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Calendar of events 2010

Winter Sessions
December 2009
29 - 30
The FIS nocturnal Men’s slalom event
From 6pm at Les Planards. A nocturnal slalom race where the French ski team will go up against the elite from the rest of the world. Free entry
January 2010
3
The Telemark International Open in Les Houches
On the Verte piste in Les Houches: giant, cross-country & jumping over 900m of vertical drop. An international sporting event with adult & children’s races.
9
Ski Jumping
French national championship on the Grépon ski jump.
10
Ski Jumping
French national competition. Combined Nordic
10 - 16
The Russian New Year in Les Houches
Children’s skiing Grand Prix in Les Houches vs. it’s twin town of Krasnaya Polyana in Russia. Throughout the week there will be music, spectacles, films and animation to celebrate the Russian New Year.
17
Cross country ski cup
The Excel challenge. 3 distances : 5km / 7.5km/ 10km on the Cross Country ski area.
23
The 15th edition of the Derby des Posettes
This race by teams of two skiers over the age of 16, leaves from the Aiguillette des Posettes (Balme ski domain) and arrives in the heart of the hamlet of Vallorcine. Around 120 teams will take part.
29 - 31
Freeride World Tour
The 2010 tour, season 3, will attract the best international riders, skiers and snowboarders in 4 of the world’s best ski resorts, including Chamonix which is a new addition to the international tour. Who will take over from local boy Aurelien Ducroz, the 2009 champion?
30 - 6 Feb
Junior Skiing World Championships
The competition will be over seven days and include a downhill, slalom, giant slalom and Super G event for both men and women. More than 350 participants are expected, representing almost 43 nations.
February
16
Up The Verte Race – Les Houches
Starting at 7pm, the hike up this famous ski run is a nocturnal event on skis. As the name suggests, some 200 participants make their way up the 834 meters of the Verte….for some in as little as 35 minutes!
24
Kids Contest in Les Houches
The Kids contest is a sporting and educational rendezvous for 7-14 year olds. It regroups the three disciplines of Big Air, Boarder Cross (ski or snow) and Freeride.
April
15 - 17
Winter sessions Festival
European winter sports and music lovers should expect to have their pulses racing. The ultimate festival for discerning adventure seekers seamlessly combines freestyle ski and snowboard competitions, stand up comedy, movies screenings, street art installations and jaw dropping, bass line jumping concerts.
May
13
The 20th Science Festival
Meetings, debates, animations, workshops, experi-ments, science films, spectacles, discovery outings…



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