October 06, 2013 (Lenzerheide, Switzerland) – Last year, the FIS Tour de Ski made its first stop ever in Switzerland. Val Müstair, home area of Dario Cologna successful’s great sprint free on the 1st of January 2013. This year, the FIS Tour de Ski is coming to Switzerland again, for two stages to be held in Lenzerheide.

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Nestled at an altitude of 1,500 m, in a beautiful high mountain valley, and situated on the shores of the Heidsee, Lenzerheide and Valbella are at the very heart of the holiday region. The holiday region of Lenzerheide offers many opportunities for an active day and relaxation.

There are 56 km of Cross-Country trails surrounded by breath-taking mountain scenery. The Lenzerheide holiday region is one of the best Cross-Country skiing areas in Switzerland, and is characterised primarily by its varied topography. The newly built Biathlon Arena offers best conditions for biathlon training.

The winter sport region stretches across two sides of the valley, each of which is bathed in sunshine both in the morning and in the afternoon. The ski resort offers visitors 155 km of prepared slopes with guaranteed snow, at altitudes ranging between 1,230 and 2,865 m.

In December 2013, the Ski resorts of Lenzerheide and Arosa will be connected. The new Ski resort with 225 km of slopes is the largest ski region in Grisons and one of the top 10 ski resorts in Switzerland.

You can find out more here.