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Snowshoeing in Switzerland - naturally in Goms, the mountain village
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Int. Gommerlauf Skimarathon
Cross-Country Skiing
· Obergoms
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/ Int. Gommer SkimarathonPhoto: Regula Gemmet, Obergoms Tourismus AG -
/ Sprint in OberwaldPhoto: Regula Gemmet, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ ZieleinlaufPhoto: Regula Gemmet, Obergoms Tourismus AG
42 kilometres of pure racing pleasure are the highlight of the International Gommerlauf. The marathon connects all the villages in Obergoms and is also a great challenge for ambitious cross-country skiers.
Skating, Classic
difficult
42.2 km
6:00 h
166 m
172 m
The International Gommerlauf, the highlight of the Goms calendarof events, is arousing race fever withhin cross-country skiers. Racefever among the youngest participants in one of the exciting races of Mini-Gommerlauf or of the Leonteq Biathlon Cup. Race fever just as well among the numerous participants in the marathon or half marathon.
Starting point as well as finish at the Nordic Centre, an inviting restaurant and the Gommerlauf Village promise another great cross country spectacle. The Sunday ride with the rolling stand is unique at such public races.
Numerous loyal sponsors and partners have been supporting the International Gommerlauf for years. Thank you very much! Likewise,we want to thank all those reliable helpers. Only thanks to this great interaction such a race can be successfully hosted.
The marathon course is only available during the Gommerlauf weekend.
Author’s recommendation
Directly after the finish the Gommerlauf village is located, where our sponsors and partners present themselves at interesting stands.
Author
Regula Gemmet
Updated: February 13, 2020
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Oberwald, 1,380 m
Lowest point
Niederwald, 1,223 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Rest Stop
Nordisches ZentrumSafety information
The use of the trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG and Loipe Goms disclaim all liability and assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.Use only marked trails and follow all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape and in respect of wildlife.
Be considerate towards other cross-country skiers. Every cross-country skier, especially on downhill runs, must adapt speed and behaviour to his ability and visibility. In classic running tracks and on the piste for free running technique, you run on the right side of the piste with an appropriate safety distance to the front runner. If you stop, you step out of the cross-country ski run. Assistance in case of accidents is a matter of course. To alert the rescue service, dial No. 144.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
The winter sports report www.obergoms.ch/wintersportbericht keeps you informed about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country skiing, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions).
Tips, hints and links
Start
Nordic Center, Ulrichen (1,344 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'666'256E 1'150'181N
DD
46.499665, 8.301753
DMS
46°29'58.8"N 8°18'06.3"E
UTM
32T 446421 5149803
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Destination
Nordic Center, Ulrichen
Turn-by-turn directions
Ulrichen, Nordisches Zentrum - Obergesteln - Oberwald - Obergesteln - Ulrichen - Geschinen - Münster - Reckingen - Gluringen - Ritzingen - Biel - Selkingen - Blitzingen - Niederwald - Blitzingen - Selkingen - Biel - Ritzingen - Gluringen - Reckingen - Münster - Geschinen - Ulrichen, Nordisches Zentrum
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendly
The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Ulrichen in 1h 15 min. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via the Andermatt - Furka base tunnel. The timetables for the trains can be found at www.sbb.ch.On presentation of the start number or the receipt for the payment slip, runners can travel free of charge on the entire MGBahn network on race day.
A special train from Brig in the direction of Oberwald will run on Sunday, 24 February 2019:
08.10 from Brig
08.20 from Mörel
08.39 from Fiesch
08.50 from Niederwald
09.02 from Münster VS
09.18 from Ulrichen (connection to driving grandstand)
09.23 to Oberwald
Shuttle Bus from Ulrichen railway station to the Nordic Centre, 07.00 - 12.00, Gommerlauf Saturday and Sunday
Getting there
From Brig follow cantonal road no. 19 (Furkastrasse) for 40km to Oberwald. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Autoverlad Furka.The Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen Alpine passes are closed in winter. The timetables for the Furka car transport can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Parking
The parking lots are located on the airfield area in Ulrichen. From Ulrichen the entrance to the airport is signposted. The disabled parking spaces are located after the bridge near the Nordic Centre on the right.Camping is forbidden on the parking lots.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'666'256E 1'150'181N
DD
46.499665, 8.301753
DMS
46°29'58.8"N 8°18'06.3"E
UTM
32T 446421 5149803
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
You will find the following brochures in the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Loipe Goms as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:
- Winter map of Obergoms with cross country trail plan
- Holiday companion
- "Ausschreibung Gommerlauf"
Author’s map recommendations
National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
Equipment
We recommend:- Good cross-country skiing material
- Weatherproof (waterproof and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
- Sunglasses
- Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter.
crosscountry skiing technique
Skating, Classic
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
42.2 km
Duration
6:00h
Ascent
166 m
Descent
172 m
Public transport friendly
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The wind can carry me for kilometres and kilometres. Sometimes I pile up into huge mounts. I get all effusive if you jump in me. I give way when you ride through me. I blur your vision. I get the smallest crevices. If you get a taste, you cannot get enough of me. Try and describe me and words will fail you. I turn forests into fairylands. If you glide across me, I will swallow all your sounds. Slide over me and I will give you joy. Tour skis love me. Give me a visit. I am your powder snow.
Goms – the true winter wonderland: Eight marked out and safe snowshoe treks, countless ski tours for pros, aficionados and beginners
Snowshoeing in Switzerland – tips and tricks
- Never leave the marked trails and paths in order to protect wildlife and yourself.
- Keep dog on a leash at all times.
- Please make sure you do not walk over the cross-country ski trails.
- Please mind the avalanche bulletins.
- The use of all trails happens at your own risk.
- Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims all liability.
