Facts

• "Gommerlauf" international cross-country skiing competition with more than 1,800 participants from 11 countries (21 - 22 February 2009)
• The "Loipe Goms" ranks amongst the top cross-country skiing regions in the Alps
• 82 kilometres of runs for the classic technique / 82 kilometres of runs for the skating technique
• FIS racing run (5 km) at "Nordisches Zentrum" in Ulrichen
• Night run, circular route (3 km), lit daily, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• 50 kilometres of groomed and marked winter hiking trails
• The "Loipe Goms" connects 12 villages from Niederwald to Oberwald

The "Loipe Goms" - The home of cross-country skiing

Blessed with guaranteed snow cover and abundant sunshine, Obergoms, in the canton of Valais, is located on a high plateau between 1250 and 1350 metres above sea level. With its intact natural and cultural environment, the villages with their innumerable, sun-baked wooden houses and abundance of chapels, it is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and picturesque high valleys of the Alps. Let yourself fall under the spell of the natural diversity in Obergoms. Enjoy the tranquillity of nature or pursue your favourite sport, while indulging in the culinary delights of the home of Caesar Ritz - naturally in Obergoms.

The "Loipe Goms" has a rich tradition in cross-country skiing - the fun begins in November and lasts until the end of March in a network of ski runs encompassing more than 80 kilometres. Winter hikers will also enjoy more than 50 kilometres of winter hiking trails. Various marked snowshoe trails, sledge runs such as the 10-kilometre run from Grimsel Pass (2165 metres above sea level) to Oberwald as well as numerous family-friendly ski runs complete the range of winter activities offered.

For more information

• "Gommerlauf" international cross-country skiing competition: www.gommerlauf.ch
• "Loipe Goms": www.loipe-goms.ch
• Tourism in Obergoms: www.obergoms.ch

Adress

Int. Gommerlauf
c/o Gastecenter Obergoms
Im Kehr
CH-3985 Münster

T: +41 (0)27 974 68 68
F: +41 (0)27 974 68 69

gommerlauf@obergoms.ch
www.gommerlauf.ch