The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently concluded a three-day visit to Lyon, France, to assess the planned venues for the ice events of the 2030 Alpine Winter Games. The visit, held from Monday to Wednesday, aimed to confirm the locations for hosting various ice sports in the city and its surrounding area. The IOC’s Coordination Commission for the 2030 French Alpine Games met in Lyon on September 16 and expressed confidence in the progress being made toward organizing the event. Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, president of the IOC Coordination Commission, shared his positive impressions during a press conference, stating that the commission was “very reassured by the progress made” and “enthusiastic about the ambition of the project.” He noted that the groundwork for the 2030 Alpine Games is “solid and well rooted,” with “real progress on all aspects of the project” observed during the visit. This includes the planning of venues, event schedules, and infrastructure. The commission confirmed the distribution of ice sports across various locations in Lyon and its surrounding areas. Alpine skiing events will take place in Courchevel and Val d'Isère, while ice hockey matches will be held at the Arena de Décines-Charpieu and Halle Tony Garnier. The Eurexpo Exhibition Park will host curling, figure skating, and short track speed skating, along with the Main Media Centre. Additionally, the construction of the Olympic village, already underway in Oullins-Pierre-Bénite, has been confirmed as the housing site for athletes. The IOC highlighted the progress made since the last commission meeting in December 2025, including the launch of the Games' emblem, the definition of the event's vision, and the confirmation of the sports program. The 2030 Alpine Games will be the first Winter Olympics to feature strict gender parity, with equal numbers of male and female athletes. Looking ahead, the commission has outlined a roadmap for the next two years, including a series of regional meetings, the launch of a local engagement initiative, and the planning of opening and closing ceremonies.