Countdown to the Bad Gastein Weekend – Course is Ready!

by Leandro Lutz • 07.12.2024
Bad Gastein
The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI starts in a week. Everything is ready for the season premiere in Bad Gastein, Austria!

The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI starts in a week. Everything is ready for the season premiere in Bad Gastein, Austria!

The winter season kicks off in Bad Gastein, Austria, on December 13, 2024, with the Pro Team Presentation, followed by the Bad Gastein ITT on Saturday, December 14, and Bad Gastein Criterium on Sunday, December 15. With the snow in place, everything is ready for the season premiere.

The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI is set to captivate ski enthusiasts with its exciting lineup of events. This season, spanning 14 events across 10 event weekends in 6 countries, promises an inspiring showcase of skill, determination, and fierce competition.

Photo: Thomas Zlöbl

The Season XVI starts once again in the picturesque setting of Bad Gastein, Austria, offering a thrilling weekend of action. On Friday, December 13, 2024, the season begins with the Pro Team Presentation. On Saturday, December 14, Pro Team athletes will face the challenge of the Bad Gastein ITT event, followed by the Bad Gastein Criterium on Sunday, December 15, concluding the first segment of the season, just before Christmas and New Year. 

“We got 40cm of fresh snow, and the race track is ready. There should be some more centimeters of snow until Monday. We are happy to provide a perfect track in the beautiful winter scenery in Sportgastein,” says Chief of Competition Thomas Zlöbl.

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Stay tuned for more updates and detailed information about the Pro Tour events at www.skiclassic.com

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI (2024/2025)

  • Event 0: Friday, December 13, 2024 –Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation XVI – Bad Gastein, Austria
  • Event 1: Saturday, December 14, 2024 – Bad Gastein ITT – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
  • Event 2: Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
  • Event 3: Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon – Sexten, Italy, 60km
  • Event 4: Sunday, January 12, 2025 – La Venosta ITT Kapron-Melago – Val Venosta, Italy, 12km
  • Event 5: Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 55km
  • Event 6: Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Marcialonga – Trentino, Italy, 70km
  • Event 7: Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
  • Event 8: Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Grönklitt Criterium 61 – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 61km
  • Event 9: Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Grönklitt ITT – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 12km
  • Event 10: Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
  • Event 11: Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
  • Event 12: Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Marcialonga Bodø – Bodø, Norway, 50km
  • Event 13: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 46km
  • Event 14: Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km

Read More: Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI

For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com.

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