Marathon International De Bessans This Weekend In France

by Leandro Lutz • 03.01.2023
The Ski Classics Challengers event Marathon International de Bessans is a 30km long-distance race in classic technique taking place this Saturday, January 7, in Bessans, France.

The Ski Classics Challengers event Marathon International de Bessans is a 30km long-distance race in classic technique taking place this Saturday, January 7, in Bessans, France.

Marathon International de Bessans is a long-distance skiing event that has occurred every year since 1980. The French event joined the Ski Classics Challengers circuit this season for the upcoming edition on January 7, 2023. 

The event takes place in the beautiful Haute Maurienne Vanoise valley. The tracks are mostly flat in the stunning and large valley, with short but steep climbs. At an altitude of 1750 meters above sea level, Bessans offers a lovely new year opening for classic and skating techniques, as well for professional and recreational skiers. 

The Local Organizing Committee is pleased to be joining the Ski Classics Challengers circuit:

“We are delighted to join the Ski Classics Challengers alongside all the beautiful races that form the circuit. A wonderful Nordic skiing moment on perfect slopes, enjoying magnificent landscapes. Come here to enjoy the snow and slopes of the French Alps and start your Nordic ski season in Bessans on January 7th & 8th, 2023!”

The Marathon International de Bessans will take place on January 7 and 8, 2023. On Saturday, it’s time for the Ski Classics Challengers event, the 30 kilometers long-distance classic mass start race. On the same day, a shorter 15 kilometers classic race is also on the program. 

On Sunday, 23km and 42km races in freestyle technique are on the menu. The organizing committee warmly welcomes all participants.

More information about the event and a link for registrations can be found HERE

Marathon International de Bessans – Ski Classics Challengers Event 

Course Map

Course Profile

As the Marathon International de Bessans is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective gender. 

A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2022/2023 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics, called MyPages.

MyPages can be connected when subscribing to Ski Classics online community proxcskiing.com. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.

One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site, including logging in to SC MyPages, where you can check your SC Ranking. Also, live streaming of Ski Classics events with English commentaries.

When you become part of one of the world’s leading XC ski communities, you will receive many exclusive offers all year round.

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