Ice Climbing Takes Centre Stage: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 World Cup in La Plagne! 🧗♀️❄️
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed winter adventure that might just change Olympic history! From January 29 to February 1, 2025, La Plagne will host the Ice Climbing World Cup – and this isn’t just any competition. We’re talking about a potential entry to the 2030 Winter Olympics!
Why Ice Climbing is Eyeing Olympic Glory
Ice climbing has been a hot topic for over a decade as it seeks recognition on the Olympic stage. Initially featured as a demonstration sport at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and the 2016 Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games, there’s a strong push now to elevate it to full Olympic status.
The Competition Breakdown
Two epic events will have you on the edge of your seat:
– Speed: A heart-racing vertical sprint on an iced wall
– Lead: A technical climb combining ice and dry tooling that’ll test every ounce of an athlete’s strategy and endurance
Local Heroes to Watch
Keep an eye on the Ladevant brothers, Tristan and especially 23-year-old Louna, who’s already a multi-year title holder. Their goal? A sibling 1-2 finish that’ll make France proud!
Travel Made Easy
Getting to La Plagne is a breeze:
– Fly into Geneva, Grenoble, or Lyon
– Eurostar Snow train from London (how cool is that?)
– Drive via LeShuttle or ferry
– Plenty of parking available once you arrive
Book your ski holiday through La Plagne Resort www.laplagneresort.com.
Schedule of Events
Mark your calendars! Here’s what’s happening during the Ice Climbing World Cup:
Wednesday, January 29: Opening Ceremony at 5:30 PM
Thursday, January 30: Lead Qualifications from 9 AM to 5 PM
Friday, January 31:
Lead Semi-Finals from 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Speed Qualifications from 4 PM to 6:30 PM
Speed Finals from 7 PM to 8 PM
Saturday, February 1: Lead Event Finals at 5:30 PM
Don’t miss this chance to witness potential Olympic history in the making. Ice climbing: It’s not just a sport, it’s a spectacle! 
