Date: 31. December 2025
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In January 2026, Kranjska Gora will once again host one of the biggest winter sporting events – the Audi FIS Women's Alpine Ski World Cup. The programme features slalom and giant slalom races, promising top performances by female athletes and an unforgettable atmosphere for spectators.
Action on the course
The competition held on the Podkoren slope attracts large crowds to the picturesque setting of the Julian Alps and captivates television audiences around the world. The race from Kranjska Gora is one of the most watched broadcasts of the World Cup. The course is renowned for its challenging terrain and hard snow surface, which will pose a real challenge for the competitors once again. Giant slalom skiers will tackle the 326-metre course, which starts at an altitude of 1,181 metres, while slalom skiers will navigate 204 metres of turns, starting from 1,059 metres above sea level.
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Kranjska Gora will host a women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup event for the seventh consecutive time this weekend. Photo: Ski Association of Slovenia
Competition schedule:
GIANT SLALOM
Saturday, 3 January 2026:
- 10:00 1st run
- 13:00 2nd run
SLALOM
Sunday, 4 January 2026
- 9:30 1st run
- 12:15 2nd run
A rich accompanying programme
Visitors to Kranjska Gora will enjoy not only world-class sports, but also a varied accompanying programme. Music, DJs, children's activities, a VIP area, excellent cuisine and enthusiastic cheering will create a lively atmosphere at the finish area. The theme of this year's programme is The Power of Women. Unstoppable Fun., highlighting that every run tells a story of strength, perseverance and boldness.
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Once again this year, Kranjska Gora is expecting a large crowd of fans who will come to cheer on the world’s best female skiers. Photo: Ski Association of Slovenia
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They began preparations for the competition as early as November, taking advantage of the colder weather for snowmaking. Photo: Ski Association of Slovenia
More than just a sporting event
Historically known as the Golden Fox, the competition has captivated skiing enthusiasts on Mariborsko Pohorje for decades, where it was last held in 2019. However, due to unfavourable weather conditions, especially a lack of snow, it has been relocated to Kranjska Gora fourteen times throughout its history, with Kranjska Gora officially becoming the competition's official venue in 2024.
For many years, Kranjska Gora has hosted top-level races – initially for male skiers, but in recent years the Ski Association of Slovenia has also strived to stage a women's event.
Each edition of the event reflects years of expertise and exceptional teamwork by the organising committee, the local community, volunteers and partners, all with the aim of providing an outstanding experience for female athletes and visitors.
The event is of great importance for Slovenian female skiers, the local club and the local community. It is a celebration of skiing, social connection and the creation of memorable experiences. Moreover, it is a source of the national pride for Slovenians.
