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ISMF WORLD CUP FINALS

1-5 April 2026

ISMF WORLD CUP FINALS

Villars is gearing up for a truly exceptional moment! From 1 to 5 April 2026, the resort will host the Finals of the Ski Mountaineering World Cup.
All ski mountaineering disciplines will be featured, including Individual, Sprint, Vertical and Team events. A week of excitement, top-level performance and intense emotions awaits in the heart of the Alpes Vaudoises. Join us on the peaks and feel the thrill alongside the world’s best athletes!

Ski mountaineering will make its debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.

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Days
Hours
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Disciplines 2026

Mixed-Relay 140m D+ / 140m D-

This event requires each team member to complete a sprint-style circuit lasting around 15 minutes, with two ascents and two descents.

Sprint 70m D+ / 70m D-

It’s the shortest event in ski mountaineering, offering an intense combination of gliding, transitions, carrying sections, kick turns, descents, climbs, and tactical strategies. The top athletes complete the course in under 3 minutes!

Ideally located in front of the Bretaye 1808 restaurant, the entire race can be followed by spectators.

THE MOUNTAIN GIVES US THE SETTING; THE REST IS OURS TO WRITE.

PROGRAM

Wednesday 1 April
- Vertical -

Qualifications
schedule tbc

Finals
schedule tbc

Flower ceremony
right after the competitions

Medal Ceremony

6:00 pm on the Market Place

Thursday 2 April
- Individual -

Qualifications
schedule tbc

Finals
schedule tbc

Awards ceremony
right after the competitions

Medal Ceremony

6:00 pm on the Market Place

Ski mountaineering in Villars

The resort of Villars-sur-Ollon offers the perfect playground for ski touring. Whether you’re a beginner, an occasional skier, or already experienced, you can explore the best ski touring routes.

Discover the tracks

If you’d like to plan a ski touring outing or take part in an introductory session, the sports shops in Villars are there to equip and advise you.

Find a shop

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!

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