- Dates: January 23-26, 2026
- Location: Val di Fassa, Italy
- Marathon: 45 km / 70 km classic
- ESPECIAL: One of the most cheerful Worldloppet marathons!
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The Marcialonga marathon glides through Val di Femme and Val di fassa Valleys, where in 2026 the winter olympics are taking place.
It’s very likely that as a sports enthusiast you have seen the views of the locations on TV – There are many major competitions, in various sports held there. For instance cycling tour Giro d´italia stages and cross country ski MK – stages.
About the marathon
The Marcialonga marathon is considered as one of the most cheerful marathons amongst the Worldloppet series. Majestic Alpine views, with ski trails gliding through villages and the passionate and cheerful locals, is what makes it a unique Italian – style ski party.
The marathon took place for the first time in 1971, when the organizers hoped to get nearly 100 participants at the start. However, to everyone’s surprise, 1,157 skiers crossed the finish line. Under the sign of this popularity, the number of participants has now grown to nearly 8,000.
Both on the trail and along the sidelines / next to the trail, you’ll also encounter local top skiers. For example, one year, Olympic champion and multiple medalist Gabriela Paruzzi handed out sports drinks and encouraging words to everyone.
The Marcialonga ski marathon offers two distance options, 45 km and 70 km in classical technique. Both races are also included in the Worldloppet series, and you can mark them in your Worldloppet ski passport. This gives you the chance to stay active on the ski front for several years and collect visits to various international marathons.
Trail description
The marathon trail glides about 1200 m from above the sea level along side of the Avisio riverbank. With every step you are greeted by UNESCO world- heritage listed Dolomite alps surrounding the valley, italys largest mountain range, with its artistic rck formations.
The main Marcialonga distance, 70 km, runs from the village of Moena to Cavaleze. Marcialonga Light, the 45 km route, starts from the same point, but the finish is in Predazzo. The first 20 km are a gentle uphill, after which there are more descents. The trail features a few steep climbs and curves, but most of it consists of wide, flat sections.
The sweetest ascend, however, comes at the end of the main distance with only 3 km remaining to the finish line. Once this infamous final climb is conquered, you can raise your arms victoriously at the finish line!
“My first trip with Sport Travel. When looking back and thinking in terms of the organisational scale – transportation, accommodation, collecting the marathon materials before the start, moment on – site and everything else, such a service was an extremely positive experience.
I got to put my full focus on the competition to all of my other questions the group leaders were fast and responsive. Everything went smoothly,” shared Mart.
Ski camp with Raul Olle
If you want to stay longer to admire the beauty of the mountains then we encourage you to come, right before the marathon, from the 16th – 23th of January, 150 km away from here, in Austria, Obertilliach there is a ski camp happening under the guidance of the Sparta ski coach and the winner of the 2000 year Vasaloppet Raul Olle.
You can improve your techniques under the experienced coache´s guidance and give your skiing more and new momentum. You can find more info from here.
Accommodation and catering
Accommodation is organised either in the Carni Bucaneve or Millennium family hotel, which are both located next to each other and with a close proximity to the Vigo di Fassa village center. It is about a 10 minute car ride to the starting point of Marcialonga, 35 minutes back from the finish. The marathon trail is located behind the hotel, so you grab your skis and go!
Participants are arranged in double rooms, where most of the rooms are newly renovated, some rooms still under the process of being refreshed. The room arrangement is going to be based on the order of registration.
Breakfasts are served comfortably at the hotel, and for dinner, we will walk together to a family restaurant located 100 meters away.
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 Munich airport, Germany, 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
- Airport transfer
- Ski gear transportation with a minibus
- Transport to the marathon start and finish
- Accommodation in double room for 3 nights
- Half board (breakfasts and dinners)
- Marathon participation fee
- Travel organization service and a supportive group leader
Package price is 1495 EUR.
EARLY bird price: if you register before October 10, 2025 (incl.), the price of the package is 1425 EUR. If you don’t want to participate in any marathon distances, the package is priced at 1295 EUR.
Package without flights
The start and the end of the trip in Munich airport, Germany.
- Airport transfer
- Ski gear transportation with a minibus
- Transport to the marathon start and finish
- Accommodation in double room for 3 nights
- Half board (breakfasts and dinners)
- Marathon participation fee
- Travel organization service and a supportive group leader
Package price is 1145 EUR.
EARLY bird price: if you register before October 10, 2025 (incl.), the price of the package is 1060 EUR. If you don’t want to participate in any marathon distances, the package is priced at 935 EUR.
Flexible payment options: after registration, we will send you the booking invoice (€300 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 40 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 recreational athlete 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. You can be sure that after every Worldloppet marathon, he has his own tips and useful recommendations to share.
