This coming weekend, from January 19 to 21, the Comapedrosa Andorra Ski Mountaineering World Cup will be held once again.
This year is the 13th edition and we will be able to enjoy it in the Pal-Arinsal slopes of GrandValira Resorts.
Types of events of the World Cup
There will be 3 types of tests
- Individual Race (20/01)– with 3 different routes starting and finishing from the Chalet Igloo in the Arinsal sector.
- Vertical Race– is disputed in two routes, starting at 1,580m and 1,880m and finishing both at 2,330m in the Chalet Igloo. This test is carried out in an integrated way on the slopes of the Arinsal ski area.
In addition, the Open modality Open modalitywhich is open to all ski mountaineering lovers. This race takes place on the same course as the World Cup racers and counts towards the Andorra Ski Mountaineering Cup.
So this weekend in the Arinsal sector, we have a great event! Also, if you want you can participate in the Open test and experience what the professionals experience.
You can buy your pass to enjoy the event on the resort’s website – the 1-day pass costs 16.50€.
Also if you want to enjoy the event, practicing ski mountaineering, we remind you that in Esports Sant Moritz, we have rental equipment for the practice of this modality:
- Skis
- Boots
- Safety equipment – probe, shovel and ARVA
Our operations manager, Eric Toussaint, explains it in detail in the following video.
Not to be missed! It is a spectacular event, with the best mountain skiers in the world, in a spectacular environment.
If you want to book your ski mountaineering equipment to follow the event on the slopes, visit our website or contact us through the following form.
