The ISMF World Cup circuit makes the traditional stop in the Pyrenees. The 3rd stage of the 2025/26 season lands at Comapedrosa, Andorra. Known as one of the classic stages on the World Cup calendar, this year promises something extra: for the first time, the Sprint race is coming to Comapedrosa with a new location, adding a thrilling new dimension to the event.
On 25–26 January, the world’s best ski mountaineers will face a double challenge: the traditional Vertical and the Sprint, both testing speed, precision, and tactical flair. At around 2,300 meters of high-altitude terrain, athletes will also have to contend with the thin mountain air—a variable that could shake up the standings and make every second count.
Participants:
- Vertical Race: 90 athletes (34 women | 56 men) from 20 nations
- Sprint: 108 athletes (42 women | 66 men) from 20 nations
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has ensured excellent spectator access and facilities at Come see the ISMF World Cup, making it easy and welcoming for fans to come out, enjoy the racing and cheer on all the athletes in person throughout the World Cup weekend.
Race track:
VERTICAL RACE
The Vertical race covers 690 vertical meters, starting at Chair Lift Josep Serra 1580m and finishing close to the Xalet IGLOO 2300m. This year, the finish line of the Vertical race is located just 200 meters below and beside the Xalet Igloo, making it extremely convenient for spectators to gather and cheer for the athletes during this exciting race
A demanding and continuous climb, the course emphasizes pure uphill performance and endurance.
SPRINT RACE
The Sprint tra
ck features an elevation difference of +65 m / -65 m, offering a compact but intense test of speed, power, and technical skill.
The course starts with a flat to medium-steep uphill, where a series of diamond-shaped sections are designed to push athletes to full speed. The route includes a particularly steep snow section +10m that demands both power and rhythm, followed by a final steeper uphill where skiers stay on their skis to reach the summit.
From the top, competitors face a fast downhill with no obstacles, ending with skating sections before crossing the finish line.
Schedule Event
Sunday, 25 January 2026 Vertical
- 09:30 – Vertical Race senior women
- Flower Ceremony senior women
- 10:10 – Vertical Race senior men
- Flower Ceremony senior men
- 11:00 – Awards ceremony
Monday, 26 January 2026 Sprint
- 10:00 – Senior training
- 10:50 – Qualifications senior women – every 20’’
- 11:12 – Qualifications senior men – every 20’’
- 11:47 – Start live broadcast
- 11:58 – ¼ Senior Woman
- 12:30 – ¼ Senior Man
- 13:00 – Start live TV
- 13:07 – 1st ½ final Senior Women
- 13:13 – 2nd ½ final Senior Women
- 13:22 – 1st ½ final Senior Men
- 13:28 – 2nd ½ final Senior Men
- 13:37 – Final senior women
- 13:42 – Flower ceremony Senior woman
- 13:52 – Final senior men
- 13:57 – Flower ceremony Senior man
- 14:05 – Close Live TV
- 14:15 – Awards ceremony
Weather Conditions
Sunday 25 January
Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with some clearer intervals, particularly during the morning. Snowfall is expected to be intermittent, becoming more persistent during the second half of the day. Periods of poor visibility are likely. Winds will be variable, shifting to southerly and south-westerly in the afternoon, generally light to moderate. Temperatures will rise slightly, with both minimum and maximum values increasing by a couple of degrees, reaching a maximum of around 2°C at 1,500 m elevation.
Monday 26 January
A gradual improvement in weather conditions is expected overnight into Monday. Snowfall will ease, with increasing clear spells throughout the day. Skies will become variable, with a lower risk of precipitation and rising daytime temperatures. Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach approximately 4 to 4.5°C at 1,500 m elevation. Strong northerly to north-westerly winds are expected during the early hours, with possible gusts of 20 to 24 m/s between 00:00 and 06:00, gradually weakening through the morning.
