What is the official event name and date?

• →Event Name: 2026 Engadin La Diagonela
• →Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

What are the start and finish locations?

• →Start Location: Pontresina, Switzerland
• →Finish Location: Historic village center of Zuoz, Switzerland

What is the total distance of the event?

• →55 kilometers (classic technique only)

What are the different registration pricing tiers?

• →Early Bird: CHF 85 (until April 30, 2025)
• →May 1 – October 31, 2025: CHF 105
• →November 1 – November 30, 2025: CHF 125
• →December 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026: CHF 145
• →On-Site (January 15–18, 2026): CHF 165

What are the key course highlights and route details?

• →Route Flow: Starts in Pontresina, skis across the Samedan golf course, traverses the "Traumloipe" in Celerina, crosses the frozen Lake St. Moritz (weather permitting), returns through Val Roseg, passes Samedan Airport, loops through S-chanf, and finishes in Zuoz.
• →Finish Atmosphere: Described as emotional, historic, and festive, giving "goosebumps" (Hühnerhautgefühl).

What is the event known as in German?

• →"Der Klassiker im Engadin" (The Classic in Engadin).

What is the event setting?

• →Heart of the Engadin Valley, one of the world's most scenic alpine cross-country skiing regions.

What technique is required for the event?

• →Classic technique only.