Southern Tyrol – A Cross-Country Skier’s Paradise
Gliding across the dry powder in a snow-blanketed winter landscape. Harmonious movements, buttressed with regular strokes of the sky-sticks and well-measured, steady breathing. Cross-country skiing is not only one of the healthiest, but also one of the funniest ways of enjoying winter in Southern Tyrol . Heart and blood-circulation are exercised and many sets of muscles are put to use more than in the practice of most other winter sports. Whether classical or skating, professional or casual hobby sportsman, it makes no difference. Southern Tyrol offers perfect conditions for cross-country skiers. Famous competition venues such as Antholz, Toblach or Ridnaun, but also romantic valleys and scenic cross-country runs. The place to be.
Cross-Country Ski Competitions
- Puster Valley Ski Marathon: This classic among Cross-Country Folk Race has been held for 30 years and runs for 40km through the High Puster Valley between Toblach and Sexten. The date is 15th January 2006.
- Gsieser Valley Run: The Folk Race goes right across the valley with a length of 42 and 28 km. The date is 17th to 19th February 2006.
- Gsieser Dumpling Marathon: Things aren’t taken quite so seriously in the Gsieser Dumpling Marathon in the middle of January, in which hefty Southern Tyrolean fare is served along the cross-country run.
