2026 Engadin La Diagonela

The 2026 Engadin La Diagonela takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting in Pontresina and finishing in the historic village center of Zuoz, Switzerland. Set in the heart of the Engadin Valley, this 55-kilometer classic technique cross-country skiing event traverses one of the world's most scenic alpine regions. Participants can expect to ski across the Samedan golf course, traverse the famed "Traumloipe" (Dream Trail) in Celerina, and, weather permitting, cross the frozen Lake St. Moritz. For mid-January in Pontresina, participants should anticipate typical winter conditions with temperatures often below freezing, providing optimal snow cover for the course.

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.