La Diagonela 2027 Engadin, Switzerland: Cross-Country Race Dates and Tickets

Welcome to the La Diagonela 2027 in Engadin

Engadin La Diagonela 2027 is Switzerland’s largest classic-technique cross-country race and a Ski Classics highlight. The 14th edition runs from 14 to 17 January 2027 in the Upper Engadin, with the main 55 km race on Saturday, 16 January 2027, from Pontresina to the historic village centre of Zuoz. Elite long-distance skiers and recreational athletes share high-altitude trails, open valley scenery and a compact race-weekend atmosphere around 1,800 metres above sea level.

Highlights & Attractions at La Diagonela in Engadin

• 55 km La Diagonela classic race from Pontresina to Zuoz on 16 January 2027
• Shorter classic options: La Pachifica (25 km) and La Cuorta (6 km) on the same Saturday
• Opening race La Saireda on 14 January 2027 into Val Roseg
• La Sfida skate race on 17 January 2027 (official distance listed at about 23 km)
• Finish-line atmosphere in the village square of Zuoz
• Course through Val Roseg, Stazerwald, Celerina, Samedan and past Samedan Airport
• Long-distance classic racing with qualification value for major European ski marathons

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027

Thursday, 14 January 2027 opens the weekend with La Saireda, a shorter classic race into Val Roseg. Saturday, 16 January 2027 is the core day: the planned 55 km La Diagonela, the 25 km La Pachifica and the 6 km La Cuorta, all in classic technique. The long races start at the Pontresina cross-country centre and finish in Zuoz. Sunday, 17 January 2027 adds La Sfida in free technique, starting in Zuoz. Combined Saturday-plus-Sunday entries feed a skiathlon ranking. Exact start waves are published closer to race day; recent editions placed elite Saturday starts around 09:30–10:00. Snow conditions can shorten the advertised 55 km course, as happened in 2026 when the race was cut to 47 km.

Tickets & Admission for La Diagonela Engadin

Registration for La Diagonela, La Pachifica, La Cuorta and La Saireda 2027 is open on the official website; La Sfida registration follows on the same platform. Entry fees are charged in Swiss francs and rise as deadlines pass. Converted at early-September 2026 rates (about 1.06 euro per franc), prices range from roughly 27 euros for the shortest race to about 175 euros for a late 55 km entry. Official early La Diagonela tiers started at CHF 85 (about 90 euros), then CHF 105, 125 and 145, with a higher on-site rate. Combo entries for Saturday plus Sunday are available. Selected youth age groups start free under the organiser’s published rules. Fees typically include bib, timing and public transport in the Upper Engadin on race days. Always confirm current brackets at ladiagonela.ch.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Engadin

• Travel by Rhaetian Railway to Pontresina, Samedan, Celerina or Zuoz; race-day public transport in the Upper Engadin is often included with the entry.
• January in Engadin is cold and high: pack layers, a windproof shell, gloves and sunglasses.
• Book lodging early in Zuoz, Pontresina, Samedan or St. Moritz, as race weekend fills the valley.
• Wax skis in advance and respect altitude: the course stays above 1,650 metres.
• Best spectator spots are Zuoz village centre plus landmarks such as San Gian and Val Roseg.