Livigno Makes History: First Alpine Skiing World Cup Stage

Just over a month before the start of the Olympic Games, Livigno is ready to write an unforgettable chapter in its sporting history.

For the first time ever, Livigno will host an Alpine Skiing World Cup stage: the highly anticipated Men’s Super G, scheduled for December 27, 2025.

A Historic Event

Leading up to the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, Livigno enters history by hosting a world-class competition. This unique and spectacular event will bring the world’s best athletes to the heart of the Alps, ready to challenge themselves on a new and demanding course.

The Course: Technique and Adrenaline

The course has been designed to be a crucial test before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. It will be a high-level technical challenge, alternating flowing sections with demanding steep slopes.

• Start: 2375 meters, near Rifugio Costaccia.

• Track: Along the Tagliede – Li Zeta run.

• Finish: 1850 meters, featuring a “city finish.”

With its 1,800 meters of development and 517 meters of vertical drop, the course is technical and fast, with gradients reaching 52%. Only the most complete athletes will succeed. The village finish will give the public a direct view of the adrenaline-fueled final moments of the race, allowing everyone to experience the full intensity of a sporting event destined to be remembered.

Official Program: Alpine Skiing World Cup Livigno 2025

The Men’s Super G event spans three days of festivities, meet-and-greets, and, of course, the historic race.

Thursday, December 25

The day is dedicated to accreditation and technical preparation for the staff.

• 15:00 – 19:00: Race office and media center at the Palestra S. Maria.

Friday, December 26 – The day before

The day before the race is an unmissable opportunity for the public, featuring an Italian skiing legend.

• 07:00 – 19:00: Race office and media center at Palestra S. Maria.

• 17:00 – 17:45: Kristian Ghedina presents his biography. At Piazza del Comune, Ghedina will officially open the two-day event with the presentation of “Ghedo – Non ho fretta ma vado veloce” (Ghedo – I’m not fast but I go fast). An intimate journey through speed, emotion, and freedom, set in the backdrop of the Piazza del Comune.

• 17:45 – 18:15: Book signing with Kristian Ghedina and DJ set at Piazza del Comune. A moment for the public to meet the athlete, accompanied by vibrant music and atmosphere.

• 17:45: Fan Club Parade heading towards Piazza del Comune, starting from Coop (Via Dala Gesa). Colors, music, enthusiasm: the fan procession lights up the streets of Livigno, transforming them into an itinerant party culminating in the Piazza del Comune.

• 18:30: BIB-DRAW SHOW. The start number draw like you’ve never seen it before, held in Piazza del Comune, to reveal the race starting order.

Saturday, December 27 – The Race Day

The climax of the event, featuring the historic first Super G run.

• 07:00 – 19:00: Race office and media center at Palestra S. Maria.

• 09:00: Tribune opening to experience an iconic Super G up close.

• 10:30: Pre-show & Special Performance. A crescendo of music, atmosphere, and excitement: Livigno warms the hearts of fans as the “Li Zeta” track prepares for its world premiere.

• 11:30: Start Super G “Li Zeta”. The track, designed to make its mark with a start at $2375 \text{ m}$ and a “city finish,” is created to challenge the most versatile skiers and become a new benchmark in the World Cup.

• Following the race: Prize-giving ceremony at the “Li Zeta” slope.