Filip Zubcic leads the first round of the Alta Badia giant, Marco Odermatt close behind

On the French side, Léo Anguenot was the best performer with a 9th place (+0''84) and a very clean round despite his bib 24. The skier from La Clusaz can aim for his first Top 10 in the World Cup. For his part, Alexis Pinturault, who started with number 12, is 14th (+1''39) and struggled at the bottom of the track. Nice blow for Diego Orecchioni, bib 32, who will seek his first qualification with a 16th place (+1''55). Thibaut Favrot, bib 19, is 27th (+2”30). Alban Elezi Cannaferina, 38th (+3''11), does not qualify. Flavio Vitale and Guerlain Favre did not finish their round.