France and Switzerland take lead spoils in Saas-Fee
An enthralling UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup was served this weekend in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, by 125 athletes from 20 countries. The 12 medals saw a perfect split between climbers from…
UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Location Information
Saas-Fee: World Cup in the heart of the Alps
The traditional World Cup venue, Saas-Fee can also lay claim to being one of the more unique. Its spectacular ice dome located in the famous Swiss resort offers a host of viewing points to see the world’s best ice climbers in action at the World Cup second round in 2025. The full programme can be seen here.
The 2025 edition marks the 25th anniversary of the hosting of the first UIAA event in Saas-Fee.
Dates: 23-25 January
Jury President – Oana Harabagiu – ROM
Chief International Route Setter – Masoud Zeynali – IRI
LOGISTICS
Competition venue address:
Parkhaus, CH-3906 Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Official Websites:
www.iceclimbingworldcup.ch
www.iceandsound.com
Organizer:
Kurt Arnold / info@iceclimbingworldcup.ch
Event Highlights
Event Results
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