The route

To ensure that ‘Der Weiße Ring – Das Rennen’ can once again be held in 2027 in a sporting, fair and, above all, safe manner, adjustments have been made to the race format and the route.

Route | What’s new

Race-stage sections and non-race sections

The total route of the race will be divided, for each edition, into clearly defined racing stages and non-racing sections in terms of both space and time. The number, location and order of the race-course stages are variable and will be announced before the race. Three race-course stages are currently planned for 2027; the definitive division will be indicated by on-site signage, the official event information, the website (www.derweissering.ski) and the instructions issued by the race organisers.

What is a circuit stage?

Race classification. Race format. Application of the Terms and Conditions for ‘Der Weiße Ring – Das Rennen’.

A circuit stage begins exclusively at the clearly marked sign on-site stating ‘Start of circuit stage’ and ends at the clearly marked sign stating ‘End of circuit stage’. Within these boundaries, the Terms and Conditions ‘Der Weiße Ring – Das Rennen’ of Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH apply to participating racers. Race results are determined exclusively within the areas designated as race track stages.

What is a non-race section?

A standard ski area. No race mode. The terms and conditions of Ski Arlberg apply.

All slopes, lift areas and connecting areas that are not expressly marked as race course stages are non-race sectoins. They remain part of the regular ski area open for general skiing. The terms and conditions of Ski Arlberg (including the general FIS rules of conduct for skiers and snowboarders) apply to everyone there, including race participants.

Start | Rüfikopf

The start remains at the Rüfikopf. The start interval has changed:

Two competitors start together at 15-second intervals.

This extends the previous start interval from 10 to 15 seconds.

The wider start intervals are intended to create more space on the course and spread out the field of competitors. This is particularly important for ensuring the race is conducted in an orderly and safe manner. 
 

The Schüttboden lift is not part of the race course

The race course runs above the Schüttboden lift. The Schüttboden lift and the areas in the Schüttboden region not marked as part of the race course are non-race areas and will remain open for general skiing during the event. Race participants may only use the designated race course section and the designated crossings. Signage, race corridors and barriers must be strictly observed.

Trittalpbahn | Transition to the next race course section

The area from the Trittalpbahn ascent to the sign marked ‘Start of race course section’ in the Panoramakurve area is a non-race course. The Ski Arlberg Terms and Conditions (including the FIS Code of Conduct) apply there. Race timing only resumes from the sign marking the ‘Start of the race course section’; from there, the race course continues on to Hexenboden.

Madloch is a non-race sectoin

From the end of the race course section in the Hexenboden area up to the Zugerbergbahn mountain station (including Madloch), this is a non-race section. It remains part of the regular ski area. For race participants, the Ski Arlberg Terms and Conditions (including the FIS Code of Conduct) apply there. Racing is not permitted. Please also show full consideration for all other skiers and snowboarders here.

IMPORTANT: The ski resort remains open

To summarise once again: the ski resort will generally remain open for public use throughout the event. There is no continuous, exclusive closure of the entire Weiße Ring circuit to the general public. Only the sections designated as race stages are allocated to racing activities. All other areas are non-race sections and are used as part of regular skiing operations in accordance with Ski Arlberg’s terms and conditions.

The boundaries of each race stage are marked on site by clearly visible signage reading ‘Start of race stage’ and ‘End of race stage’, by race corridors, barriers and, where necessary, supplementary notices, announcements or displays. The on-site markings and the instructions of the race organisers, marshals and safety personnel shall always take precedence. All race participants must comply with these instructions without exception.

Why these changes?

The aim is clear: greater safety and a more manageable flow of racing across the entire course. The extended 15-second start interval increases the gap between the groups of two setting off. This helps to spread out the field of competitors along the course. At the same time, the overall time window for the race is extended.

The combination of clearly defined race sections and non-race sections allows racing operations and regular skiing activities to be coordinated as effectively as possible. The flexible layout makes it possible to define the race sections each year in accordance with the specific safety, operational and course conditions.

For spectators, this means that spectators, accompanying persons and fans can continue to move around the ski resort and cheer on the competitors at various points along the course.

Race number collection

Friday, 15 January 2027 from 11.00 to 19.00 | Lechwelten 
Saturday, 16 January 2027 from 7.00 am to 8.00 am

The Weiße Ring – The Race is a sporting challenge. At the same time, we are moving through an open ski resort – outside the clearly marked sections of the race course.

Therefore, the following applies to all participants:

• Race mode and race classification apply exclusively within the marked race course stages.
• Outside the designated race sections, the Ski Arlberg Terms and Conditions (including the FIS Code of Conduct) apply; racing behaviour is not permitted .
• Signage, race corridors, barriers, public announcements and all instructions from the race organisers, marshals and safety personnel must be strictly observed.

In this way, we can work together to ensure a safe and successful race for participants, spectators and all winter sports enthusiasts in the Arlberg region.