Mont Lachaux piste ready for the first training sessions

After the European Cup races, it's time for the women's World Cup competitions this week in Crans-Montana. The first training session is set for Wednesday morning at 10.30 on the Mont Lachaux piste.

Since the end of the continental competitions, the organisers and the FIS have been working around the clock on the track in the Haut-Plateau resort to ensure that the snow surface is perfect for the world's top female skiers. Which is quite a challenge, given the high temperatures in Valais.

However the organising committee is resolutely confident, as the piste has already been excellently prepared in advance. Jean-Philippe Vulliet, race director, explains the procedures used to keep the piste in perfect condition.

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