Tour de Ski – Seven stages to Alpe Cermis

The Tour de Ski challenges cross-country skiers over seven stages until the final day of the Tour decides on the overall victory.

The Tour de Ski of cross-country skiers is being held for the 17th time. From December 31, 2022 to January 8, 2023, it will take you through stations in Switzerland, Germany and Italy. We are looking for the best all-rounder and the best all-rounder. Because the races are held both in free and in the classic style. In addition, stamina is required on the seven stages. Whoever has the most grains decides on the final ascent to Alpe Cermis.

In seven stages to Alpe Cermis

The long journey to Val di Fiemme starts on New Year’s Eve with the men’s and women’s free sprint in Val Müstair, Switzerland. However, there is no big celebration afterwards, because on New Year’s Day the pursuit is on the program as a classic-style competition.

The journey then continues to Oberallgäu in Oberstdorf. On January 3rd, the athletes have to compete there over ten kilometers in classic style and on January 4th the pursuer over the 20-kilometer distance in free style.

Finally, the entourage stops in Val di Fiemme, Italy. The classic-style sprint opens the final competitions on January 6th. The mass start over the 20 kilometers will also be run in the classic way on January 7th, before the last race in the free technique takes place on January 8th. The almost legendary ascent to the Alpe Cermis awaits there on the final stage and demands the last remaining reserves of the cross-country skiers on the way to the finish.

The winners of the past Tour de Ski

The Russian Natalia Nepryaeva secured the overall victory of the 2021/22 tour. Katharina Hennig finished ninth as the best DSV athlete. Katherine Sauerbrey also made it into the top 20 in 19th place.

The overall winner for the men was Johannes Hosflot Klaebo from Norway. The best German was Friedrich Moch in 14th place. Jonas Baumann was 18th, Janosch Brugger 19th and Lucas Bögl 20th.