Skiers, Ready? The Epic World Championship Season Is About to Begin!
Nov 13, 2024·Ski Cross)
Less than 30 days to go, and the 2024-2025 FIS Ski Cross World Cup season promises to be a thrilling spectacle with 10 stops, 18 races, and one highly anticipated new location in Val di Fassa, San Pellegrino, Italy. Fans can also look forward to exciting returns to Gudauri and Craigleith. Gudauri, known for hosting last season’s Snowboard Cross World Cup and the FIS Junior World Championships, and Craigleith, Canada, a seasoned host bring exciting courses to challenge racers near season's end. And at the heart of the tour is the pinnacle event: the World Championships in the glamorous St. Moritz, the jet-set destination of the Swiss Alps.
The 2024-25 FIS Ski Cross World Cup Tour Stops
The action starts December 10-14 at Val Thorens, France, marking the 13th consecutive year of World Cup races at this iconic venue. Marielle Thompson, the current World Cup leader with eight podiums in Val Thorens, is eager to return:
Following Val Thorens, the tour heads to Arosa, Switzerland, on December 16-17 for its famous night race, where competitors will tackle a new course with only one major turn, ramping up the excitement. Soon after, they’ll race on the high-speed track at Innichen, Italy, from December 19-21—a fan-favorite location that combines technical turns and holiday festivity.
After the holiday break, racers resume competition in January at Reiteralm, Austria, a venue known for tight turns and fast action, and then continue to Veysonnaz, Switzerland, for high-altitude racing that challenges athletes’ endurance and precision. By early February, Val di Fassa, Italy, debuts on the circuit. Race Director Klaus Waldner shares his excitement:
The season’s crown jewel takes place in St. Moritz in March, where the FIS Freestyle World Championships will stretch over two weeks of thrilling competition. This prestigious event will feature disciplines from slopestyle to ski cross, spread across Corvatsch, Silvaplana, and Corviglia. In St. Moritz, the ski cross course will run along the Salastrains chairlift, providing spectators with prime viewing. Accessible by foot or gondola, fans will find themselves immersed in the action on Corviglia, which also hosts moguls, snowboard alpine, and aerial events. The legendary Big Air event will pay homage to history on the former site of St. Moritz's Olympic ski jump, while slopestyle and halfpipe will be held in Silvaplana on Corvatsch mountain.
March 22 will see the new Ski Cross World Champions crowned, followed by the mixed team medal event the next day. Will the local hero and current world’s No. 3 skier, Alex Fiva add another Goldmedal to his collection?
For those unable to make it to St. Moritz, the action isn’t over yet. The tour jets across the Atlantic to Craigleith, Canada, where the iconic finish area with its breathtaking lake views adds to the drama. Finally, the season wraps up with a grand finale at Idre Fjäll, Sweden, where the tour’s biggest track will set the stage for deciding champions in a suspense-filled showdown. With every podium result counting toward the globe, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Who will claim the season's ultimate titles? Get ready to join the journey as the 2024-2025 FIS Ski Cross World Cup unfolds!
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