Etoile d'Or

From March 12 to 14, 2026, Arc 1800 will host the 45th Étoile d’Or, organised by ESF, a must-attend event for young alpine ski enthusiasts.

Open to 9–14 year-olds (U10 to U14 categories) holding at least the Bronze Flèche, this national competition will allow ESF students to compete against each other in a sporty and festive atmosphere.

Over three days, young skiers will compete on the Tétras stadium — accessible via the Vagère chairlift or from the mid-station of Transarc — through:
- giant slalom qualification races,
- followed by giant slalom and parallel slalom finals.

A great programme to experience the thrill of competition!

All races will take place in Arc 1800 on the Tétras stadium or the Golf slope.

The Partners’ Village is located at the top of the Villards gondola, near the bottom of the Tétras stadium.

Thursday, March 12, 2026
8:30 am:
- Giant slalom qualification (2 runs)
- Skiercross for pre-qualified racers

Friday, March 13, 2026
8:30 am:
- Giant slalom finals (2 runs)
- Skiercross for non-qualified racers
End of competitions: Skiercross prize ceremony – Partners’ Village
4:45 pm: ESF parade
5:30 pm: Prize ceremony – Bernard Taillefer Centre

Saturday, March 14, 2026
8:00 am: ESF Cup – Giant slalom (1 run)
8:15 am: Parallel slalom finals
1:00 pm: Prize ceremony – Partners’ Village