3 Zinnen Ski Marathon

The 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon opens the cross-country skiing year in South Tyrol at the beginning of January. It was known as the Val Pusteria Ski Marathon, was subsequently renamed the 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon and is now a fixed part of the renowned Ski Classics Pro Tour. It leads to the most beautiful places in the Upper Val Pusteria, the region where the 3 Zinnen Dolomites Ski Resort also opens its doors in winter. In 2026, the 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Four competitions define the Ski Marathon over three days: On the first day, the 3 Zinnen Mini Ski Marathon takes place in the categories Mouse, Hare, Goat, Horse and Bear. It is aimed at children and teenagers aged between six and 14. After the opening ceremony in San Candido, the three adult races follow. The 60-kilometre Classic starts in the Val Fiscalina and leads to the Nordic Arena Dobbiaco, to the Three Peaks View and to the Cimabanche Pass, ending in Villabassa.

The 30-kilometre Classic turns right before Lake Dobbiaco and heads directly for the finish line in Villabassa. In addition, there is now a third race, the Prato Piazza Mountain Challenge (30 km free technique), in which the athletes tackle a seven-kilometre ascent with an average gradient of 10% up to the Prato Piazza. The plateau lies directly in the heart of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park - the route is part of the legendary Dolomiti Superbike course.