The Grandvalira Andorra ski area has been the setting for some of the most notable sporting events in the disciplines of alpine skiing, flying kilometre and freestyle.
Since 2008, when Soldeu El Tarter hosted a European Cup alpine skiing event for the first time, and in 2012, when it debuted as a World Cup venue, Andorra has built a solid reputation as an organiser of elite competitions. This race track reached a new milestone in 2023, with the exciting World Cup Finals, which consolidated Soldeu El Tarter's position as a benchmark in international alpine skiing.
Andorra's candidatures for the 2027 and 2029 World Championships have been a crucial step on this path to excellence. Although they did not succeed in being awarded the organisation of these events, their proposals represented an opportunity to demonstrate the organisational capacity, commitment and ambition of an entire country. Thanks to these candidacies, Andorra has strengthened its infrastructure and refined its experience in large-scale events, positioning itself as a strong contender for future dreams.
The focus is currently on three key objectives: becoming a regular World Cup host, hosting the Women's Speed World Cup on the Àliga course in 2026, and organising the first Men's Technical World Cup on the Avet course in 2027. These goals, already included in the provisional FIS calendar, underline the vision of Andorra as a global sporting reference in the Pyrenees.
2024 Women's World Cup on the 60th anniversary of Soldeu
In February 2024, Soldeu shone once again on the competition calendar of the world’s best alpine skiers. The Avet course, well-known and appreciated by athletes, became the scene of an impressive display of perseverance and sporting prowess.
Skiers with a strong link to Andorra gave outstanding performances, such as Lara Gut, who remembers Soldeu as one of the first places where she stood out in the European Cup in its early days. Alice Robinson also made her mark, achieving a remarkable second place in the giant slalom, reaffirming her affinity for the Avet course, where she had already excelled in 2019 by obtaining second place in the World Cup finals as the wildcard junior.
It was a World Cup full of intense emotions and fun, creating a perfect atmosphere for the athletes and their teams, who enjoyed one of the best weekends of the season.
