Men's downhill Val Gardena 2025

Find the complete results and rankings of the men’s downhill of Val Gardena (Italy) of the Alpine Skiing World Cup 2025-2026, which will take place this Thursday 18 December 2025. Departure scheduled at 11.45am, French time.

THE Men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup stopped this week at Val Gardenain the Italian Dolomites, for one of the most spectacular events of the speed season. This Thursday 18 December 2025the best downhillers on the circuit compete on the legendary track of Saslong on the occasion of a highly anticipated men’s downhill race.

Context and problems

Played on often compact and fast snow, the Saslong is renowned for its challenging course, which mixes sections of pure sliding, violent compressions and technical passages. The famous Sochers jumps a you Ciaslat they are among the key points of the route and test the mastery, commitment and courage of the athletes. The slightest mistake costs dearly on a route where the speed regularly exceeds 120 km/h.

This Thursday run is part of a busy schedule, as it also serves as a make-up race for an event canceled earlier in the season. The start is therefore slightly lower than the classic Saturday descent, without decreasing the intensity or sporting interest of the competition. Opens a series of three speed events in Val Gardenabefore the Super-G on Friday and the second downhill scheduled for Saturday.

On a sporting level, the race promises to be particularly open. The specialists of the discipline will aim for precious points for the overall World Cup and downhill rankings. The Swiss Marco Odermattbrilliant winner of the Beaver Creek downhill, he is among the main favourites, together with the best Swiss, Austrian and Norwegian downhill skiers, in a context of extremely tough competition.

Like every year, the descent of Val Gardena promises an impressive show, combining speed, total commitment and suspense right down to the last pectorals. An unmissable event in the winter calendar, where the Saslong reminds us why it is considered one of the most emblematic slopes in world alpine skiing.