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

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

Female skier competing in Alpine Skiing World Cup

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.

You may also like: The Best Ski Festivals in the Alps this Season

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;

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.

Male skier competing in Alpine Skiing World Cup

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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  • Friendly & professional service
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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!

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