La Venosta Criterium, the third event in Ski Classics Season XIV, takes place this weekend in the Venosta Valley, northern Italy, and the western part of South Tyrol. 

On Saturday, December 17, the Ski Classics Pro Tour continues with the third event in Season XIV, La Venosta Criterium, a 36km long-distance race in Val Venosta, Italy.

La Venosta Criterium

The event is a mass-start race with several laps and classic technique. This spectacular race challenges the Pro Tour skiers to the maximum on a demanding course at high altitude in the charming Vallelunga Valley. 

The course starts in Melago, where the skiers circle in loops around the highest point at 1900 meters above sea level – Melago Alm, where the race also finishes. 

Melago holds a Sprint checkpoint at 6km and two Climb checkpoints at 20km and 28km, where points can be collected for the Sprint and Climb Competitions, respectively. 

La Venosta Criterium – Course Map and Profile

La Venosta Criterium– Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 3

• Date: December 17, 2022
• Distance: 36km Classic Technique
• Place: Val Venosta, Italy
• Start Time: Women 8:15 CET/Men 10:30 CET
• Number of SC Sprints: 1
  • Sprint 1: 6km 
• Number of SC Climbs: 2
  • Climb 1: 20km
  • Climb 2: 28km

La Venosta Open – Ski Classics Challengers 

La Venosta offers La Venosta Open, a 34-kilometer-long classic race, part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit. 

The event will take place Saturday afternoon, starting in Melago, and finishing in Melago Alm, and it’s open for professional and recreational skiers as well. 

La Venosta Open

• Date: December 17, 2022
• Distance: 34km Classic Technique
• Place: Val Venosta, Italy
• Start Time: 13:00 CET 

Fascinating Valley In The South Tyrol 

Situated close to the borders of Switzerland and Austria, the valley has always offered cross-country skiing tracks and good snow conditions already in early December, giving the Pro Teams an excellent opportunity to get some early season race on snow.

La Venosta is a hidden jewel and offers breathtaking sceneries and South Tyrolian nature at its best. The atmosphere in the area is captive, and before the holiday break, skiers and visitors can check out the surrounding idyllic small towns and local seasonal markets as the event takes place. La Venosta is a perfect place to let the Christmas spirit soak in.  

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, 30km
• Event 6: January 21, 2023 – Engadin La Diagonela, Engadin Valley, Switzerland, 55km 
• 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 info about the Ski Classics Pro Tour you can find at skiclassics.com.

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