Giant slalom in Alta Badia: Comeback by Marco Schwarz and exciting fights!

Giant slalom in Alta Badia: Comeback by Marco Schwarz and exciting fights!

In Alta Badia, the ski circus is in full swing again: On December 22, 2024, the men's traditional giant slalom at the Gran Risa are on the program. This route is known as one of the most technically demanding in the Alpine World Ski World Cup and was already in use among the big names, such as Ingemar Stenmark and Marcel Hirscher. Today and tomorrow the best athletes in the world compete on the slopes loved by the audience, which reaches a maximum climb of 69 %. This was made by alta-badia.org clear, while they highlighted the requirements and the importance of the gran risa.

A special focus is on Marco Schwarz's comeback, which starts again after a long injury break. All of his experiences and the intensive training in Saalbach gave him a good feeling for the upcoming challenges. Schwarz himself stated that he had to take its physical limits into account during training, reports krone.at . His teammates, including Patrick Feurstein, who drove onto the podium at the last race in Val d'Asère, are also optimistic and speak of a necessary self -confidence that they will need for the most demanding route. Even if Feurstein has already shown strong performances, there are two failures in the team: Lukas Feurstein was seriously injured and will not be able to compete.

The challenge gran risa

The famous slope leads through picturesque forests directly into the village of La Villa and is known for its extremity. Many champions have made a name for themselves there in recent years. For the skiers, the route is adorable and challenging at the same time. Despite all the preparation and thrill, the athletes have to pay very good attention to their skills, since the Gran Risa is only suitable for the most experienced skiers. While the races start today and tomorrow at 10 a.m., it remains to be seen who will prove to be king of this piste, so krone.at .