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Gran Fondo Val Casies - Gsieser Tal Lauf

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The Gsiesertal Lauf is one of the best-known and best-loved ski marathons in the entire Alpine region.

The Gsiesertal Lauf is one of the best-known and best-loved ski marathons in the entire Alpine region. It is the second largest ski marathon in Italy, and is held on the 3rd weekend in February in the Gsies Valley, South Tyrol (Italy). Ever since it was first held back in 1984, this race has never once been cancelled due to weather conditions. In 2021, the event was cancelled for reasons of force majeure (Corona). The event attracts a great deal of international skiers, with a good forty nations at the starting line every year and a great many World and Olympic Champions listed on the roll of honour. The race runs along two routes, one of 30 km and one of 42 km; the classic race is held on Saturday and the skating race on Sunday. The amateur “Just for Fun” group. with none of the stress of rankings and timekeeping, is also extremely popular, and the programme of events also includes the “Gsiesertal-KIDS-run” on Saturday. Program Saturday: 9.30 am start 42/30 km classic technique; 3.30 pm start 31th Gsiesertal KIDS Run. Program Sunday: 9.30 am start 42/30 km free technique.