On 10-13 of March, 2016, Grandvalira hosts one of the stages of the world Cup “Flying kilometer” (Speed skiing discipline)

speed-skiing-andorraAndorra (Pyrenees), Grandvalira, sector Grau Roig, on 10-13 March 2016 will host one of the stages of the World CupFlying kilometer” (Speed skiing discipline).

The event takes place in Andorra for the fifth time. The best skiers of Ski Federation (Fédération Internationale de Ski, FIS) – men and womenwill compete in a ski race on time.

The event takes place on the “Liberal” tracks (Pista Riberal).

International Ski Federation (FIS; short for Fédération Internationale de Ski) is the world’s highest governing body for international winter sports. Founded in 1924, it is responsible for the Olympic disciplines of Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined, freestyle skiing and snowboarding. The FIS is also responsible for setting the international competition rules. The organization now has a membership of 118 national ski associations and is based in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland.

Look here for details “Andorra – FIS. History of relationship”

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