Established in 1958, it was held in December till 1966 after which the race ceased to exist.

In the 2009–2010 season it became part of the Superprestige and was then held in February.

The next season, still as a part of the Superprestige, it was held in October again.

Since then it has been held either at the end of October or the beginning of November.

Since the season 2021-2022 the race is part of the UCI World Cup.