The French alpine resort of Courchevel will host the 9th annual Audi FIS Ladies Alpine Ski World Cup on Dec. 21–22. Races take place at the Emile-Allais stadium, with both days’ events starting at 10:30 a.m. The program opens on Friday, Dec. 21 with the Audi FIS Ladies World Cup Giant Slalom, followed by the Audi FIS Ladies World Cup Slalom on Saturday, Dec. 22.
Winners receive a specially designed helmet by pop artist David Cintract, while the runners-up are awarded a three-liter Jeroboam of Devaux Champagne customized by Cintract. Last year’s giant slalom champion was American skier Mikaela Shiffrin. Later in the month Courchevel will also stage the second stop of the Ladies Night Tour FFS, an international parallel slalom series of five events held at different resorts.
If you want a break from snow sports, visit the Aquamotion Centre, Europe’s largest water-based leisure complex, located between Courchevel Village and Courchevel Moriond. The resort provides a complimentary shuttle service between hotels and the centre. Facilities include multiple waterslides, a wild river, indoor surfing, spa treatments, a paddling pool for children, aqua fitness classes, cafés and restaurants, and a large climbing wall for those who want to test their skills off the slopes.