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Marcialonga di Fiemme e Fassa

Champions, athletes and amateurs take part in Italy's most famous cross-country ski race, from Moena to Cavalese, along a 70 km route

Since 1971, the last Sunday in January has been synonymous with the Marcialonga di Fassa e Fiemme, a race that has made the two Trentino valleys a world reference point for Nordic skiing. Now in its 52nd edition, the Marcialonga is an unmissable event for athletes and enthusiasts alike, thanks to its spectacular route that winds mostly through the streets of the villages. Both the main 70 km route from Moena to Cavalese and the shortened variant from Moena to Predazzo are to be covered exclusively in classic technique. Most of the 7,500 registered athletes, affectionately called "bisons", come from Scandinavian countries, especially Norway, turning the weekend into a true Nordic skiing festival. All along the course, spectators enthusiastically encourage every competitor, from the first to the last.

The Marcialonga kicks off from the Moena plain at 7.50 a.m. with a spectacular mass start. From there, the cross-country skiers head up the Val di Fassa, following the "Avisio" river backwards as far as Canazei, where they reverse course to return to the other side of the torrent. The descent towards Cavalese is smooth and gradual: first they pass Campitello, then Pera, Pozza and Moena, to then continue towards Predazzo and the Val di Fiemme. The decisive moment comes on the ascent of the Cavalese waterfall, known as the "Mur de la Stria", with gradients approaching 20%. Only the most tenacious will manage to cross the finish line in "Viale Mendini" street, celebrating their feat in one of the most iconic competitions in Nordic skiing. The record to beat is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Programme on Friday, 24 January  2025:

  • at 3 p.m. - Predazzo: Marcialonga Baby, initiative for children up to 6 years old
  • at 4.30 p.m. - Lago di Tesero: Marcialonga Story, vintage ski race with old style equipment on 12 km course CT. Arrival in Predazzo

Programme on Saturday, 25 January 2025:

  • at 1 p.m. - Lago di Tesero: Marcialonga Stars, race reserved to VIPs with snow-rackets in collaboration with the Association for cancer research
  • at 2 p.m. - Lago di Tesero: Minimarcialonga, cross country ski race in classic technique for children (between 6 and 12 years old) on a 3 km course
  • at 3 p.m. - Lago di Tesero: Marcialonga Young for juniors between 14 and 16 years, on 4 km course CT

Programme on Sunday, 26 January 2025:

  • at 8 a.m. - Moena: start of the Marcialonga - Visma Ski Classic
  • at 11 a.m. - Cavalese: arrival of the first competitors and prize giving ceremony

On Sunday morning, the state road no. 48 "delle Dolomiti" will be temporary closed between the Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo and the crossroad to Costalunga Pass in San Giovanni di Fassa (from 7.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m.). The public transport could therefore be subject to delays.



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