Download the tournament sheet for 2024 here.
News
- Reception for Worldloppet passport holders
On Friday, April 19, there will be a reception for Worldloppet pass holders in Turnhúsin, Næstakaupstað on Ísafjörður. - Waxing serviceTwo parties offer fertilizer services for the Fossavatnsgängin. Fjordhub offers self-service, while Einar Birkir and Sveinbjörn offer full service. The use of fluorine fertilizers is prohibited according to international regulations.… Read more: Áburðarþjónusta
- Hertz is a sponsor of the Fossavatnsgangan
Fossavatnsgangan is one of the most significant ski competitions in Iceland, which has a long and rich history. It is part of a growing group of cross-country skiing events that attract both amateur and professional athletes from all over the world.… Read more: Hertz er styrktaraðili Fossavatnsgöngunnar
Weather stations and forecast
Fossavatnsgangan owns three weatherstations at Heiðin, Nónvatnand Miðfellsháls.
Icelandic Met Office has a weather station at ski stadium Seljalandsdalur(the station is called Seljalandsdalur skíðaskáli in their systems). You could also want to get some indication from mount Þverfjall, although this mountain is higher and windier than the Fossavatnsgangan route.
The met office's forecast for the surrounding fjords can be seen here.
Information
Program
Fossavatnsgangan is a series of Events from Thursday to Sunday. Be sure not to miss out of any.
Race office
Edinburgh House is home to the tournament's office. There you can pick up a number and shop in the walk's sponsors' convenience stores.
Historic race
Fossavatnsgangan is steeped in history. All Icelandic cross country skiers and many foreign ones have taken on the challenge.
Price list
Here you can find prices for our events. Remember that all of the proceedings go to support local sport and culture clubs.
Want to watch?
Spectators are welcome to the area to watch. Traffic is restricted only in the morning and there are not many parking spaces. You are welcome to take the bus with competitors, but remember that they have priority.
Rules and disclaimers
Here you can find the rules for the race and check out what is supposed to be in the 50 km backpack.
Buses to the race
When going to Saturday competition everybody takes a bus. You bib is your ticket and it is included in the registration.
Results
You can find the race results here in real time and see how fare your friend has skied.
Fossavatnsgangan is part of four series
Íslandsgangan
Seven cross-country races around the country. Collect points by participating in as many as possible.
Worldloppet
International series of cross-country skiing competitions. Take part in 10 races and become a Worldloppet Champion.
Ski Classics
Sixty ski races where dozens of professional teams compete alongside amateurs of all abilities.
Some pictures from 2023
