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Countdown to the premiere in Formigal of the second fastest ski slope in the world

Published: Mar 10, 2023

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1 Launched Kilometer World Cup Program

2 2023 Speed Skiing (Speed Ski) Calendar

The Formigal-Panticosa ski resort will host from April 2 to 5 the final of the World Cup of Kilometer Launching, the non-motorized sport in which the highest speeds are reached.

This is the only Spanish ski resort that has a Kilometer Launching track approved by the International Ski Federation (FIS) for the realization of this type of competitions and for the development of this kind of competitions.In fact, it is the first time that this competition comes to our country after having to be cancelled also in Formigal, in March 2020 due to the premature closure of the ski resorts before the arrival of the COVID.

The track where the race will take place has 320 meters of slope and a gradient of up to 70%. It is estimated that this is the second fastest slope in the world. Skiers can reach 230 km/hour. This descent is located in the area of Tres Hombres (upper tube) and has its starting point at 2220 m altitude, concluding at 1900 m altitude.

Formigal ski resort in March

Launched Kilometer World Cup Program

The program of the Kilometer Launch World Cup in Formigal is as follows:

April 1st

Welcome + Accreditations: 15:00-18:00 h in CIS building.
Captains meeting: 19:00 h in CIS building.

April 2nd: FIS Kilometer test.

09:00 h Mandatory practice runs.
10:30 h Semifinals.
12:00 h Finals.
13:30 h Meeting of captains in Sarrios area.
15:00 h Awards ceremony.

April 4: World Cup Kilometer Throwing.

9 amCompulsory practice race.
10:30 h 1st qualifying heat.
12:00 h 2nd qualifying heat.
13:30 h Captains meeting in Sarrios area.

April 5: World Cup kilometer launched.

09:00 h Qualifying race.
10:30 h Semifinals.
12:00 h Finals.
14:00 h Prize-giving ceremony.

In total there will be 12 races between absolute male and female categories and young promises. Therefore, of all the stages of the World Ski Cup, Formigal will be the one with the highest number of races, since it organizes both World Ski Cup races of Speed 1 (S1), Speed 2 (S2) and Juniors. A great participation is expected with the best speed skiers in the world .

2023 Speed Skiing (Speed Ski) Calendar

January 25 to 30: Vars (France)
09 to 11 February: Idre Fjall (Sweden)
March 28 to 31: Grandvalira-Grau Roig (Andorra)
April 1 to 6: Formigal (Spain)

The Aramón Formigal-Panticosa ski resort organizes this event with the collaboration of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), the Royal Spanish Winter Sports Federation(RFEDI) and the Aragonese Winter Sports Federation(FADI).