Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica) takes place on Sat, Jan 16, 2027 in Pontresina–Zuoz, Switzerland. The main route is 25 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jan 16, 2027
- Start
- Pontresina–Zuoz 🇨🇭
- Distance
- 25 km
- Climbing
- 332 m
Your 12-week plan to Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica)
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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La Pachifica is a 25 km classic-technique cross-country ski race from Pontresina to Zuoz, with a demanding final climb into Zuoz village centre.
Your road to race day
Race day at Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica) is 12 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build6 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica)?
Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica) takes place on Sat, Jan 16, 2027 in Pontresina–Zuoz, Switzerland.
How long is Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica)?
The main route is 25 km.
How much climbing does Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica) have?
Engadin La Diagonela (La Pachifica) has 332 m of climbing.
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