Marcia Gran Paradiso Celebrates Its 40th Edition This Sunday In Italy

by Leandro Lutz • 01.02.2023
Marcia Gran Paradiso is a long-distance skiing event, which takes place every year in Cogne, Italy, and joined the Ski Classics Challengers circuit for its 40th edition on February 5.

Marcia Gran Paradiso is a long-distance skiing event, which takes place every year in Cogne, Italy, and joined the Ski Classics Challengers circuit for its 40th edition on February 5.

Marcia Gran Paradiso, the Ski Classics Challengers event in Cogne, Aosta Valley, Italy, is a 40-kilometer-long race in classic technique and takes place next Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Since 1975, thanks to the insight of 10 locals who gave the opportunity to recreational and professional skiers to enjoy the incredible ski tracks of Aosta Valley. The race starts at the famous Sant’Orso meadows near the village. It goes through stunning landscapes, from sweeping views of the valley and mountains to the narrow passages through the woodland at the bottom of Grand Paradiso Massif, which gives its name to the oldest Italian National Park. 

Marcia Gran Paradiso takes place over two days and offers two competitions: the Classic, of 40km, part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit, and a shorter version with a course of 25km. A race dedicated to young skiers is also offered, the so-called Minimarcia. 

Photo Credits: Marcia Gran Paradiso 


Cogne is known as the “Pearl of the Alps,” particularly appreciated for developing quality tourism and safeguarding its natural heritage. Cogne offers an extensive network of trails to walk on every season in the heart of the Gran Paradiso National Park, also known for ice climbing, thanks to its more than 150 icefalls. 

With 80km of cross-country skiing trails, Cogne is one of Aosta Valley’s most famous Nordic skiing resorts. According to the Local Organizing Committee, “we hope this partnership with Ski Classics Challengers can be a good chance to promote and develop Marcia Gran Paradiso and make our valley known to new ski enthusiasts.”

Photo Credits: Marcia Gran Paradiso


Marcia Gran Paradiso – Ski Classics Challengers

Course Map


Course Profile


As Marcia Gran Paradiso is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could 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.

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