This weekend, the Ski Classics Pro Tour goes to Switzerland for the fifth event of Season XVI. Due to limited snowfall in recent weeks, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has announced course changes for Engadin La Diagonela.

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the spotlight falls on the Engadin La Diagonela, a demanding long-distance skiing race in the breathtaking Engadin Valley. Renowned as Switzerland’s premier classic technique competition, this event marks the fifth Pro Tour event of Season XVI.

Due to a shortage of snowfall in recent weeks, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has shortened the race from 55km to 43km. The course starts in Pontresina – via Samedan, Celerina, Traumloipe Pontresina, Bienenhaus in Val Roseg, Pontresina, then continues the usual course via S-chanf to Zuoz.

New Course Map & Profile

Engadin La Diagonela – Ski Classics Pro Tour

Engadin La Diagonela has been an important part of the Ski Classics Pro Tour since its inception in Season IV, and organizers proudly emphasize three key elements that set Engadin La Diagonela apart: stunning landscapes, high altitude exceeding 1.800 meters above sea level, and an unparalleled atmosphere. 

Engadin La Diagonela – Facts

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Place: Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland
• Distance: 43km
• Start Times: 9:55 CET M / 10:00 CET W
• Elevation Gain: 407m
• Last Edition Winners: Magni Smedås (2:41:31.1) and Kasper Stadaas (2:18:57.7)
• Registration: Engadin La Diagonela
• SC Play: Engadin La Diagonela

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

La Saireda Roseg & La Sfida – Ski Classics Challengers

The Ski Classics Challengers events La Saireda Roseg, a night individual start race in classic technique, taking place on Thursday, January 16, and La Sfida, the race in freestyle technique of Engadin La Diagonela, on Sunday, January 19, 2025, will also see some changes.

For La Saireda Roseg, the event will have a mass start instead of an individual start. The course will follow Via Celerina and the Traumloipe in Celerina to Pontresina, with an adjusted distance of 11.5km.

For La Sfida, the finish line is now in Pontresina instead of Silvaplana. The route follows Zuoz, La Punt, Samedan Golf Course, Celerina, Traumloipe, railway underpass, and finishes in Pontresina. The LOC managed to add a few kilometers along the way, minimizing the distance lost. The total distance is now 24km.  

Engadin Valley

Visitors to the region will discover an extensive network of groomed tracks stretching over 220 kilometers, transforming the valley into an idyllic retreat for pre- and post-events. Furthermore, the Engadin Valley’s enchanting glamor is amplified by its stunning glaciers, showcasing nature’s remarkable splendor.

The Engadin Valley, renowned for its majestic panoramas, sun-soaked days, and picturesque towns, displays a unique ambiance that captures the region’s essence. There, an immersive journey connects the past and present, allowing visitors to celebrate the pure beauty of Switzerland’s breathtaking natural wonders.

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI (2024/2025)

Season XVI of the Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 14 events across 10 event weekends in 6 countries. It started in Bad Gastein, Austria, on December 13, 2024, with the Pro Team Presentation and ends in Finnsnes, Norway, with the Ski Classics Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja on March 30, 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, 11km
• Event 5: Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 43km
• 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

More information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour can be found at skiclassics.com

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