As the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics wrap up this week, all eyes are turning to the French Alps—the next host of the Winter Games in 2030. Organizing committee president Edgar Grospiron, a former Olympic moguls skiing champion, spilled the tea ☕ to CGTN about why this mountain range will deliver an epic global event.
Why the French Alps?
Grospiron highlighted two major flexes 💪:
The region’s iconic peaks (hello, Mont Blanc!)
Lessons learned from the Paris 2024 Summer Games
The 2030 event will span from Nice’s sunny Mediterranean coast 🏖️ to frosty Alpine ski resorts, showcasing France’s geographic diversity. Think of it as a ‘choose your own adventure’ Olympics 🗺️.
Sustainability Goals on Ice ❄️
No need to build everything from scratch! The committee plans to reuse venues from the 1992 Albertville Winter Games. "Sustainability and budget are our top priorities," Grospiron said, proving eco-friendly events can still slay 🔥.
Flag Handover Alert 🚩
Mark your calendars 📅: The French Alps’ official ‘we’re next!’ moment will happen during Milano Cortina’s closing ceremony on February 22, 2026. A second celebration in Albertville the next day will welcome the Olympic flag back to France 🇫🇷.
With four years to prep, Grospiron’s team is ready to turn up the Alpine charm. Let the countdown begin! ⏳
