recommended route
Marcialonga track
-
XC skiing on Marcialonga trackPhoto: orlerimages.com , APT Val di Fiemme
Marcialonga, one of the most popular cross-country skiing competitions in the world, invites you to try a part of its exciting track.
The Marcialonga track, a cross-country ski race included in the prestigious Wordloppet circuit, runs along the entire valley floor, flanked by the Avisio stream. As you slide along the track, you can see all the villages of Val di Fiemme which are located on the slopes of Cornon, Pala di Santa and Corno Nero peaks. Halfway through the route, the track crosses the Cross Country Stadium of Lago di Tesero, which has hosted the Nordic Ski World Championships 3 times and which will be one of the "Host Sites" of the MilanoCortina2026 Winter Olympics.
Author’s recommendation
The track has several access points: Molina di Fiemme, Località Cascata (Cavalese Waterfall), the valley station of the Alpe Cermis cable car, Masi di Cavalese, Lago di Tesero, Ziano di Fiemme and Predazzo.
The length of the track depends on the weather and snow conditions, for more details on the stretches click here
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
The length of the track depends on the weather and snow conditions, for more details on the stretches click here
Tips and hints
APT Val di Fiemme - Tel. +39 0462 241111 - info@visitfiemme.it - www.visitfiemme.it
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Skiing on the track of Marcialonga, where champions are born. A day like a Marcialonghista.
Leave your car in the large parking area at Lido, in Molina di Fiemme. Put on some warm clothes and start skiing on the world-famous ski track of Marcialonga. Most of the ski track runs along Avisio, a stream that flows irregularly along Val di Fiemme. Many willows covered by snow are a perfect frame for the stream while you are skiing.
The beauty of the surrounding nature makes you feel good. The stretch between Molina and Predazzo is slightly uphill – approximately 200 mt. of positive height difference. The gradient si constant, but in some places, such as Cascata, Masi di Cavalese, Lago di Tesero, Panchià and Ziano, you will be forced to slow down because of the small uphill stretches. The track is always perfectly groomed and winds amid ancient farmhouses, houses, bridges and groves of spruces.
When you are almost in Lago di Tesero, imagine yourself as one of the many champions that will be skiing in the Ski Stadium “Fabio Canal” at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. In 2026, the cross-country skiing and Nordic combined ompetitions for the Milan-Cortina Olympics will also be held here. When you leave the ski stadium, continue eastwards and, after crossing a long plain that introduces you to climb neanche Panchià, a sunny falsopiano will take you first to Ziano di Fiemme and then to Predazzo. So far you have covered 18 km. If you begin to feel tired, stop, eat a sports bar, turn the tips of your skis and start pushing again, slightly downhill, towards Molina. Anyway, if your legs still want to grind out a few kilometres, continue towards Val di Fassa where, as first destination, you will reach Moena, the Fairy of the Dolomites and starting point of the Marcialonga www.marcialonga.it. The track continues to Canazei with its Dolomite panoramas and enchanting scenery...
Sooner or later, however, turn back! Remember that the car is waiting for you in Molina!
Translated by the students of the 3AL Language High School, Cavalese.
Public transport
The ski buses take you to the various access points of the slope: Molina di Fiemme, valley station of the Alpe Cermis cable car, Masi di Cavalese, Lago di Tesero, Ziano di Fiemme, Predazzo.Directions
The Marcialonga track goes along the SP232 valley road which connects Molina di Fiemme with Predazzo.Parking
Molina di Fiemme - Località Cascata (Waterfall) - Alpe Cermis cablecar station (near the river) - Masi di Cavalese - Lago di Tesero (Cross Country Stadion) - Ziano di Fiemme - Predazzo.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Cross-country ski equipment, sunscreen.
Ski rental at the XC Center in Lago di Tesero.
Weather at the route's trailhead
Statistics
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Questions and answers
Would you like to ask the author a question?
Rating
Help others by being the first to add a review
Photos from others