The Visma Ski Classics Challengers event Les Belles Combes is a 42km long-distance race in classic technique and takes place this Sunday, January 23, in Les Moussières, France.

Situated in the middle of the Haut Jura Nature Parc, the course takes place in the magical ‘Haute Combes,’ offering tracks through beautiful landscapes, only one hour drive from Geneva, Switzerland, and 1.5 hours from France’s cities Lyon, Annecy, and Besançon.

The event has over 35 years of tradition. With exceptional snow conditions in the area and perfectly groomed tracks, the Organizing Committee is ready to welcome recreational and Pro skiers alike.

“Despite health restrictions, all factors are met to have a great race: good weather and snow conditions, motivated volunteers, and great athletes of all levels,” says Kirsten De Stryker, Les Belles Combes Manager and Event Coordinator.

Les Belles Combes also offers freestyle techniques of 11 and 30km, an untimed event of 11km on Saturday, and classic technique distances of 11 and 21km on Sunday.

Les Belles Combes – Facts

• Location: Les Moussières, France
• Date: Sunday, January 23
• Start Time: Women & Men 10:00 CET
• Distance: 42km Classic Technique
• Website: Les Belles Combes

Les Belles Combes program, start lists, live results, and final standings can be followed here when available. 

On Sunday, participants of the 42km classic event collect points for their SC Ranking, as seen on MyPages.

A full list of Visma Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for the season 2021/22 can be found here.