The Lauberhorn downhill – the mountain of fate

The classic Lauberhorn downhill ski race has been a World Cup fixture since the race circuit started 55 years ago.

The Lauberhorn race was first run in 1930. The historic race is a two-and-a-half-minute plunge down the Lauberhorn mountain in the shadow of the infamous Eiger and the neighbouring Alpine giants the Monch and the Jungfrau. The route has not changed much over the years, snaking its way down via clas... More info