Between the 2nd to the 15th of February brings an exciting and much awaited buzz to Val d’Isere, France with the 2009 FIS alpine world ski championships. This is Val d’Isere's first time hosting the FIS alpine world championships, but it is no stranger to organising such events with 151 accredited to date.
Gian Franco Kasper, President of the International Ski Federation (FIS) will open the championships on the 2nd February, with 72 nations and 594 athletes taking part.
The championships will take place on the Face-a-Face mountains, with the men’s and ladies’ competition directly opposite each other on the Solaise and Face de Bellevarde slopes. The majority of the runs can be seen from the finish line, which will make it a spectacular adrenaline rushing event for competitors and spectators alike.
Entry to the whole ski area is free of charge, which is a first for any FIS championships, to date 170,000 people have registered their free invitation.
If you're going to Val d’Isere and want to take up some skiing instruction then hire a ski instructor or mountain guide, check out theskischools.com
Gian Franco Kasper, President of the International Ski Federation (FIS) will open the championships on the 2nd February, with 72 nations and 594 athletes taking part.
The championships will take place on the Face-a-Face mountains, with the men’s and ladies’ competition directly opposite each other on the Solaise and Face de Bellevarde slopes. The majority of the runs can be seen from the finish line, which will make it a spectacular adrenaline rushing event for competitors and spectators alike.
Entry to the whole ski area is free of charge, which is a first for any FIS championships, to date 170,000 people have registered their free invitation.
If you're going to Val d’Isere and want to take up some skiing instruction then hire a ski instructor or mountain guide, check out theskischools.com
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