The competition track The Eclipse is one of the iconic slopes in the Courchevel ski area.
Designed to host the world's biggest events, it has made a name for itself by becoming the venue for the Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in March 2022, followed by the Alpine Skiing World Championships in February 2023.
Carved out of the heart of the forest in the Le Praz sector, L'Éclipse impresses with its demanding, technically challenging route and steep slopes that will put the world's best skiers to the test.
Its name refers to the contrasts in light that skiers encounter throughout the 2-minute descent, alternating between the upper part exposed to the sun and the shaded areas in the forest on the lower part of the route.
Departure altitude : 2 235 m
Arrival altitude : 1 290 m
Difference in altitude : 945 m
Length : 3100 m
Certification : 14186/11/21
Departure altitude : 1 880 m
Arrival altitude : 1 290 m
Difference in altitude : 590 m
Length : 1857 m
Certification : 14187/11/21
LE SAUT DU ZÉNITH
The best downhillers in the world have already passed through four gates by the time they reach this hump.
A first jump, and a plunging view of Mont Blanc before diving into the next wall.
THE SOUND WALL
You get there «full throttle», after picking up speed at the top of the runway.
THE «S» IN AROLLES
A curve more than 200 metres long, which is one of the signature features of this track. With real chicanes that you won't always be able to see the exit!
THE JOCKEYS' JUMP
This bump sends the pro skiers 50 m further and lands you on a steep, shaded section. This is undoubtedly the biggest jump on the Eclipse piste!
THE BLACK HOLE
A most evocative name for a passage where you suddenly plunge into the shadows of the forest.
THE BUX WALL
As the penultimate wall of the race, the most seasoned riders «let their horses loose» here, where the gradient reaches 58% at its maximum.
THE FLY
Above the Olympic ski jumps of the
Praz, this jump propels the champions a little closer to the finish area.
THE WALL OF THE BRAVE
It's the steepest and most spectacular wall on the piste that will capture the attention for the first time and send the athletes into the ultimate schuss to round off this exceptional descent!
From La Croisette : Chenus gondola lift or Plantrey chairlift
From La Tania: La Tania cable car then Bouc Blanc chairlift or Dou des Lanches chairlift
