MEDIA KIT - 2021 COURCHEVEL 6TH-19TH FEBRUARY MÉRIBEL 2023 ALPINE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS COURCHEVEL & MÉRIBEL will host the Alpine World Editorial Ski championships from 6th to 19th February 2023, the fourth time the event has come to the French – Being attributed the 2023 World Alps, after Chamonix (1937, 1962) and Val d’Isère championships is a source of great pride (2009). In a break with tradition, the women’s for Courchevel and Méribel, and recognition and men’s competitions will be shared equitably for the quality of our resorts and France’s between two venues, with an exceptionally steep expertise in staging major international and spectacular slope (Eclipse) for the men’s races events. and the intention to ensure the event is a wonderful celebration for athletes and spectators, alike. Our sport, skiing, is built upon the powerful notions of commitment, technicity, velocity and adaptability, and takes place in an extremely beautiful natural environment that we cherish greatly. These World championships, Courchevel COURCHEVEL & MÉRIBEL, Méribel 2023, are being built in this spirit: an SPORT & ELEGANCE organisation structured round the athletes, – who will enjoy exceptional racing conditions The resorts of Courchevel and Méribel will host the in resorts and scenery for which France’s World championships in 2023: an occasion that will be mountains are famed throughout the world. a blend of the highest standards, tradition and French elegance. We invite skiing fans from France and around the globe to share the thrills and excitement Pioneering, prestigious, sporty: Courchevel and Méribel of this great occasion with the athletes — combine the authenticity of mountain villages with a including Savoie’s very own world n°1, Alexis magnificent playground for winter sports, at the heart Pinturault— and with the whole mountain of the 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski area. community. Visitors flock to them for their long, wide ski slopes, which bedeck all the surrounding peaks, and their We are confident that everyone — athletes, idyllic footpaths through woods dotted with hidden spectators, journalists, volunteers and chalets. Both resorts have also remained faithful to television viewers — will enjoy this great event their tradition of competitive sport as a way of life and to the full and take away enduring memories a bridge between generations. of outstanding racing, magnificent scenery and joyous celebration. Courchevel and Méribel have helped write the history of skiing for more than 40 years. Since hosting several An occasion to enjoy together! competitions at the 1992 Albertville Olympics they have become classic stages on the world circuit, maintaining France’s tradition as a major player in hosting large international events. PERRINE PELEN General Manager of the Organising Committee 1 MEDIA KIT - 2021 THE SLOPES COURCHEVEL MÉRIBEL 2023 COURCHEVEL : ECLIPSE MÉRIBEL : ROC DE FER – – – The History The History – An expert view An expert view Eclipse will be the flagship slope at the “The further down you get, The Roc de Fer slope will host the 2023 World championships. Specially women’s competitions at the 2023 World “This slope includes a full range designed for the men’s events, its average the harder it gets. The further championships. Although not yet a classic of gradient and length make it one of the down you get, the shadier it the women’s circuit, its history is dotted with of features, always at strategic most impressive and demanding runs on gets. The further down you get, exploits, starting with the Olympic crowns points. Jumps, sweeping turns the world circuit, alongside Kitzbühel’s the steeper it gets. These three claimed by Sweden’s Pernilla Wiberg and and a final, steep wall make it a Streif slope and Bormio’s Stelvio run. Italy’s Deborah Compagnoni in the alpine “We worked closely with the International characteristics mean it’ll be an skiing events at the 1992 Albertville Olympics. superb run for speed events but Ski Federation’s and French Ski extreme run. So it’ll be similar After lying dormant for 20 years, the world’s it is also perfect for the technical Federation’s experts to design the perfect to Bormio, but harder!” best women skiers brought the slope to life disciplines.” slope. We tried to envisage where the again during a World Cup downhill event in gates would go, drew plans, discussed Yannick Bertrand, French ski team coach, speed 2013. Marie Marchand-Arvier, Courchevel Méribel 2023 options, adapted ideas in order to optimise group, and former downhill racer. Just two years later, the now famous communication manager and 3rd in the downhill World Cup at Méribel in 2013. the profile,” explains Bruno Tuaire, director slope hosted both the women’s and men’s of Courchevel Sports Club. World Cup finals, an event that was a great sporting a popular success. The 2023 World Eclipse starts near the Col de la Loze (2234 championships will mark the Roc de Fer’s m), on the ridge separating Méribel