Dolomitenlauf, Austria January 2023

Race series: Worldloppet

Location: Obertilliach and Lienz in the Austrian Tirol

Dates: Main races - classic technique 21 January, free technique 22 January 2023

Race website: https://www.dolomitensport.at/en/dolomitenlauf-en/general-information-dolomitenlauf-lienz

Travel

From UK:

• Fly to Innsbruck with Easyjet or BA, or take the train - see The Man in Seat 61 rail travel guide.
• Fly to Munich and take the train from there - the journey is longer but fly with Lufthansa and your skis go free of charge if you register them in advance.

In Austria:

• From Innsbruck airport there is an airport shuttle bus service into the main rail station, 1.5 euros from a card only machine just outside the terminal to the left. This takes you to bus station in front of the main rail station from where you can continue by either bus or train.
• Take the Oetztaler 960 bus  as far as Sillian Markplatz - journey time approx 2.5 hours. Change to the Sillian to Obertilliach bus no 965 from the stop directly opposite on the other side of the road.  There is a convenient cafe if you have to wait.

Accommodation

• Obertilliach is our recommended base – there’s good choice from self-catering to hotels - check out the Tourist Office.

• For self-caterers there is a Spar supermarket and a renowned bakery.

• Eating out: Pizzeria Weberstube,  Hotel Gasthof Unterwoger and other hotels.

The Skiing - Obertilliach

• Based at the Cross Country & Biathlon Centre [on the right on the way into the village] where there are changing rooms, a good café and a ski shop. There may be a free shuttle bus to/from the village.

• Ski hire, waxing etc: Sport Auer in the village

• Loipe pass: advance purchase 10 euros/day or 45 euros/week see the website for purchase points.

• You can ski independently or get coaching from Alan Eason at Totally Nordic

The Races

• Saturday 21 January: a free technique 20 or 42 km race in Obertilliach

• Sunday 25 or 60 km classic race scheduled to be held in Lienz if there is enough snow in the valley...generally there isn’t, and the race is normally transferred to Obertilliach.

Race entry can be through the website or done in the race office on the Centre.

Transport to the race centre/start in Lienz can be arranged locally if necessary -see the race website for details.

2023 Club activity

Des Goff is aiming to co-ordinate with any Club skiers who want to race and meet up.  You need to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements. For more details and any questions, please contact Des.