Cross-country skiing Swiss Alps

Best cross-country skiing resorts in the Swiss Alps - Ski resorts with top cross-country skiing in the Swiss Alps

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Cross-country skiing Swiss Alps – Cross-country skiing Diavolezza/Lagalb
Cross-country skiing Swiss Alps – Cross-country skiing St. Moritz – Corviglia Cross-country skiing Swiss Alps – Cross-country skiing Corvatsch/Furtschellas Cross-country skiing Swiss Alps – Cross-country skiing Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas Cross-country skiing Swiss Alps – Cross-country skiing Languard – Pontresina

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Cross-country skiing holiday in the Swiss Alps and cross-country skiing locations in the Swiss Alps

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1. Diavolezza/​Lagalb
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Diavolezza/Lagalb
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Engadin St. Moritz region. At the Diavolezza… more
Trail tips
  • Restaurant Morteratsch-Morteratsch Glacier
  • Valley station Diavolezza-Alp Bondo circular trail
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1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Engadin. Cross-country skiing is possible on… more
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1. Corvatsch/​Furtschellas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Corvatsch/Furtschellas
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin. Cross-country skiers will get… more
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1. Zuoz – Pizzet/​Albanas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin, offering cross-country skiers… more
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1. Languard – Pontresina
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Languard – Pontresina
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin, offering cross-country skiers… more
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1. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
The cross-country trails around Davos and Klosters are snow-sure and idyllically situated in the… more
Trail tip
  • Klosters-Aeuja-Schwaderloch-Klosters
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1. Aela – Maloja
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Bregaglia Engadin
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aela – Maloja
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin, offering cross-country skiers… more
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8. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
The cross-country trails lead from Ischgl all the way to Galtür. You can even glide on your… more
Trail tip
  • Ischgl–Galtür
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8. Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arosa Lenzerheide
There are snow-sure, daily groomed cross-country trails of all difficulty levels in Arosa and… more
Trail tips
  • La Pala / racing trail
  • Obersee cross-country trail
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8. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland St. Gallen Toggenburg
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)
Directly at the Wildhaus ski area, there are 7 km of trails for classic and skating styles. The… more
Trail tip
  • Munzenriet
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8. Flumserberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Flumserberg
At Flumserberg, you will find perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails. The variety of trails offers… more
Trail tips
  • Madilsrunde cross-country trail (Alp Tannenboden)
  • Prodalp Panorama Trail
  • ...
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8. Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Scuol – Motta Naluns
Trails for both skating and classic styles are available. The panoramic trail on Motta Naluns as well… more
Trail tips
  • High-altitude/Panorama Trail Motta Naluns
  • Trail Hochalpines Institut Ftan
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8. Minschuns – Val Müstair-Tschierv
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Minschuns – Val Müstair-Tschierv
Directly at the Minschuns ski area, the high-altitude trail "La Muntagnarda" starts at Alp da Munt and… more
Trail tip
  • La Muntagnarda
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8. Crans-Montana
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana has a lot to offer cross-country skiers. On the Plaine Morte Glacier at 2,800 m, even… more
Trail tip
  • Plaine-Morte Glacier (Glacier de la Plaine Morte)
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8. Villars/​Gryon/​Les Diablerets
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Waadt
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets
The cross-country trails in Villars and Gryon are very well maintained and offer a beautiful variety… more
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8. Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Titlis – Engelberg
Engelberg offers beautiful valley cross-country trails up to the Fürenalp valley station. The trail at… more
Trail tip
  • Gerschnialp
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8. Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jakobshorn (Davos Klosters)
The cross-country ski trails around Davos are snow-sure and idyllically situated in the landscape. The… more
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8. Andermatt/​Oberalp/​Sedrun
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun
At the edge of Sedrun and in Andermatt, there are snow-sure and groomed cross-country ski trails. The… more
Trail tip
  • Cross-country trail Talboden-Zumdorf
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8. Savognin
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Savognin Bivio Albula Surses (Oberhalbstein)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Savognin
The cross-country trails in Savognin start directly at the children's ski paradise La Nars or at the… more
Trail tips
  • Savognin-La Nars-Tinizong
  • Savognin-Tinizong-Rona-Mulegns
  • ...
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8. Gemsstock – Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gemsstock – Andermatt
Around Andermatt, there are snow-sure and groomed cross-country ski trails. The trails are set in a… more
Trail tip
  • Cross-country trail Talboden-Zumdorf
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8. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/​Avoriaz/​Les Gets/​Châtel/​Morgins/​Champéry
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Illiez
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Portes du Soleil
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Almost every location offers cross-country ski trails. Some of the trails even lead up to snow-sure… more
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8. Rinerhorn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The cross-country ski trails around Davos are snow-sure and idyllically situated in the landscape. The… more
Trail tip
  • Mühle Sertig–Sertig Sand
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8. Rinderberg/​Saanerslochgrat/​Horneggli – Zweisimmen/​Saanenmöser/​Schönried/​St. Stephan
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The region around Gstaad offers a wide range of cross-country ski trails. These even extend as far as… more
Trail tips
  • Schönried-Saanenmöser
  • Zweisimmen-St. Stephan-Lenk
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8. Adelboden/​Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/​Silleren/​Hahnenmoos/​Metsch
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Adelboden-Frutigen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Lenk-Simmental
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch
Adelboden and Lenk offer magnificent cross-country ski trails on the valley floor with stunning views… more
