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Fresh snow is promising a great Worldloppet season opener in Argentina

August 1, 2024

Argentina’s most popular cross-country skiing event is going to kick off another season of Worldloppet in two weeks. The 36th Ushuaia Loppet and the 12th Marchablanca, will kick off on August 18 and promise to captivate cross-country skiing enthusiasts in the southernmost part of the planet.

The Club Andino Ushuaia is excited for a new edition of the iconic event on the scenic tracks in Tierra del Fuego. The Tierra Mayor Winter Center, just 20 km from the city of Ushuaia, will be the starting and finishing point. Snow conditions have improved with recent snowfall and the work has begun to lay out the course. Let’s hope the cold weather continues!

A layer of fresh snow, covering the old snow.

The 36th Marchablanca will be 21 kilometers long, while the 12th Ushuaia Loppet will lead over 42 kilometers, both in classical technique with the added incentive of being able to stamp the Worldloppet passport at the End of the World as has been the case in previous years.

The registrations for Ushuaia Loppet 2024 end on August 12. Competitor accreditation will take place at the Paseo del Fuego Shopping Mall on the Thursday and Friday prior to the main event from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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Program 2024

Accreditation on the 2nd level of the Paseo del Fuego Shopping Center, located at 1460 Perito Moreno, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego.

  • Thursday 15/08 from 18.00 to 20.00
  • Friday 16/08 from 18:00  to 20:00

Sunday 18/08

  • 9.10  Transport for skiers departure. From: 700 Maipu Avenue, across from School no.1
  • 9.45 skiers arrival at Centro invernal
  • 10:15  Course closes and warm-up period finishes, skiers enter start area
  • 10:30 Start bell of the 36st Marchablanca 21 Km and 12th Ushuaia Loppet 42 Km
  • 12:30  Start bell of the Marchablanca 7km
  • 11:45  Approximate finish time for race Marchablanca leaders.
  • 13:00 Approximate finish time for race Ushuaia Loppet leaders.
  • The General Award Ceremony of the 42 km, 21 km will be held once the first 3 and the first 3 of each competitive event have been classified.  Skiers are asked to appear on the podium wearing their race bibs.
  • 15:30 Transport to Ushuaia.
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