Tremblant World Cup: Gut-Behrami Leads – Canadian Alpine Showdown

Dec 01, 2023

North American Stars Shine in Tremblant: Photo Steve Cloutier steve@photogroup.us

Who is racing, when, and how to watch the women’s December 2nd Tremblant World Cup giant slalom

Prepare for an exhilarating weekend at Tremblant’s Flying Mile race venue. On Saturday, December 2, the Women’s World Cup GS races kick off with high-stakes competition! This event marks the first Women’s World Cup in Tremblant since 1983. Lara Gut-Behrami, the Swiss powerhouse who clinched victory in both GS races this season, is gearing up for her debut on the terrain in Quebec, Canada. With a perfect season total of 200 points, Gut-Behrami emerges as the one to watch, promising a spectacular display of skill and speed.

However, the competition is fierce, and fans are eager to witness formidable contenders like Italy’s Federica Brignone and New Zealand’s Alice Robinson, both chasing Gut-Behrami’s GS point total. Adding to the mix is the hometown star Valerie Grenier, a genuine threat proven by her World Cup victory last season in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, and a current season ranking of seventh. Other elite athletes, including the indomitable Mikaela Shiffrin and Sweden’s Sara Hector, strive for victory. Tremblant is ready to take on the role of the epicenter of alpine excitement.

2023/24 Women’s World Cup GS standings


Mikaela Shiffrin leads with 350 points in the overall standings, revealing her dominance. Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova follows closely behind with 266 points, while Sara Hector holds strong at 224. Notably, Lara Gut-Behrami, currently ranked fourth with 200 points, continues to make her mark. What adds an extra layer of excitement is that the four women, Shiffrin, Vlhova, Hector, and Gut-Behrami, compete in a Tremblant World Cup for the first time.

2023/24 Women’s World Cup overall standings

In 1983, Tremblant solidified its reputation as a world-class ski racing destination by hosting the Women’s World Cup. Despite a mere 17 days of preparation, Tremblant embraced the challenge, highlighting its unwavering commitment to the sport. The event featured Canadian and international athletes competing on the McCulloch and Beauvallon trails for the downhill races while the giant slalom happened on the Flying Mile. This milestone event showcased Tremblant’s agility and dedication to hosting top-tier competitions, leaving a lasting mark on its legacy in ski racing.


Now Alpine Canada and Station Mont Tremblant are completing their final preparations for the FIS Women’s Alpine World Cup on December 2 and 3, 2023. Meeting the FIS requirements, including upgrades to the Flying Mile trail and successful hosting of a Nor-Am Cup race, Tremblant earned its place on the World Cup calendar.

Peter Gerdol, FIS Chief Race Director, expresses confidence in the organizing committee, while Patrice Malo, President of Station Mont Tremblant, emphasizes their commitment. The event marks the return of the women’s World Cup to Tremblant after 40 years, celebrating the region’s considerable ski racing history. The winter season anticipates the Tremblant World Cup as a significant highlight.

World Cup GS winner Valérie Grenier of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team expressed excitement about racing on Canadian snow in front of family and fans.

The event will unite a large audience, inspire the next generation, and showcase Tremblant as a premier destination on the World Cup circuit.

North Americans


The fierce competition at the Tremblant GS races is further intensified by Stifel US Ski Team athlete Paula Moltzan, who currently holds the 8th rank in GS. Top North Americans Mikaela Shiffrin, ranked 4th, and hometown favorite Valerie Grenier, positioned at 7th, will add even more thrill to the event alongside her. The anticipation is soaring as these exceptional North American athletes prepare to conquer Tremblant’s Flying Mile race venue.

North American women who have scored World Cup GS points this season

There are a total of ten North Americans are entered in the December 2nd Tremblant World Cup GS

Sixty-one women representing 18 nations are on the Saturday, December 2nd Tremblant World Cup GS start list.

The women’s first run starts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 8:00 a.m. on the West Coast. The second run will begin at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time and 11:15 am on the West Coast.  

In the USA, the women’s World Cups in Levi will be available for viewing live and as a replay on the Ski & Snowboard Live streaming service.

Ski & snowboard Live

In Canada, sports enthusiasts can watch the World Cup on CBC Sports

First run Start list and race program for Saturday, December 2nd, Tremblant World Cup women’s GS

Click on the start list and program to download

Program for the Saturday, December 2nd, Tremblant World Cup women’s GS

About the Author: Peter Lange

Lange is the current Publisher of Ski Racing Media. However, over 38 seasons, he enjoyed coaching athletes of all ages and abilities. Lange’s experience includes leading Team America and working with National Team athletes from the United States, Norway, Austria, Australia, and Great Britain. He was the US Ski Team Head University Coach for the two seasons the program existed. Lange says, “In the end, the real value of this sport is the relationships you make, they are priceless.”

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