La halle de glace Olympique, Olympic sports complex in Albertville, France
La Halle de Glace Olympique is a large ice sports complex in Albertville with seating for around 9,000 spectators. The building contains a specialized ice surface and modern facilities designed to support various winter sports competitions and activities.
The venue was built in 1991 and gained international attention in 1992 when it hosted figure skating and short track speed skating at the Winter Olympics. This event marked a turning point for the region and established the town as a destination for major winter sports competitions.
The venue operates as a hub for ice hockey, figure skating, and winter sports, representing the region's deep connection to these disciplines. You can watch athletes train and compete here, seeing how the facility draws people from surrounding areas who share these sporting passions.
The ice surface sits on multiple layers of foundation, insulation, and special materials built to maintain stability. The temperature of the ice is carefully controlled between minus 4 and minus 7 degrees Celsius to ensure safe and consistent conditions for all winter sports.
The structure is supported by ten large internal columns that enabled an innovative design concept when it was built. These pillars allow for spacious open areas inside without the need for numerous interior walls or barriers.
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