Thrilling races in the middle of autumn await visitors at the World Cup opener in Sölden. The world's best skiers will meet on October 26 and 27, 2024 for the first giant slalom: On Saturday, the women will start, and on Sunday, the men will be in action on the Rettenbach glacier. Ticket sales are already in full swing.
Starting house at 3,040 metres
The Rettenbach Glacier's special feature is its difficult incline of up to 65%. From the starting house at an altitude of 3,040 meters the athletes face 41 to 56 slalom sticks, depending on the route.
>> See webcam with a view of the course
Fans will be able to see almost the entire course from their stands and seating areas. And there is a lot to see, with athletes reaching maximum speeds of 85 kilometers per hour. 5,000 meters of security fences and 4,000 meters of safety nets have been installed for security purposes, as well as 11,500 meters of cable to supply the necessary technologies.
The defending champions
Last year, Lara Gut-Behrami, the winner of the overall World Cup from Switzerland, took the opening victory in the women's race in Sölden. She was followed by Federica Brignone (ITA), Petra Vlhova (SVK) and Sara Hector (SWE).
The following day, heavy gusts of wind shook up the men's race. After 47 starters, the 1st run was finally stopped after a long wait. At this point, Marco Schwarz (AUT) was leading ahead of two-time winner Marco Odermatt (SUI) and Alexis Pinturault (FRA).
Wettervorhersage
World Cup Program in Sölden
Friday, October 25th 2024
| 17:00 | World Cup Party | Giggijoch Base Station |
|---|---|---|
| 18:15 | Women's Bib Drawing | Giggijoch Base Station |
Saturday, October 26th 2024
| 10:00 | 1st run Women's GSL | Rettenbach Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 2nd run Women's GSL | Rettenbach Glacier |
| 17:00 | World Cup Party | Village Center |
| 18:00 | Fanclub Parade | Village Center |
| 18:45 | Men's Bib Drawing | Giggijoch Base Station |
| 19:30 | Women's Award Cerenomy | Giggijoch Base Station |
Sunday, October 27th 2024
| 10:00 | 1st run Men's GSL | Rettenbach Glacier |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 2nd run Men's GSL | Rettenbach Glacier |
| afterward | Men's Award Ceremony | Rettenbach Glacier |
Thousands of spectators expected
Up to 25,000 fans are expected at the opening in Sölden. Start number raffles and the women's victory ceremony will take place in the evening on the stage at Giggijoch Base Station. The World Cup parties and the fan parade will also be part of the supporting programme.
Online ticket sales have already started. Adults pay for standing places 28.00 euros for the day ticket in advance (33 euros at the box office on site). Young people have to pay 15 euros in advance (20 euros at the box office). Children born in 2019 or later are admitted free of charge. There will also be Grandstand seats, 2-day tickets, VIP tickets and special guest offers (read more).
Holders of valid ski passes (including Tirol Regio Card and Tirol Snow Card) do not need to pay admission to the World Cup races and have access to the standing areas at all times.
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