Zermatt and Breuil-Cervinia are ready to host the first cross-border Alpine Ski World Cup in history.
It is less than eighty days until the inauguration of the Matterhorn Cervino Speed and this week the FIS, the local organizing committee, Swiss-Ski, the Italian Ski Federation FISI and the host broadcaster SRG have carried out an inspection and are checking “Zermatt and Cervinia are well prepared for the important ski event.”
Two men’s departures are scheduled for November 11 and 12, 2023, with two women’s departures a week later. Led by Markus Waldner and Peter Gerdol, the FIS Race Directors for men and women respectively, this race is the first cross-border event of the World Cup.
“The local organizing committee is on the right track with the preparations,” say the two directors of the FIS competition. “Last fall, significant improvements were made both at Great Becca and at an organizational level. “We are sure that the first World Cup will take place on the Matterhorn in November,” they conclude.
Franz Julen, President of the Organizing Committee, explains: “Thanks to the cooperation of both countries, we have organized an event that cannot be compared to any other Ski World Cup competition in terms of management complexity. We’ll be ready by November.” Venue of the Zermatt and Breuil-Cervinia circuits.
According to an FIS announcement, World Cup skiers have found “excellent training conditions” in the summer ski resort of Zermatt in recent weeks.
And he adds: “In contrast to the previous year, the lifts could be operated throughout the summer without interruptions.” Additional services.” advantages and is a value for the region.”
Two-thirds of the slopes are visible from the grandstands and the Cime Bianche corner. A Sunrise fan zone with a large screen will also be installed in the Testa Grigia. Access to the area is free.
