The break in the schedule was for the 2005 World Championships, held in Bormio, Italy, between 28 January and 13 February 2005.

The women's competition was held in the neighboring skiing area of Santa Caterina.

At the World Cup finals in Lenzerheide only the best racers were allowed to compete and only the best 15 finishers were awarded with points.

At the World Cup finals in Lenzerheide only the best racers were allowed to compete and only the best 15 finishers were awarded with points.

Renate Götschl won her fourth Downhill World Cup.