La Scara is an international Alpine ski race for children started over 40 years ago in Val d’Isere.

Historically, it was an event for the children from Val d’Isere and other local ski clubs, but increasing numbers of entrants resulted in the race organisers reviewing the race format, and registering the race on the international calendar. La Scara is now considered in the ski world as a real “Children’s World Championships,” and is now used as qualification for the selection process at national level.

The race is open to both boys and girls. French children must qualify for the international races, which then take place over the following days. In previous years, the event has attracted up to 1400 competitors; with a split of approximately 1100 French skiers and 300 International skiers from 28 nations.

The level of skiing is incredibly high, and there are certainly some future Winter Olympic candidates in the making.

The races take place between the 4th and 7th April on the ORANGE and LA RAYE pistes.

On 6th April the Val d’Isère Sports Club invites you to join them for the juniors’ international race winners’ ceremony.
– 5.45pm: Grand Nations Parade to music with the Crazy dolls band from Dolomites square to the main street podium.
– 6pm: International Scara race prize giving and the traditional weighing of the winner who carries off his weight in sweets ! Hosted by Christo on the main street podium
– 6.30pm – Participants prize draw with great prizes to be won (Playstation 4, skis , etc) on the main street podium.
Main road closed from 6pm to 8pm
In the event of bad weather, the prize giving will be held at the Conference Centre