Engadin La Diagonela

Saturday, January 17, 2026

La Diagonela, 55 km, classic technique (+694 m / -740 m)

The attractive 56 km route starts in Pontresina to Celerina. The route then leads back via the Stazerwald and through the natural Val Roseg valley to Pontresina. The finish line, however, has not been reached yet: the route runs along Samedan Airport, passes the typical Engadin village of La Punt-Chamues-ch and continues via S-chanf to Zuoz. The finish line in the village center of Zuoz is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

La Pachifica, 25 km, classic technique (+332 m / -378 m)

The little sister of La Diagonela, La Pachifica, also starts in Pontresina. The participants run directly to Zuoz and enjoy the finish in the historic village center of Zuoz. The final climb into the village demands everything from all participants. La Pachifica is part of the Swiss Loppet.

La Cuorta, 6 km, classic technique (+131 m / -84 m)

The La Cuorta cross-country race offers all newcomers an attractive course and an unforgettable classic experience in a family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The finish is, like the adults, in the historic village center of Zuoz.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

La Sfida, 28 km, free technique (+397 m / -268 m)

In addition to the classic technique races, La Sfida in free technique provides an additional challenge on Sunday. The start is in the cross-country skiing center in Zuoz and the race proceeds largely along the La Diagonela and ski marathon course to the finish in Silvaplana-Surlej.

Further information:

There will be a combined ranking of La Pachifica (25 km classic) and La Sfida (28 km freestyle). Participants who complete both races will automatically have their times added together for the skiathlon ranking.

La Sfida is the ideal preparation for the Engadin Ski Marathon – albeit in the opposite direction.

Free entry for youths: Youths born in 2005 and younger start for free. Register by email to info@ladiagonela.ch with the following information: last name, first name, home address, date of birth, mobile number, email address, club (if applicable), desired running distance, emergency contact (last name, first name, mobile number).