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Val d'Isère Eyes 2030 Winter Olympics Skiing Bid
2 Feb
Summary
- Val d'Isère is bidding to host alpine skiing events for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- The resort's municipal council voted to join the preferred framework for venues.
- France is organizing the 2030 Winter Olympics, with venues spanning mountains and Nice.
The French ski resort of Val d'Isère is advancing its bid to host events for the 2030 Winter Olympics, an event France is organizing. A recent vote by the resort's municipal council formally expressed its desire to be part of the proposed venue map for the French Alps Games.
Val d'Isère is targeting the prestigious Face de Bellevarde slope to stage the men's and women's technical alpine skiing competitions. Mayor Patrick Martin highlighted the resort's Olympic heritage, emphasizing its determination to participate in the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Organizers envision a unique blend of venues, with snow and sliding sports based in the mountains and skating and curling events situated in the coastal city of Nice. Edgar Grospiron, a 1992 freestyle skiing gold medalist, leads the project, welcoming Val d'Isère's commitment. A final decision on the venue map is anticipated by the end of June.
