Courchevel, France 11 Mar – 15 Mar 2026
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📅 Official Race Schedule
Men’s Downhill
🗓 Friday, 13 March 2026
🕚 Start: 11:00 CET
Men’s Super-G
🗓 Saturday, 14 March 2026
🕚 Start: 11:00 CET
Men’s Super-G
🗓 Sunday, 15 March 2026
🕚 Start: 10:45 CET
🔴 Live Timing & Results
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Audi FIS Ski World Cup
Men’s Down Hill
Friday, 13 March 2026
- Run: 11:00
In the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Downhill held today, March 13, 2026, in Courchevel, France, Austrian veteran Vincent Kriechmayr secured his first victory of the season.
However, the day’s biggest story was Marco Odermatt, who officially clinched both the Downhill Crystal Globe and his fifth Overall Crystal Globe with a third-place finish.
Race Results: Courchevel Men’s Downhill
The race was held on the challenging L’Éclipse course under variable snow conditions.
| # | Athlete | Country | Time / Gap |
| 1 | Vincent Kriechmayr | 🇦🇹 Austria | 1:51.04 |
| 2 | Giovanni Franzoni | 🇮🇹 Italy | +0.09 |
| 3 | Marco Odermatt | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | +0.31 |
Key Highlights
- Historic Milestone: With his fifth Overall Crystal Globe, Marco Odermatt has now tied the legendary Marc Girardelli for the second-most overall titles in history.
- Challenger Heartbreak: Odermatt’s closest rival for the downhill title, Franjo von Allmen (SUI), did not finish (DNF) after errors on the mid-section of the course, mathematically ending the title race.
- Tough Conditions: The race saw an interruption after Alexis Monney (SUI) crashed and broke a ski; fortunately, he was able to leave the course.
- First Win: This marked Vincent Kriechmayr’s first Downhill win of the 2025–26 season, proving his veteran prowess on technical tracks.
Following the races in Courchevel today, March 13, 2026, the Audi FIS Ski World Cup standings have reached a historic turning point.
Men’s Overall Standings
Marco Odermatt has mathematically secured his fifth consecutive Overall Crystal Globe. With 1,530 points and only six races remaining, he cannot be caught by his closest rival, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who does not compete in speed events.
| # | Athlete | Country | Points | Status |
| 1 | Marco Odermatt | 🇨🇭 SUI | 1,530 | CLINCHED |
| 2 | Lucas Pinheiro Braathen | 🇧🇷 BRA | 958 | — |
| 3 | Atle Lie McGrath | 🇳🇴 NOR | 844 | — |
| 4 | Henrik Kristoffersen | 🇳🇴 NOR | 771 | — |
| 5 | Loïc Meillard | 🇨🇭 SUI | 763 | — |
Women’s Overall Standings
The women’s race remains highly competitive as the tour heads toward the Finals. Mikaela Shiffrin holds the lead, primarily fueled by her dominance in Slalom, while German breakout star Emma Aicher remains a serious threat in second.
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
| 1 | Mikaela Shiffrin | 🇺🇸 USA | 1,141 |
| 2 | Emma Aicher | 🇩🇪 GER | 1,016 |
| 3 | Camille Rast | 🇨🇭 SUI | 963 |
| 4 | Sofia Goggia | 🇮🇹 ITA | 853 |
| 5 | Alice Robinson | 🇳🇿 NZL | 719 |
Key Takeaways
- The Vonn Comeback: Notably, Lindsey Vonn currently sits 9th in the overall standings (590 pts) and 3rd in the Downhill standings (400 pts) after her remarkable return to professional racing this season at age 41.
- Odermatt’s Dominance: In addition to the Overall title, Odermatt has now clinched the Downhill title and is heavily favored to secure the Super-G and Giant Slalom globes in the coming days.
- Junior Power: 22-year-old Emma Aicher is currently the only skier within striking distance of Shiffrin, thanks to her high-ranking finishes across three different disciplines (Downhill, Super-G, and Slalom).
Audi FIS Ski World Cup
Men’s Super G Replaces Garmisch
Saturday, 14 March 2026
- Run: 11:00
Cancelled
Audi FIS Ski World Cup
Men’s Super G
Sunday, 15 March 2026
- Run: 10:45
Cancelled
The history of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Courchevel has evolved from a technical specialist’s stop into one of the most prestigious multi-discipline hubs on the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit. While it was long synonymous with women’s technical racing, its recent history is defined by the development of the high-speed L’Éclipse slope and its co-hosting of the 2023 World Championships.
🏔️ Key Historical Milestones
1. The Women’s Circuit Anchor (2010–Present)
Courchevel became a fixed star on the women’s calendar in the 2010/11 season. For over a decade, it served primarily as a venue for Slalom (SL) and Giant Slalom (GS) on the Stade Émile Allais.
- The First Race: The debut event was a Slalom in December 2010, won by the Austrian legend Marlies Schild.
- Shiffrin’s Stronghold: The resort has become a record-setting ground for Mikaela Shiffrin. In 2018, she secured her 50th career World Cup win here, becoming the youngest skier to reach that milestone.
2. The Birth of “L’Éclipse” (2021–2023)
To prepare for the 2023 World Championships, Courchevel developed a brand-new “beast” of a track: L’Éclipse.
- Design: Unlike the technical slopes used previously, L’Éclipse was designed for speed (Downhill and Super-G), featuring a 30% average gradient and sections of deep forest shadow.
- Inauguration: It saw its first World Cup action during the 2022 World Cup Finals, where the men’s speed circuit made a rare and dramatic appearance in Courchevel.
3. The 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
Courchevel, in partnership with neighboring Méribel, hosted the 47th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
- Courchevel’s Role: It hosted all the men’s events.
- Local Glory: The event was highlighted by French hero Alexis Pinturault, who grew up in Courchevel, winning the gold medal in the Alpine Combined on his “home” snow.
🏆 Legendary Performers at Courchevel
Certain names are inseparable from the resort’s racing history:
| Skier | Achievements in Courchevel |
| Mikaela Shiffrin | Most successful athlete here; reached her 50th and 100th+ career wins at this venue. |
| Marlies Schild | The original “Queen of Courchevel,” winning multiple slaloms during the resort’s early years. |
| Alexis Pinturault | The local favorite who cemented Courchevel’s men’s racing legacy with his 2023 World Championship gold. |
| Marco Odermatt | Dominant on the newer L’Éclipse slope, winning the Downhill title during the 2022 Finals. |
📅 The 2026 Season and Beyond
As of March 2026, Courchevel has fully transitioned into a “speed” destination for the men’s circuit. The current weekend (March 13–15, 2026) features:
- Friday, March 13: Men’s Downhill on L’Éclipse.
- March 14–15: Back-to-back Super-G races.
This shift marks the resort’s final evolution from a technical slalom hill into a world-class speed venue capable of challenging the best “downhillers” on earth.
