The Marathon international de Bessans is a Nordic ski race series held in Bessans, Savoie, in the French Alps. It takes place in January, serving as an early-season competition. The event features multiple cross-country ski distances for adults: 10 km, 15 km, 23 km, 30 km, and 42 km. Additionally, there are children’s races over 2 km and 5 km.
The program also offers 11 km and 23 km options, providing a less demanding challenge than the longest races. Most adult races begin in the morning, with children’s races scheduled for the afternoon. Entry fees differ based on the distance, with lower fees for children’s races and higher fees for the longer adult events.