Trail tips
  • Night trail Boden
  • Lenk-Simmenfälle
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8. Splügen – Tambo
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Viamala
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Splügen – Tambo
In Splügen/Rheinwald, several cross-country ski trails are offered at around 1,500 meters altitude.… more
Trail tips
  • Talloipe
  • Medelserloipe
  • ...
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26. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Aletsch Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
Cross-country skiers will find snow-sure, short high-altitude trails in Riederalp on the Riederalp… more
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26. Kleine Scheidegg/​Männlichen – Grindelwald/​Wengen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen
Grindelwald offers a small but fine selection of cross-country ski trails set against an impressive… more
Trail tip
  • Grindelwald Grund-Glacier Gorge
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26. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hohsaas – Saas-Grund
The Saastal cross-country trail leads through snow-covered larch forests along the Vispa river through… more
Trail tip
  • Saastal cross-country trail
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26. Elm im Sernftal
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Glarus Sernftal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Elm im Sernftal
The cross-country trails run directly past the ski area and the village of Elm. more
Trail tip
  • Elm cross-country trail
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26. First – Grindelwald
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
First – Grindelwald
A cross-country trail is only groomed directly in the First ski area if there are no options available… more
Trail tip
  • Grindelwald Grund-Glacier Gorge
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26. Grimentz/​Zinal
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Anniviers
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grimentz/Zinal
At the end of the valley in Zinal, easy and intermediate cross-country trails lead across the high… more
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26. Brigels/​Waltensburg/​Andiast
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast
In Brigels, there are two circular cross-country trails suitable for beginners and leisure skiers as… more
Trail tips
  • Plaun Rueun (Brigels)
  • Migliè/Plaun sut (Brigels)
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26. Stoos – Fronalpstock/​Klingenstock
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock
The small but charming cross-country skiing offer on the Stoos includes two trails set in an… more
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26. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
There are no cross-country ski trails directly in the Madrisa ski area. The trails run through the… more
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26. Grüsch Danusa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Prättigau
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grüsch Danusa
The cross-country ski trails (classic and skating) are located directly below the Berghaus… more
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26. Obersaxen/​Mundaun/​Val Lumnezia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia
In Obersaxen and Lumnezia, the cross-country ski trails are groomed when there is sufficient snow.… more
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26. Laax/​Flims/​Falera
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Flims Laax Falera
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Laax/Flims/Falera
Right in the middle of the ski area, you'll find the Cross-Country Cross Skills Park Plaun (XCX Skills… more
Trail tips
  • Cross-Country Cross Skills Park Plaun
  • Bargis
  • ...
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26. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
There are no cross-country trails directly in Zermatt. The nearest trails are located in Täsch and… more
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26. Bürchen/​Törbel – Moosalp
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Visp
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp
The Bürchen/Törbel ski area offers around 25 kilometers of cross-country trails, divided into two… more
Trail tip
  • High-altitude trail Moosalp
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26. Saas-Fee
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Saas-Fee
There are no cross-country trails directly in Saas-Fee. However, 26 km of trails are available in the… more
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26. Lauchernalp – Lötschental
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Lötschental
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Lauchernalp – Lötschental
The cross-country trail network runs along the charming Lötschental villages up to the Fafleralp… more
Trail tips
  • Night trail Kippel
  • Night trail Blatten
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26. Meiringen-Hasliberg
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Haslital
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Meiringen-Hasliberg
The small but charming 1.5 km cross-country trail at Hasliberg runs along Bidmi and is groomed for… more
Trail tip
  • Panorama cross-country trail Gadmen
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26. 4 Vallées – Verbier/​La Tzoumaz/​Nendaz/​Veysonnaz/​Thyon
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d’Hérens
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val de Bagnes
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Several cross-country ski trails are spread throughout the resorts of Les 4 Vallées. more
Trail tips
  • Les Ruinettes-La Chaux
  • Thyon-Les Chottes
  • ...
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26. Disentis
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
A cross-country ski trail runs in a snow-sure location from Disentis to Trun. In Trun, there is a… more
Trail tip
  • Cadi cross-country trail (Disentis-Trun)
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26. Leukerbad
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Dalatal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
There are two cross-country skiing areas in Leukerbad. On the one hand, there are various trails in… more
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46. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/​Wangs
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
There are no cross-country ski trails directly in the Pizol ski area. In Bad Ragaz, there is a 2.9 km… more
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46. Bellwald
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Goms
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bellwald
There are no cross-country ski trails in Bellwald. However, in the Goms region, you will find over 100… more
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46. Belalp – Blatten
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Belalp – Blatten
In the Belalp ski area, only one skating trail is groomed on the Chiematte. more
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46. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/​Oberiberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
There are no cross-country trails in the Hoch-Ybrig ski area. The nearest trails are located in… more
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46. Vals – Dachberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Vals (Valsertal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
In the valley floor near Vals, a 4 km long cross-country ski trail is groomed. The circular trail… more
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