The Ski Classics Challengers events, Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach-Cortina Classic and Skating, are taking place this Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Dobbiaco/Toblach, Italy, with course changes.
The Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina became part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit during Season XV, with a double long-distance skiing event in Italy, and is on the Challengers calendar again this year.
According to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the event is confirmed this year. Still, due to limited snow availability, the course for the 49th edition of the event will be shortened to 26km for both classic and skating events, with start and finish at the Nordic Arena in Dobbiaco.
Press Release
“Dear participants,
Due to limited snow availability, the course for the 49th edition of the Dobbiaco Cortina will be modified.
Unfortunately, the weather conditions over the past weeks have not been favorable. However, thanks to the high-quality man-made snow, we can still guarantee a well-prepared circuit on which the races can take place.
Thanks to the great effort and commitment of everyone involved, we are pleased to confirm that both races will go ahead as planned, although with a reduced distance compared to the original program.
We will use all our resources to offer you two race days organized to the highest possible standard. The Dobbiaco Cortina team works like a top-class chef: sometimes you have to adapt and cook with fewer ingredients, but with experience and passion, we will still serve you a dish worthy of the occasion.
The updated course and program are available on our website. Please make sure to check all the information carefully.
A thank-you for your sporting spirit:
The Organizing Committee has decided to offer all participants taking part in this special-format 49th edition a 20% discount on the entry fee for the 50th Dobbiaco Cortina, scheduled for 6–7 February 2027.
Thank you for your trust and for being part of our story.
See you on the snow!”
For more information, please visit: https://www.dobbiacocortina.org/
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Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina
The Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina is one of the most traditional Italian long-distance skiing events held since 1977. To celebrate its 49th edition, the event is again part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, with two races: a 26km classic on Saturday, January 17, and a 26km skating on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Best moments of Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina weekend 2025
Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach-Cortina – Ski Classics Challengers Events
- Dates: January 17 and 18, 2026
- Location: Dobbiaco/Toblach
- Country: Italy
- Distances: 26km Classic and 26km Skating for 2026
- Techniques: Classic and Skating
- Website: Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach-Cortina
- Register: Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach-Cortina
- Facebook: Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach-Cortina
- Instagram: Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach-Cortina
More information about the events can be found HERE – Classic and HERE – Skating.
As the Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina Classic and Skating races are Ski Classics Challengers events, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for the season 2025/2026 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour, or Challengers events, as well as professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to Ski Classics’ results database, MyPages.
MyPages can be connected for free. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.
One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live-updated international ranking that is unique for combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers, in a single list.
Author: Leandro Lutz
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