The FESA Continental Cup Cross-Country Skiing season 2025/26 came to a successful conclusion in Santa Caterina Valfurva from 20–22 March 2026. The event was held jointly with the FESA Games, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

The weekend offered a perfect season finale, with initially warm temperatures followed by 25 cm of fresh snowfall on Sunday, providing ideal winter conditions and an impressive backdrop for the final competitions.

The competition program featured an Interval Start Classic (C) on Saturday and a Pursuit Free (F) on Sunday, delivering exciting races and decisive moments for the overall standings.

FESA would like to express its sincere thanks to the local organizing committee for the excellent preparation and execution of the event, ensuring fair and high-quality race conditions for all participants.

A total of around 200 athletes competed in the final races of the season. The podium places over the weekend were shared among the leading nations:

• France (FRA): 10 podiums

• Italy (ITA): 8 podiums

• Germany (GER): 5 podiums

• Switzerland (SUI): 1 podium

Final Overall Standings 

With the conclusion of the season, the overall winners of the 2025/26 Continental Cup were also determined. A total of 14 races were held throughout the winter in Planica/ SLO, St. Ulrich/ AUT, Seefeld/ GER, Gressnoney/ ITA, Nove Mesto/ CZE and Santa Caterina/ ITA, with the best 12 results counting towards the final standings. Congratulations to the overall winners: 

U20 Women:

1. Annette Coupat (FRA)

2. Sarah Hofmann (GER)

3. Vanessa Cagnati (ITA)

Women:

1. Theresa Fürstenberg (GER)

2. Lisa Lohmann (GER)

3. Beatrice Laurent (ITA)

Men U20:

1. Federico Pozzi (ITA)

2. Daniel Pedranzini (ITA)

3. Marco Pinzani (ITA)

Men:

1. Matteo Correia (FRA)

2. Victor Cullet Calderini (FRA)

3. Sabin Coupat (FRA)

The overall winners were awarded official FESA medals in recognition of their achievements. In addition, the winners of the women’s and men’s overall standings secured a personal starting right for the first World Cup period of the upcoming season, underlining the importance of the Continental Cup as a pathway to the highest level of international competition.

FESA Team Trophy

The FESA Team Trophy for the 2025/26 season was awarded to France, confirming their strong and consistent performances throughout the winter.

FESA extends its gratitude to all teams, athletes, organizers, and partners for contributing to a successful and exciting Continental Cup season 2025/26.

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