World Cup Skiing on 4
Thursday, 31 January 2008

This week World Cup Skiing on 4 comes from the French resort of Val d'Isere, France this weekend on Sunday 3rd February at 7.50 am.

Nick Fellows will be joined by Olympic Champion, Antoine Deneriaz. Antoine retired last November after winning Gold at4.gif the 2006 Turin Games. He will be giving his professional opinion on the racers and the new course at Val d’Isere.

This week the race action is from the Men’s Downhill which is currently lead by Didier Cuche. We will provide an in depth feature on the main athletes who are in the chase for the downhill title. Can Cuche maintain his lead with Bode Miller and Michael Walchhofer snapping at his heals.


Our weekly resort guide features Val d'Isere which is considered to be one of the best French ski resorts. Former racer Patrick Zimmer will provide safety advice from his many years of experience on how to keep safe in the mountains.

We also have a unique opportunity to win a holiday in Val d’Isere. The prize is a skiing holiday for two in March next year. You’ll have half board accommodation, staying in the highly rated Chalet des Neiges and both receive a 6-day ski pass for the whole Val D’Isere/ Tignes ski area. The prize also includes return flights from London Gatwick, transfers to and from the resort, and services of a ski rep for the duration of your stay, courtesy of YSE Ski.

Chemmy Alcott’s regular Fit to Ski series provides advice on the best way to get into shape before heading to the mountains.

For those of you who cannot get enough from the slopes we also have our Alpine Highlights show on Monday, Nordic Show on Tuesday and Snowboard and Freestyle action on Friday.

Tune into World Cup Skiing on 4 this Sunday 3rd February ay 7.50 am for the most in depth World Cup race action on terrestrial TV in the UK.