Méribel Withdraws from 2030 Winter Olympics; Tour de France Returns to Haute-Savoie
Méribel's withdrawal from the 2030 Winter Olympics leads to Val d'Isère's potential hosting, while Haute-Savoie anticipates a Tour de France return in 2026 and 2027.
Key Points
- • Méribel withdraws from hosting 2030 Winter Olympics events.
- • Val d'Isère may host alpine skiing events instead.
- • Haute-Savoie expected to welcome the Tour de France in 2026 and 2027.
- • Tragic death of cyclist Samuele Privitera during Tour du Val d'Aoste.
In a significant update from the sports world, Méribel has officially announced that it will not host any events during the 2030 Winter Olympics, prompting changes in the planning of the Games. The municipality of Les Allues communicated this decision on July 18, 2025, thereby opening the door for Val d'Isère to potentially take over hosting duties for alpine skiing events.
In contrast, Haute-Savoie is preparing for a return to the Tour de France in both 2026 and 2027, following its absence in the 2025 edition. As part of this reinstatement, a time trial at the Plateau de Solaison is currently being assessed, which would mark a welcome comeback for the region in the prestigious cycling race.
Amid these developments, the sports scene was also marred by tragedy as 19-year-old Italian cyclist Samuele Privitera lost his life in a crash during the Tour du Val d'Aoste. In tennis, French athlete Loïs Boisson is gearing up to compete against Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova in the quarter-finals of the WTA 250 event in Hamburg. Additionally, the FCG rugby club has signed a new four-year agreement with Nike for athletic equipment, while the French U20 rugby team prepares to face Argentina for third place in the World Championship, featuring local talents Mathis Baret and Lyam Akrab in the lineup.