from – return to the limelight. Few skiers will have the Courchevel. From the top, skiers take in a A number opportunity to ski this slope before 2023, so – panoramic view across the valley as they the racing is sure to be highly competitive. prepare to launch themselves onto the A number slope for a vertiginous, 3,200-m descent. As well as the women’s competitions, Méribel After an initial open section, the slope runs 30% will also host the parallel events. In order to km/h through the thick and shady forest before provide equitable conditions for all the athletes, 120 emerging back into the sunshine for the The Eclipse downhill run has the lower section of the run, in the slalom finish at Le Praz (1290 m). a mean gradient of 30%; stadium, will be reprofiled so the gradient is The fastest skiers will reach With big jumps, sweeping turns, and slightly steeper than the 27% identical across the entire width of the slope. alternating areas of light and shade, 120 km/h going down the final mean gradient of the Streif wall. Eclipse is already considered one of the slope at Kitzbühel in Austria. OVERVIEW OF THE MERIBEL’S TRACKS world’s most dicult runs. – The particularities Ladies DH Start 2250m – The Roc de Fer crosses the Gélinotte slope, Menuires The particularities which also leads back to the resort, at the Roc de Fer The Eclipse slope finishes in the picturesque Cherferie tunnel. This new tunnel allows leisure OLYMPIC les Choucas village of Le Praz, with its narrow streets, skiers to continue using the Gélinotte slope, CHERFERIE wooden chalets and Olympic ski-jump and therefore have full access to the ski area, Ladies SG Start 1960m hills. The finish area is on the roof of the even when the Roc de Fer slope is closed for ARPASSON Eterlou new Alpinium complex, which includes a competitions or training. Ladies GS Start 1830m two-storey public car park and a gondola lift that links Le Praz to Courchevel 1850 in TOUGNETE Ladies SL Start 1630m just 6 minutes. LEGENDS Team Event Start 1520m STADE Corbey’s Stadium Finish Line 1432m Race Slope Courchevel Moûtiers Finish Area Training Slope MERIBEL Kaliblue 2 3 MEDIA KIT - 2021 THEO SLOPESVERVIEW OF THE RESORTS OF COURCHEVEL MÉRIBEL 2023COURCHEVEL AND MERIBEL Choucas Roc de Fer Saulire Eterlou Pas du Lac Plattières Combes Cherferie Tougnette 2 Loze Express Olympic Saulire Arpasson Bouc Blanc MERIBEL Chenus COURCHEVEL MOTTARET Rhodos COURCHEVEL Stade E. Allais MORIOND Dou des Lanches Roc de Fer Plan de l’Homme Stade de Corbey Grangettes Golf Praz COURCHEVEL Tania MERIBEL VILLAGE Forêt Les L'Éclipse Jockeys MERIBEL VILLAGE COURCHEVEL COURCHEVEL LE PRAZ LA TANIA BOZEL Roc de Fer at Méribel Eclipse at Courchevel 2144 m - 1634 m 2234 m - 1290 m Women’s events: Men’s events: Olympe Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Combined, Parallel Slalom Slalom, Combined Men’s events: Parallel Slalom Team Slalom RaceR Slope TrainingT Slope 4 BRIDES LES BAINS 5 QualificationQ Slope MOUTIERS 5 km MEDIA KIT - 2021 THE PROGRAMME COURCHEVEL MÉRIBEL 2023 PROVISIONAL COMPETITIONS' PROGRAMME – 5TH TO 19TH, COURCHEVEL MÉRIBEL FEBRUARY 2023 - MEN - - WOMEN - 5TH FEBRUARY Opening ceremony at Courchevel le Praz 11:00 - 12:30 : Super-G 6TH FEBRUARY 14:30 – 15:45 : Slalom Combined 11:00 – 12:50 : Super-G 7TH FEBRUARY 14:30 – 16:00 : Slalom Downhill training 1 Combined 8TH FEBRUARY Downhill training 1 12:00 – 13:45 : Super-G 9TH FEBRUARY 12:00 – 14:00 : Super-G Downhill training 2 10TH FEBRUARY Downhill training 2 Downhill training 3 SEVERAL COMPETITIONS WILL BE HELD ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SLOPES BEFORE THE 2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 11TH FEBRUARY Downhill training 3 12:00 – 13:30 : Downhill (PROVISIONAL CALENDAR) 12TH FEBRUARY 12:00 – 14:00 : Downhill – 13TH FEBRUARY Reserve day WINTER 2021/2022 09:00 – 11:30 : Parallel qualification 09:00 – 11:30 : Parallel qualification 14TH FEBRUARY (Courchevel or Méribel - TBC) (Courchevel or Méribel - TBC) • 20th & 21st December 2021: Women’s Giant Slalom and Parallel Slalom World Cup, on 13:00 – 15:00 : Parallel (Méribel) 13:00 – 15:00 : Parallel (Méribel) the Emile Allais Slope at Courchevel 13:00 – 15:00 : Team Parallel 13:00 – 15:00 : Team Parallel 15TH FEBRUARY (Méribel) (Méribel) • Test events originally scheduled for March 2021 will be held during winter 2021/2022. 10:00 – 12:00 10:00 - 13:00 : Giant Slalom qualification 16TH FEBRUARY 13:30 – 15:00 (Courchevel 1850) Giant Slalom • 14th to 20th March 2022: Men’s and Women’s World Cup Finals at Courchevel (speed 10:00 – 12:00 events) and Méribel (technical events) 10:00 - 13:00 : Slalom qualification 17TH FEBRUARY 13:30 – 15:00 (Courchevel 1850) Giant Slalom 10:00 – 11:50 10:00 - 13:00 : Slalom qualification 18TH FEBRUARY 13:30 – 14:50 (Courchevel 1850) Slalom 10:00 – 11:50 13:30 – 14:50 Slalom 19TH FEBRUARY Closing ceremony at Courchevel le Praz 6 7 MEDIA KIT - 2021 THE EVENT FACTS & FIGURES – COURCHEVEL MÉRIBEL 2023 600 skiers —the world elite — will take part in the World championships.