Italy's most famous cross-country ski marathon, 70 km between Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme. Thousands of skiers from Moena to Cavalese.
The Marcialonga is the best known cross-country ski marathon in Italy. The classic course is 70 km and crosses the villages of Val di Fassa and Val di Fiemme, starting from Moena and finishing in Cavalese.
The 2027 edition, the fifty-fourth, is planned for Sunday 31 January, following the tradition of the last Sunday of the month. The skiers climb the valley up to Canazei and then head back towards Val di Fiemme.
The most awaited moment is the final climb of the Cavalese waterfall, the famous Mur de la Stria, with gradients close to twenty per cent. This is where the crowd gathers to push the competitors towards the finish.
Good to know
- Admission: Watching along the course is free and no ticket is needed. For those racing, entry to the 70 km is paid, with fees that rise depending on the period. Amounts and deadlines to be checked on the official site marcialonga.it.
- For spectators no ticket is needed: you can cheer in all the villages of the Fiemme and Fassa valleys along the course.
- The most scenic passing points are Canazei, Predazzo, Ziano di Fiemme and the Cavalese waterfall, with the final finish in Cavalese.
- Those who want to race must register for the 70 km online or at the organization offices, with a fee that rises as the race approaches.
- To take part you need to be at least eighteen and hold a competitive sports medical certificate or a valid FISI card.
- Entry fees, deadlines and logistical information should be checked on the official site marcialonga.it.
Official website (tickets & info) ↗
Dates, times and prices change every year: always check the official pages before you go.