The 48-kilometer Ski Classics Pro Tour race is the sixth event of Season XIV, takes place in the spectacular Engadin Valley, and is the largest cross-country ski race in classic technique in Switzerland. 

Engadin La Diagonela has been an important part of the Ski Classics Pro Tour since its inception in Season IV. According to the organizers, the event has three main attractions: stunning scenery, high altitude (above 1.800 meters a.s.l), and a unique atmosphere. 

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Engadin Valley – An Extraordinary Place to Ski 

More than 220 kilometers of groomed tracks are in the area, making the valley a perfect place to spend some time before or after the event. Several glaciers in the valley also offer a striking display of nature. 

The Engadin Valley is famous for its grand scenery, sunny days, and beautiful towns that give the area its distinctive look and feel. Engadin truly stands for captivating experiences where the past is as alive as the present, and Swiss nature is simply stunning. 

Engadin La Diagonela

Engadin La Diagonela event is a point-to-point mass-start race and classic technique. The race starts at Pontresina, and for 2023, the route will be shortened from 55km to 48km due to the lack of snow in Stazerwald. The finish is in the historic village center of Zuoz. 

In between, the route leads over the golf course in Samedan, the trail in Celerina back to Pontresina in the Val Roseg, and along Samedan airport via a loop in S-chanf to Zuoz. 

Expect many battles on the altitude as the Pro Tour athletes fight for glory in the Ski Classics’ sixth event of Season XIV.

ENGADIN LA DIAGONELA – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 6

• Date: January 21, 2023
• Location: Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland
• Distance: 48km Classic technique
• Start Time: Women 9:00 CET/Men 8:55 CET 
• Number of SC Sprints: 2
• Sprint 1: Samedan 5km
• Sprint 2: Lej da Gravatscha 25km
• Total Ascent: 504m

Engadin La Diagonela – Course Map & Profile

Engadin La Diagonela program, start lists, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE.

SKI CLASSICS FANTASY

The free-of-charge Fantasy League for Season XIV is up and running. Set up your own Fantasy Pro Team before Engadin La Diagonela and score the most points during the Ski Classics Season XIV. 

How to Play

1. Go to SC Fantasy via https://fantasy.skiclassics.com/
2. Login with your existing Fantasy account or create a new one.
3. Read through “HOW TO PLAY” to ensure you understand all the rules and new features.
4. Go to “Team Selection” and choose/buy up to 10 athletes using your starting balance of 40.000 Fantasy dollars. Check out the start lists before each event to ensure that your athletes are on the start line. 
5. Remember to mark one of your athletes as a Team Captain!
6. Go to “Leagues” and join an existing league or create your own to compete with your friends.
7. Invite your friends and family to join you for free in an exciting battle for the win!
8. Have fun, and may the best ski coach win!!

ALL TV CHANNELS SEASON XIV

Engadin La Diagonela is only one day away, starting on Saturday, January 21. Here is an overview of where you can watch Ski Classics this season:

• SVT – Sweden 
• NRK – Norway 
• Czech TV – Czech Republic 
• TVP – Poland
• WB Discovery – Finland 
• Nent Group – Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, UK 
• beIN Sports – Canada, Turkey, and USA 
• Eurovision (EBU) – News rights
• SC PLAY – all countries (English commentary)

The Season XIV of Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 14 events on 10 event weekends in 6 different countries. 

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XIV (2022/2023)

• Event 1: December 10, 2022 – Bad Gastein PTT, Bad Gastein, Austria, 15km
• Event 2: December 11, 2022 – Bad Gastein Criterium, Bad Gastein, Austria, 35km
• Event 3: December 17, 2022 – La Venosta Criterium, Val Venosta, Italy, 36km 
• Event 4: January 14, 2023 – Pustertaler Ski Marathon, Sexten, Italy, 62km
• Event 5: January 15, 2023 – Prato Piazza Mountain Challenge, Niederdorf, Italy, 32km
• Event 6: January 21, 2023 – Engadin La Diagonela, Engadin Valley, Switzerland, 48km 
• Event 7: January 29, 2023 – Marcialonga, Trentino, Italy, 70km
• Event 8: February 12, 2023 – Jizerská50, Bedrichov, Czech Republic, 50km
• Event 9: February 18, 2023 – Grönklitt Criterium, Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
• Event 10: February 19, 2023 – Grönklitt ITT, Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 15km
• Event 11: March 5, 2023 – Vasaloppet, Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
• Event 12: March 18, 2023 – Birkebeinerrennet, Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
• Event 13: April 1, 2023 – Reistadløpet, Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 40km
• Event 14: April 2, 2023 – Summit 2 Senja, Bardufoss- Finnsnes, Norway, 67km

More information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour you can find at skiclassics.com.

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