Ski cross Val Thorens 2025: Results and info

Results and comments for 12 December 2025

Fanny Smith takes another podium finish despite difficult conditions

Fanny Smith took 3rd place in the second ski cross World Cup race in Val Thorens, won by Sweden's Sandra Näslund. It was the 85th career podium for the Vaudoise, further proof of her consistency at the highest level.

Not at 100 % of her physical resources, the skier from Villars-sur-Ollon showed character throughout the day. In the quarter-finals and then the semi-finals, she made some solid runs to qualify. In the final, after hitting the top of a skate, Fanny Smith had to work hard right to the end to keep her place on the podium.

At the front, Sandra Näslund gave her rivals no chance. The Swede scored her 41st World Cup victory, just one day after her 40th. Between the two great dominators of women's ski cross, France's Marielle Berger Sabbatel took second place.

Switzerland can also be delighted with Saskja Lack's fine 5th place. The Zurich native recovered perfectly in the small final, buoyed by her excellent glide.

In the men's event, it was a more complicated day for the Swiss camp. Alex Fiva and Thomas Baur were the only Swiss to reach the quarter-finals, but both finished third in their heat and saw their careers come to an end at this stage. Romain Détraz did not start, while Jonas Lenherr, Gil Martin and Ryan Regez were eliminated in the last 16.

Victory went to Canadian Kevin Drury, ahead of Italian Simone Deromedis and Austrian Tristan Takats.

Results Thursday 11 December

Women's podium

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🏂 Ski Cross Val Thorens 2025: everything you need to know about the legendary World Cup event

In 2025, Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, will once again host a spectacular stage of the Ski Cross World Cup. With its fast course, massive jumps and technical sections, the Val Tho event has become a fixture on the FIS calendar.

Every year, the world's best athletes - men and women - battle it out on a track renowned for being one of the most demanding and impressive on the circuit.

📍 The Val Thorens route: a unique track

The Val Thorens Ski Cross track is designed to offer speed, amplitude and spectacle.

Main features:

Length of track: around 1,200 to 1,300 metres Vertical drop: almost 260 metres Number of modules: between 20 and 25 depending on annual adjustments Maximum speed: over 90 km/h on some sections

But what makes Val Thorens internationally famous is its last jump, considered to be one of the most impressive on the circuit.

⭐ The last jump: the legendary Big Air

Length of jump: often between 20 and 25 metres, sometimes more depending on preparation Special feature: landing on a steep slope + high speed Technical risk: requires perfect control to avoid over-rotation or a landing that is too flat

This spectacular finish is regularly cited by athletes as a “key moment” in the downhill.

🏆 Past winners - Women & Men

(FIS results may vary depending on the year. Here is a clear, SEO-oriented summary based on the latest known editions in Val Thorens).

🏅 Women's prize list - Val Thorens

2024: Marielle Berger Sabbatel (FRA) - home victory 2023: Fanny Smith (SUI) - a solid performance despite the weather 2022: Sandra Näslund (SWE) - total domination as throughout the season 2021: Sandra Näslund (SWE) - untouchable on the jumps 2020 : Fanny Smith (SUI)

👉 The two great queens of Val Thorens: Näslund and Smith, who have been racking up podium finishes for a decade.

🏅 Men's prize list - Val Thorens

2024: Alex Fiva (SUI) - a model of experience 2023: Bastien Midol (FRA) - spectacular victory in front of his home crowd 2022: Ryan Regez (SUI) - power + fluidity 2021: Terence Tchiknavorian (FRA) 2020: Alex Fiva (SUI)

👉 Switzerland and France regularly dominate the men's event.

🎿 Why is Val Thorens a key stage in the Ski Cross?

First major European stage of the season Reliable snow conditions thanks to the altitude (2,300 m) Technical but fast track, ideal for showcasing the level of the athletes Large crowds and unique atmosphere along the course

The resort is often described as a “ski cross laboratory”: shapers regularly innovate, adding new modules, banked turns and more spectacular jumps.

🔎 What to look out for in 2025

The Näslund-Smith duel in the women's race The French, always at ease on home soil The behaviour of the athletes on the final jump, often decisive for victory The new changes to the course, which should further accentuate the final speed

✨ SEO conclusion

The Ski Cross 2025 events in Val Thorens are shaping up to be one of the most spectacular moments on the FIS calendar. With its fast course, gigantic jumps - including a legendary final jump - and prestigious track record, Val Tho continues to be a world reference in the discipline.