Courchevel hosts a long-awaited Slalom World Cup

Courchevel, a ski resort in France, known for its popularity among the oligarchs and the exclusive chic, can finally afford to be called a sports resort with full rights. On the slopes of Courchevel for the first time in the last twenty years will be held a world-class alpine skiing competition. On December 21, 2010 in Courchevel will face leading skiers. It is on December 21 when Courchevel will host women Alpine Slalom World Cup.

For Courchevel the first in many years major ski tournament was a real gift. Residents of the resort and the administration in the excitement are waiting for the competition. Last time Courchevel saw the competition of professional skiers in 1979. Then the World Cup competition won legendary Ingemar Stenmark, a Swedish athlete, who in total had 86 victories in various World Cup competitions.

Anyway, inspired Courchevel is ready to once again host world leaders this time of the women's slalom. Choosing of the resort as a venue for the competition became so pleasant event that the administration of Courchevel has decided to make a gift for the tourists. On the day of the World Cup skiing on all slopes around the stadium will be available to the travelers for free.

In addition, the administration prepared for guests of Courchevel several additional bonuses. Among them is a free lift pass for Courchevel tracks for the remained time of the day after the tournament for the first 10,000 people who will book their stay in Courchevel online. In addition, the administration of Courchevel has announced another special offer - a ski pass to the tracks throughout Courchevel valley at the time of the event for 15 euros, which amounts to half of the usual day ski pass.