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Super Slalom La Plagne: The Longest Ski Slalom in the World

Super Slalom, La Plagne

As with all the best ideas, the inspiration for the SuperSlalom came from the 2 La Plagne hall-of-fame skiers, Julien Lizerou and Julien Régnier.

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The idea was to create a ski event that was fun, spectacular, and open to all but also with a competitive element. And so the Super Slalom was born. Skiers race down 4kms, starting from Aime 2000 and finishing in La Roche, and pass through over 300 poles, crossing multiple pistes on the descent. Check out the Super Slalom route!

There are competitive skiers from all over Europe taking part. The prizes? Huge wheels of local Beaufort cheese!

But there are more skiers in fancy dress than those taking it seriously. As the organisers say, the golden rule is to have fun! And there is, of course, a prize for the best fancy dress on the slopes!

Having said that, you will still need to prove that you can ski to a good enough ability to take part.

The event is on the 1st of April, 2023, with the first racers starting at 09h and taking off every 30 seconds.

If you fancy taking part, check out the registration site linked below. Prices start from 85€.

How to get to the Super Slalom

To get to the Super Slalom, whether you are racing or supporting, there are a few different options – after all, the slalom is 4 km long!

Joining the start of the race

Only for skiers, via the Becoin chairlift in Plagne Centre.

To get to the La Roche finish line

For skiers via the Cornegidouille lift.
For pedestrians, it is available via the La Roche chairlift downhill or by shuttle bus from Plagne Aime 2000 or Plagne Centre.

Join the Salomon “Fun Zone”

Skiers can access it via the Becoin chairlift at Plagne Centre and the Blue Piste Pavane or via the La Roche chairlift.
This is for pedestrians via Plagne Aime 2000 (100m by foot) or via the arrival of the La Roche chairlift (free for non-skiers on the way up).

If you're driving up to La Plagne for the Super Slalom, just be aware that La Roche car parks are reserved for the organization and for runners as a priority.

Spectators are requested to park at Plagne Centre and Plagne Aime 2000. You can find more information on La Plagne Parking here.

How to Party at the Super Slalom

The success of the race relies very much on the supporters; after all, it is 4 km on skis! So, definitely head to a section of the course to cheer on the slalom skiers.

Friday March 31st: L’apéro du Super Slalom

17h: La Roche opening + bar
19h: Casse-Croute
19h – 21h: Concert «The Do Beat Show» 21h – 23h: DJ Set «Harry Cover»

Saturday, April 1st: Race day!

Top of the Becoin chairlift

09h: Racecourse opening

09h – 14h : Racers meeting point, plus warm-up areas.

The Fun Zone at Aime 2000

09h – 14h: Hosts and commentators, hype men, bar and snack food

09h – 14h: Racers on the course!

09h45 – 11h30: “champions” or competitive racers

La Roche finish line

09h: village activities including:
Salomon ski-test / Zoé Rodéo / Photobooth / food & drinks)

13h30 – 14h: Course closing for 2023

14h30 – 15h30 & 16h15-18h: Music with «KTR6»

15h30 – 16h15: Prize giving Ceremony

If you want to join the evening festivities as well, then there is the after party at Luna Bar, in Plagne Centre, from 21h – 02h on Saturday. Download a copy of the Super Slalom La Plagne program.

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And That's La Plagne @ the Super Slalom

The Super Slalom is a lot of fun. I really enjoyed watching some of the racers taking off from the start and then cruising down to watch others cross the finish line. My kids also got caught up in the energy of the event and had a great time.

TOP TIPS:

Take food/snacks for the kids
Even if you're not skiing, still wear all your ski gear. It does get cold standing around.
If you want to dress up, take face paints or any noise makers – do it! The atmosphere is super fun, and you want to be part of it!