featuring The World Cup from Val d'Isere
The world's top ski-racers gather at this famous resort in the French Alps for the traditional opening meeting of the World Cup season. DAVID VINE reports on the highlights of four days' competition including the Men's Downhill and the Ladies' Downhill - and looks at the form of the likely contenders at the Winter Olympic Games in the United States next February.
TV presentation by FRENCH TV SERVICE Editor JONATHAN MARTIN