 2023 were presented.
Perrine Pelen, Managing Director of the Courchevel Méribel 2023 Organising Committee said:
"Today, with 100 days to go, it is a very symbolic moment for the entire Courchevel Méribel 2023 Organising Committee. Five years ago, our bid beat Austria. Today, the French mountains are just over three months away from hosting the Alpine World Ski Championships for the fourth time in its history.We can look back on how far we have come, focusing on the final details to offer the world a fantastic celebration.
Like all ski-lovers, we can't wait.”
Laurent Wauquiez, President of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region said:
"As a great mountain region, we had a duty to be part of these World Ski Championships. To prepare for them, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region wanted to support the municipalities of Courchevel and Méribel. The aim is to ensure that these investments are made long-term and benefit our Alpine areas after these championships. This competition is also a great opportunity for the professionals of our mountains to promote our resorts. Only 100 days to go before our mountains are seen by the eyes of the world. What a source of pride!"
Release Courtesy by Courchevel-Meribel 2023
