The next 160 days will be marked by a succession of deadlines that will gradually transform Crans-Montana into the world capital of alpine skiing.
The logistics teams are already working on the delivery and carefully planned distribution of equipment across the various storage areas, ensuring that every item is available at the right place and at the right time.
On the slopes, the scale of this operation is impressive: more than 40 kilometres of safety netting, 2,300 poles, nearly 900 tonnes of equipment and numerous other technical items will have to be delivered, distributed and installed before the competitions. On the human resources side, around 60 people make up the technical team. They have been mobilised on an ad hoc basis since this summer and will work more regularly from the beginning of 2027.
At the same time, the technical infrastructure is undergoing thorough inspections, covering cabling, safety installations and the various pieces of equipment essential to the organisation.
The final construction work on the permanent infrastructure is also nearing completion. By the end of August, work on the Mélèzes wall will be completed, while the improvements related to snowmaking on the former Nationale slope, as well as those on the Barzettes road and square, will enter their final phase.
From mid-September, the Barzettes site will change significantly as construction of the temporary infrastructure begins: grandstands, the mixed zone, VIP tent and operational offices will be installed.
From 23 to 25 September 2026, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) will carry out its final official inspection. The visit will provide an opportunity to review the various competition and operational sites:
- Nationale and Mont Lachaux slopes
- Barzettes (finish stadium and F&B)
- Vermala (grandstand and F&B)
- Houlès & 2006 (spectator areas)
- Ycoor (entertainment and ceremonies area & House of Switzerland)
- Crans (entertainment area)
- Moubra (media centre)
- School Centre (race office and accreditation)
- Crans Cry d’Er (service compound)
- Régent (staff centre and concerts)
The opening of the ski area, scheduled for the end of November, will mark another important milestone. In close collaboration with CMA, the teams will then begin preparing the Mont Lachaux and Nationale slopes to ensure they meet the very high standards required for international alpine ski competitions.
Finally, on 1 February 2027, the countdown will come to an end with the opening ceremony, which will officially launch two weeks of celebration of world-class skiing.
