Location: Zuoz, Engadin valley, Switzerland
Technical Data: 6km, 25 km, 55 km CT and 28 km FT
Facebook: La Diagonela
Website: www.ladiagonela.ch
Engadin La Diagonela is the largest cross-country race in classical technique in Switzerland. The revival of classical cross-country skiing is the main idea of Engadin La Diagonela. The holistic, harmonious, gentle, natural and decelerating movement is trendy and confirms the competence for sports events in the Engadin valley.
Engadin La Diagonela, 55 km (+694m / -740m)
The attractive course leads over wide landscapes, through beautiful forests and also over the famous lake of St. Moritz. The start is in the mountaineering village of Pontresina. The finish in the village centre of Zuoz guarantees a goosebump feeling. The Engadin La Diagonela is also considered an official qualifying race for the Vasaloppet in Sweden.
Engadin La Pachifica, 25 km (+332m / -378m)
The little sister of the Engadin La Diagonela, the Engadin La Pachifica, also starts in Pontresina. Participants run directly to Zuoz and enjoy the finish in the historic village centre of Zuoz. The final climb to the village demands everything from all participants. Engadin La Pachifica is part as a Swiss Loppet race.
Engadin La Cuorta, 6 km (+245m / -192m)
The Engadin La Cuorta cross-country race offers all newcomers an attractive course and an unforgettable classic experience in a familiar and relaxed environment.
Engadin La Sfida, 28 km (+358m / -231m)
La Sfida on Sunday in free technique starts from the Zuoz cross-country skiing center and runs along the Engadin La Diagonela and Engadin Skimarathon route to the finish in Silvaplana-Surlej. Participants can combine their times for the skiathlon classification if they also take part in La Pachifica (25 km classic) on Saturday. Ideal preparation for the Engadin Skimarathon – this time in the opposite direction.
History
First race: 18.01.2014
Highest number of Participants: 1’400
How to get to Zuoz or Pontresina
Zuoz is located 18km from St. Moritz. Pontresina is only 8 km away from St. Moritz. You can both by car/bus from Zurich or Milano or Livigno.
Getting there by train: www.sbb.ch
