Pustertaler Ski Marathon Package XL

DAY 1: Arrival at Hochpustertal (Dobbiaco)

Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.

DAY 2: Dobbiaco - Sesto (approx. 15 - 45 km)

The perfectly groomed trail leads across meadows, fields and through snow-covered winter forests, starting from the Alta Pusteria via San Candido to the mountaineering village of Sesto. Particularly well trained cross-country skiers can extend the tour by taking a detour across the Austrian border to Sillian, if the snow conditions are good. The return journey is possible by public transport.

DAY 3: Dobbiaco – Valle di Landro/Cortina d’Ampezzo (approx. 10 - 60 km)

Starting from the cross-country skiing center Nordic Arena, where the world‘s best cross-country skiers every year compete for important World Cup points on the challenging circular trails, you can glide on the line of the former Dolomites railway into the Landro Valley. You can decide whether you like to stop for apple strudel and coffee already at the lake of Dobbiaco, continue to the “Three Peaks View” and take a look at the symbol of the Dolomites, or even go on through several tunnels and over an old railway bridge the “Queen the Dolomites”, Cortina d‘Ampezzo. The return trip is possible by public transport.

DAY 4: Circular trail Prato Piazza (one lap approx. 6 km) and snow shoe hiking to the Strudelkopf (Monte Specie)

Today‘s cross-country day is dedicated to the exploration of the well-known high pateau. At the foot of the Croda Rossa and the Picco Vallandro, you can trace your tracks in the snow on the circular trail. There is also the option of taking a snowshoe hike to the Monte Specie. If the air is clear, you can enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the Dolomites of Sesto and Ampezzo from there.

DAY 5: Val Casies (approx. 10 - 40 km)

In the morning, follow the trail to Villabassa and on to Monguelfo and then into the Val Casies. You ski on the wide, sunny valley floor through dreamy winter landscapes and past picturesque farmhouses. Several restaurants along the route invite you to stop for a refreshment. Depending on your motivation, you can go back to Monguelfo and from there across the fields to Villabassa or Dobbiaco. Otherwise it is possible to shorten the stage using public transport.

DAY 6: Preparation for the race

You will explore the race course today and warm up for tomorrow‘s or the day after tomorrow‘s race. The skis can be tested and a professional ski waxing service will take place in the afternoon in Villabassa. The start number distribution will also take place on this day.

DAY 7: Race or rest day

The Pustertaler Ski Marathon is taking place. If you do not take part in the race until tomorrow, you can take a leisurely rest day today or explore the Pustertal valley on cross-country skis. Start number distribution for those who are racing on Sunday and have not yet picked them up the day before. The award ceremony will take place after the races.

DAY 8: Race and departure

If you do the race on the Prato Piazza, you will have the race start on that day. The award ceremony will take place after the races.
Individual departure or possibility of extension.