Soldeu (AND) 25 Feb 2026 – 01 Mar 2026
Source: https://www.fis-ski.com/
Web https://events.grandvalira.com/en/worldcupandorra
📅 Official Race Schedule
Women’s Downhill
🗓 Friday, 27 February 2026
🕚 Start: 11:00 CET
Women’s Super-G
🗓 Saturday, 28 February 2026
🕚 Start: 10:15 CET
Women’s Super-G
🗓 Sunday, 1 March 2026
🕚 Start: 10:15 CET
🔴 Live Timing & Results
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👉 https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/alpine-skiing/live.html
Audi FIS Ski World Cup
Women’s Down Hill
February 27, 2026
- Run: 11:00
Audi FIS Ski World Cup
Women’s Super G
February 28, 2026
- Run: 10:15
Audi FIS Ski World Cup
Women’s Super G
March 01, 2026
- Run: 10:15
Women’s Downhill (Friday, Feb 27)
Corinne Suter captured her first World Cup victory in over three years. It was an emotional win for the Swiss veteran, who has battled back from significant physical setbacks since her 2022 Olympic gold.
| Rank | Athlete | Nation | Time | Gap |
| 1 | Corinne Suter | SUI | 1:31.62 | — |
| 2 | Nina Ortlieb | AUT | 1:31.73 | +0.11 |
| 3 | Sofia Goggia | ITA | 1:31.86 | +0.24 |
| 4 | Emma Aicher | GER | 1:32.15 | +0.53 |
| 5 | Breezy Johnson | USA | 1:32.23 | +0.61 |
Women’s Super-G #1 (Saturday, Feb 28)
Coming off two silver medals at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, Emma Aicher proved her versatility by crushing the field in the first Super-G, winning by a massive margin for this discipline.
| Rank | Athlete | Nation | Time | Gap |
| 1 | Emma Aicher | GER | 1:26.72 | — |
| 2 | Alice Robinson | NZL | 1:27.60 | +0.88 |
| 3 | Corinne Suter | SUI | 1:27.70 | +0.98 |
| 4 | Ester Ledecká | CZE | 1:27.86 | +1.14 |
Women’s Super-G #2 (Sunday, March 1)
The final race of the weekend saw the “Queen of Speed,” Sofia Goggia, reclaim her authority. After a 6th-place finish on Saturday, Goggia adjusted her line to take a narrow win and tighten her grip on the Super-G Crystal Globe.
| Rank | Athlete | Nation | Time | Gap |
| 1 | Sofia Goggia | ITA | 1:25.95 | — |
| 2 | Emma Aicher | GER | 1:26.19 | +0.24 |
| 3 | Kajsa Vickhoff Lie | NOR | 1:26.26 | +0.31 |
| 4 | Corinne Suter | SUI | 1:26.55 | +0.60 |
Key Standings & Takeaways
- Super-G Globe: Sofia Goggia now leads New Zealand’s Alice Robinson by 84 points with only two races left in the discipline.
- Overall Race: Mikaela Shiffrin continues to lead the overall standings with 1,133 points, but Emma Aicher’s stellar weekend has moved her into the top three, trailing Shiffrin by 219 points.
- Injury Update: Austria’s Ricarda Haaser suffered a fall during Saturday’s race and had to be airlifted; we are still awaiting a full update on her condition.
The history of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Soldeu is a story of rapid transformation, turning a small Pyrenean village into one of the most respected venues on the international alpine circuit.
Andorra’s journey from a regional ski destination to a global “resort of champions” has been defined by two legendary slopes: Avet and Àliga.
🏔️ The Foundation: 2012 Debut
While Andorra had hosted European Cup events as far back as 1974, it didn’t break into the World Cup circuit until 2012.
- The Milestone: In February 2012, Soldeu hosted its first-ever Women’s World Cup technical events.
- Key Winners: French star Tessa Worley won the Giant Slalom, and the legendary Marlies Schild claimed the Slalom.
- Significance: The success of this event proved that the Pyrenees could offer snow quality and technical difficulty equal to the Alps.
🚀 Expansion and the “Àliga” (2016)
In 2016, the World Cup returned to Andorra, but this time it expanded into the speed disciplines.
- The Slope: The Àliga course in the El Tarter sector was introduced for the Super-G and Alpine Combined.
- The Design: Seen from the air, the two branches of the Àliga slope form an “X,” mirroring the Grandvalira logo.
- High Drama: Despite a heavy snowstorm that almost canceled the race, the organizers’ Herculean effort to clear the track was widely praised by the FIS.
🏆 The “Finals” Era (2019 & 2023)
Soldeu reached the pinnacle of the sport by hosting the World Cup Finals twice—a prestigious event where only the top 25 skiers in each discipline compete.
- 2019 Finals: This event marked a turning point with the construction of the Soldeu ski-in platform, a massive 14,000 $m^2$ structure that connects the bottom of the Avet slope directly to the village.
- 2023 Finals: This edition solidified Soldeu’s reputation. It was here that Mikaela Shiffrin extended her record-breaking win count, and the resort showcased its ability to manage both men’s and women’s full programs simultaneously.
🏁 Soldeu Today & Tomorrow (2024–2026+)
As of today, Soldeu is a permanent fixture in the elite rotation:
- 2024: Hosted a Women’s Slalom and Giant Slalom, where the technical difficulty of the Avet slope (which reaches gradients of up to 70%) continued to challenge the world’s best.
- 2026: Currently hosting World Cup speed events (Downhill and Super-G) on the Àliga slope.
- Future Goal: The Principality is currently bidding to host the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2029, which would be the largest sporting event ever held in the Pyrenees.
The Two Iconic Slopes
| Slope | Location | Discipline | Character |
| Avet | Soldeu | Slalom / Giant Slalom | Technical, steep (70% max), north-east facing for icy conditions. |
| Àliga | El Tarter | Downhill / Super-G | Fast, flowing, 2.7 km long, speeds reaching 120 km/h. |
