Vasaloppet

The Vasaloppet is the World’s largest and most famous cross country ski race. During our visit to Dalarna we stayed in Mora – the town where the Vasaloppet finishes. The picture above is the finish line of this 90km challenge.

Here are some facts:
Largest race: 44,000 skiers in the various races in 2003
First race: 1922 (136 participants)
Length: 90km
Fastest: Peter Goransson in 1998 (3 hours, 38 minutes, 57 seconds)
History: Click here.

Next time we visit it will be in the winter (better start training).