Engadin Skimarathon 2027 - cross-country classic past Sils

On Sunday 14 March 2027, the Engadin Skimarathon draws thousands of cross-country skiers 42 kilometres down the valley from Maloja to S-chanf, and the course passes the lakes at Sils within minutes of Hotel Schweizerhof.

The event

The Engadin Skimarathon is one of the great cross-country races in the world and part of the Worldloppet circuit. First run in 1969 and now in its 57th year, it starts at Maloja and skates and strides across the frozen lakes and open valley floor to finish at S-chanf. The mass start above Maloja, thousands of skiers pouring onto the snow at once, is one of the signature sights of the Swiss winter. The route runs the length of the Upper Engadin, taking in Sils, Silvaplana and St. Moritz before the closing kilometres to S-chanf.

Where to watch from Hotel Schweizerhof

The course crosses the Sils basin just outside the village, a few minutes from the hotel, which makes it one of the best free vantage points on the whole route: close to the Maloja start and full of early energy. Guests skiing the marathon have the start at Maloja about ten minutes up the valley by car or bus.

Practical information

Date: Sunday 14 March 2027
Course: 42 km, Maloja to S-chanf, passing Sils
Part of: Engadin Marathon Week, 6 to 14 March 2027
Style: classic and skating
Registration: engadin-skimarathon.ch

Plan your stay

Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, sits right on the marathon's path through Sils. Ski the classic yourself or watch the field stream past the lake, then celebrate the finish back in the village.

Photo copyright Engadin Skimarathon