Transjurassienne Canceled Due to Unseasonably Warm Weather

The Transjurassienne, renowned as the second largest cross-country ski race in the world, has been canceled due to inadequate snow conditions. Originally scheduled for the weekend of February 10-11 in the picturesque Jura mountains, the announcement came from the organizers on Monday, who cited mild weather as the primary reason for the event’s cancellation.

According to the organizers, "The terrain is currently impractical, and unfortunately, none of the discussed fallback routes can be used." They have been closely monitoring the weather since January, evaluating various alternatives to ensure the event could go on.

Since its inception in 1979, this 70-kilometer race, which reaches an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, has faced cancellation eight times due to adverse weather conditions and other factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Pierre-Albert Vandel, the president of Trans'Organisation, the body responsible for organizing the event, acknowledged this trend.

Looking ahead, Vandel expressed a hope for more favorable conditions in the future but hinted at the possibility of modifying the race to promote sustainability, which may include a shorter course format. Last year, despite limited snow, the race went ahead by adjusting and shortening the course by approximately 20 kilometers.