Both scheduled men’s Super-G races in Courchevel, France, have been canceled after heavy snowfall made it impossible to stage a safe competition, according to International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). FIS announced the cancellation on social media, citing excessive snowfall on the course and safety concerns for athletes. Race organizers had initially hoped to run two Super-G races in Courchevel as part of the men’s Alpine World Cup schedule, but persistent snowfall and difficult course conditions prevented officials from preparing the slope to the required standard. Courchevel saw 30 cm (12 inches) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.
”Despite all the efforts on the track, heavy snowfall overnight has made the slope unsafe to race. Today’s Men’s Super G in Courchevel has therefore been cancelled and will not be replaced.”
— FIS
With the second race officially called off on Sunday, March 15, the 2025-26 season Super-G title was mathematically secured by Marco Odermatt of Switzerland, who claims the discipline’s Crystal Globe. The Swiss star has dominated the discipline in recent years and continues to cement his place as the leading speed skier on the men’s World Cup circuit.
Odermatt’s latest Crystal Globe adds to an already remarkable collection of titles for the reigning overall World Cup champion. His consistency across the Super-G season allowed him to secure the discipline lead even before the final scheduled races could take place.
Courchevel, part of the vast Les Trois Vallées ski area, frequently hosts major international ski races and served as a venue during the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2023. However, this weekend’s unusually heavy snowfall ultimately prevented racing from going ahead. The downhill had been moved up from Saturday to Friday, March 13, due to the inclement weather forecast. Victory went to Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr, while Italy’s Giovanni Franzoni came second, and Marco Odermatt finished in third.
While fans were left without the anticipated head-to-head battles on the Savoyard slopes, there are still four races left to look forward to at the World Cup Finals in Lillehammer, Norway.
