Winter magic in Gurgl: FIS Ski World Cup with women's and men's slalom

Winter magic in Gurgl: FIS Ski World Cup with women's and men's slalom

from Friday, 23 to Saturday, November 24, 2024, Gurgl becomes the scene of an exciting winter sports event. The Audi FIS Ski World Cup opens the 2024/2025 season with a women's slalom on the first day of the competition and a men's slalom the following day. The competitions take place on the demanding church kar slope in Hochgurgl, where the athletes will measure themselves over 320 meters above the Top Mountain Crossspoint.

The weather forecast promises ideal conditions for the athletes. While Saturday can start with isolated snow showers, sunny sky and milder weather are expected through the day. This is a great news for the organizers and the athletes who look forward to exciting races.

a high-performance race

The team around Armin Achhorner, the slope chief, made excellent preparations. Raimund Planecker, the FIS assistant race director, confidently commented on the course of the races and is convinced that nothing stands in the way of the World Cup races in Gurgl. This shows to a great extent how excellent the piste conditions are.

The favorites ranking for the women's slalom is led by the American world ski world champion Mikaela Shiffrin, followed by Katharina Liensberger and Lena Dürr. The Italian skier Federica Brignone also gives her best in this demanding race. On the men's side, the athletes have to assert themselves in particular against Clement Noel, Henrik Kristoffersen, Loic Meillard and Lucas Braathen, who will also start highly motivated.

The legendary slope

The church kar slope, which is known for its steep passages, offers a breathtaking spectacle. With a route length of 548 meters and an enormous inclination of up to 62 percent, the challenge for athletes is enormous. The average inclination of 38.3 percent ensures that both skill and strength are required.

The Ötztaler Fabio Grein already plays its second home game in Gurgl within a short time. His fans can look forward to a particularly motivated performance, especially after the incident in the previous year, as a climateemonstrant in his run.

A special highlight is the premiere for Franziska Gritsch from Umhausen. It will start for the first time in Gurgl on November 23. After only the gentlemen fought for global Cup points last year, everyone is looking forward to the performance of the women.

The young skier Joshua Sturm hopes to start too after recovering from a muscle tear in his thigh. This shows how important these competitions are not only for the career of the athletes, but also for their personal stories.

The ski weekend in Gurgl promises exciting competitions and gripping duels on the street to the World Cup. Sports fans and spectators are invited to support their favorites and enjoy the exciting atmosphere on site. For more information and developments for this event, the reporting of www.meinbezirk.at a valuable source of information.