- Dates: February 12 - 15, 2027
- Location: Saint-Claude, France
- Classic marathon: 25 km / 50 km
- Freestyle marathon: 25 km / 50 km / 70 km
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La Transjurassienne is a ski marathon with heart, involving people from surrounding villages—young and old alike. When locals are not busy organizing the event, they are cheering along the course!
There is even talk of the “Transju spirit”—the excitement and enthusiasm that spectators share with participants along the entire route.
About the Ski Marathon
La Transju Nordic is the largest ski event in France, bringing together ski enthusiasts from all over the world. It is a large-scale community-driven sporting event supported by both local residents and businesses. What makes the marathon special is the stunning scenery of the Jura Mountains, offering both beautiful views and exciting terrain.
The first Transjurassienne ski marathon took place in 1980, with a freestyle distance of 76 km. Today, the distance is 6 km shorter, but it still remains the longest freestyle race in the Worldloppet series.
The races are held in both classic and freestyle techniques:
Saturday, February 13: Classic races (25 km and 50 km)
Sunday, February 14: Freestyle races (25 km, 50 km, and 70 km)
La Transju Nordic is part of a larger event series, which also includes:
La Transju Trail (trail running in June, 5–80 km distances)
La Transju Cyclo (road cycling in autumn, 65–255 km distances)
The region is also known for its fruit farms, as well as cheese and wine production—so there’s plenty of great local food to enjoy!
In the sports world, the area has also hosted stages of the Tour de France, most recently in 2022. It’s also common to see both former and current top French cross-country skiers at the start line—come and challenge yourself alongside them!
** The photos used are the marathon organizer’s visual materials and publicly available photos.
About the Course
All races start in Lamoura and finish in Les Rousses. The course is the same for both classic and freestyle days.
The route winds up and down, featuring both challenging climbs and enjoyable descents. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Jura region and pass through small towns where locals passionately cheer for participants.Find out more ablut the course HERE.
All races count toward the Worldloppet series and can be recorded in your Worldloppet ski passport—your opportunity to stay motivated for years and collect international marathon experiences.
Accomodation
We stay at Hotel Jura Le Panoramic in double or twin rooms. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Saint-Claude, and the restaurant offers stunning views of snow-covered mountain peaks and the town. It is located about 30 km from the finish and 15 km from the start.
All breakfasts and three dinners are served at the hotel restaurant and are included in the package price. The hotel also has a dedicated ski storage room.
A true community event
A grand ski celebration that brings locals out to participate or cheer along the course.
Jura nature
Beautiful trails in protected natural surroundings—leaving the marked tracks is not allowed.
Something for everyone
A variety of distances to suit all skiers. You can even participate on both days if you wish!
BONUS: Participate in two ski marathons
You have the opportunity to participate in two consecutive weekend ski marathons – the König Ludwig Lauf and the La Transjurassienne.
We will travel from Germany to France by car. The route and activities in between will be selected based on weather and snow conditions. The plan includes skiing as well as visiting interesting landmarks along the route and in the surrounding areas.
The exact itinerary, accommodation, and activity plan will be finalized before the start of the trip, depending on local conditions. We have several different options and routes to choose from.
We will send you a separate price offer for the period between the two marathons. If you are interested in joining our marathon trip that connects the two weekends, please write to juri@sporttravel.ee.
Flight tickets
You can choose between two trip packages. A package that includes flight tickets if you are departing from Tallinn, Estonia, or a package without flight tickets if you are traveling from another country.
If you choose the second option, please arrange your own flights to and from Geneva airport, Switzerland, as this will be our meeting point. Specific meeting times will be shared with registered participants.
Package with flights
The start and the end of the trip in Tallinn airport, Estonia.
- Flight tickets from and to Tallinn, Estonia
- Ski gear transportation (1 pair, depending on chosen distance)
- Entry to one selected race distance
- Local transportation
- Accommodation in twin room for 3 nights
- Half board (breakfasts and 3 dinners) at the hotel restaurant
- Travel organization service and a supportive group leader
The package price is 1235 EUR.
If you register after October 11, 2026 (incl.), the price of the package is 1295 EUR. If you don’t want to participate in any marathon distances, the package is priced at 1125 EUR.
Package without flights
The start and the end of the trip in Geneva airport, Switzerland.
- Ski gear transportation (1 pair, depending on chosen distance)
- Entry to one selected race distance
- Local transportation
- Accommodation in twin room for 3 nights
- Half board (breakfasts and 3 dinners) at the hotel restaurant
- Travel organization service and a supportive group leader
The package price is 860 EUR.
If you register after October 11, 2026 (incl.), the price of the package is 920 EUR. If you don’t want to participate in any marathon distances, the package is priced at 760 EUR.
If you desire to participate in more than one distance, you can add extra to your package in registration form.
Flexible payment options: after registration, we will send you the booking invoice (€350 per person). Payment of this invoice confirms your spot in the group. You can choose how to pay the remaining balance of the package on the registration form: you can pay the full amount of the remaining cost 75 days before the trip or in two installments. In the two-installment option, 50% of the cost is due 75 days before the trip, and the remaining amount is due 40 days before the trip.
Group leader Jüri Marcinkevicz
Jüri is an active sport enthusiast whose experience includes over 150 international marathons in various sports (skiing, running, mountain biking, road cycling, and more). He is not driven by achievements, but by the experience of pushing his limits and the opportunity to discover different countries through active movement. He definitely has a lot of tips and useful recommendations to share.