Tignes, France, Reinforces Its Role as a Global Leader in Para Alpine Skiing - SnowBrains

"Industry News is once again at the center of the para alpine skiing world this week as it hosts the FIS Para Alpine Skiing World Cup from February 2-6, welcoming many of the sport's top athletes to the French Alps. The event serves as a critical competitive checkpoint on the road to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games and shows Tignes' decades-long commitment to inclusive winter sport."

"Tignes has been a recognized training base and competition venue for para-alpine athletes for more than 30 years, valued for its snow reliability, high-altitude terrain, and modern lift infrastructure. Just as important, the resort says, is a sustained focus on accessibility that extends far beyond elite competition. Downhill and Super-G races this week provide athletes with high-speed, high-consequence testing ahead of the Paralympics, while also acting as a rehearsal for Tignes' next major milestone: hosting the 2027 Para Alpine Skiing World Championships."

"Accessibility at Tignes is built into the resort's everyday operations, not treated as a special feature reserved for events. A press release shared by the resort shows investments over the years which have included adapted accommodation, accessible transport and public spaces, hearing-loop systems, clearly mapped pistes for skiers with reduced mobility, and ski schools offering adaptive instruction with specially trained coaches."

Tignes hosts the FIS Para Alpine Skiing World Cup Feb 2–6, welcoming top para-alpine athletes to the French Alps as a key competitive checkpoint toward Milan-Cortina 2026. The resort's high-altitude terrain, reliable snow and modern lift infrastructure make it a favored training base and competition venue for more than 30 years. Downhill and Super-G races provide high-speed testing and serve as a rehearsal for Tignes hosting the 2027 Para Alpine Skiing World Championships. Accessibility measures include adapted accommodation, accessible transport and public spaces, hearing-loop systems, mapped pistes for reduced mobility, adaptive ski instruction, and trained tourist office staff. Tignes signed the regional H+ Accessibility Charter in 2024 to formalize continuous improvement among local partners.

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