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The Cross Country Climb

Up to Bielerhöhe
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A great experience

Hill climb from Galtür to Bielerhöhe

the major discipline

Saturday, 28 March 2026

The Cross Country Climb leads through the picturesque winter landscape of the Vermunt Valley and is one of the sporting highlights in the cross-country skiing calendar. The starting point is Galtür, and the finish line is on the majestic Silvretta-Bielerhöhe – a panorama that will inspire you.

Participants can choose between two challenging distances depending on their fitness level, motivation and ambition: the LIGHT route and the more demanding HARD route. Depending on the route, between 300 and 900 metres of altitude difference must be overcome – ideal for proving your endurance and performance.

Whether you are an ambitious amateur or an experienced competitor, the cross-country skiing competition in Galtür is open to everyone who loves cross-country skiing. At the same time, the race is part of the renowned Austria Cup and thus also offers competitive sport at the highest level – embedded in a breathtaking natural setting.

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5 good reasons

why you should participate in cross country climb:
  1. The highlight of the cross-country skiing calendar: spectacular uphill race from Galtür to Bielerhöhe.
  2. Two routes to choose from: LIGHT or HARD – choose according to your fitness level and ambition.
  3. Elevation gain guaranteed: between 300 and 900 metres – the ultimate endurance challenge.
  4. Open race for everyone: for hobby athletes, amateurs and racers with an ÖSV code.
  5. Part of the Austria Cup: official competition with top rankings and strong competition.

All information about the Cross Country Climb

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Start / finish Galtür Winkl (next to Intersport Wolfart)
Length, height

HARD: 38,9 km | 872 metres in altitude
LIGHT: 16,1 km | 312 metres in altitude

Race format/discipline skating – free technique
Route profile LIGHT
HARD
Ratings
  • Public race (open to all)
  • FIS race with FIS points
  • ‘Austrian Championship Long Distance’ as a race within the race (own classification)
  • The race is part of the Austria Cup
Refreshments
  • in the start/finish area
  • refreshment stations:
    • Baggerloch: 1,772 m
    • Bielerhöhe: 2,057 m
  • 1 food voucher per participant
Time limits
  • HARD: #1 at Weiberhimmel: 8:00 am
  • HARD: #2 at the Baggerloch: 9:40 am
  • HARD & LIGHT: #3 bend 34 Silvretta High Alpine Road: 10:10 am

All routes and starting times may be changed by the organiser at short notice.

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