Cross-country skiing Western Alps

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

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Cross-country skiing Western Alps – Cross-country skiing Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)

Cross-country skiing Western Alps – Cross-country skiing Flumserberg

Cross-country skiing Western Alps – Cross-country skiing Tignes/Val d'Isère

Cross-country skiing Western Alps – Cross-country skiing Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel

Cross-country skiing Western Alps – Cross-country skiing Crans-Montana

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1. Wildhaus – Gamserrugg (Toggenburg)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Directly at the Wildhaus ski area, there are 7 km of trails for classic and skating styles. The… more

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Munzenriet

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1. Flumserberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

At Flumserberg, you will find perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails. The variety of trails offers… more

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Madilsrunde cross-country trail (Alp Tannenboden)
Prodalp Panorama Trail
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1. Tignes/Val d'Isère

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Tignes (4 km) and Val d'Isère (23 km) offer snow-sure cross-country trails in a stunning mountain… more

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1. Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In the 3 Vallées, the cross-country trails mainly run along the valley floors, following the streams.… more

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1. Crans-Montana

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Crans-Montana has a lot to offer cross-country skiers. On the Plaine Morte Glacier at 2,800 m, even… more

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Plaine-Morte Glacier (Glacier de la Plaine Morte)

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1. Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The cross-country trails in Villars and Gryon are very well maintained and offer a beautiful variety… more

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1. Titlis – Engelberg

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Engelberg offers beautiful valley cross-country trails up to the Fürenalp valley station. The trail at… more

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Gerschnialp

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1. Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

At the edge of Sedrun and in Andermatt, there are snow-sure and groomed cross-country ski trails. The… more

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Cross-country trail Talboden-Zumdorf

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1. Gemsstock – Andermatt

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Around Andermatt, there are snow-sure and groomed cross-country ski trails. The trails are set in a… more

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Cross-country trail Talboden-Zumdorf

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1. Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/Avoriaz/Les Gets/Châtel/Morgins/Champéry

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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1. Le Grand Massif – Flaine/Les Carroz/Morillon/Samoëns/Sixt

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Cross-country skiers enjoy an impressive panorama on the trails. The trails of Joux Plane and Agy,… more

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1. Serre Chevalier – Briançon/Chantemerle/Villeneuve-la-Salle/Le Monêtier-les-Bains

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The cross-country trails run from Briancon along the valley floor almost up to the Col du Lautaret.… more

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Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Les Saisies hosted the cross-country skiing and biathlon events of the 1992 Winter Olympic Games. More… more

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Raphaël Poirée

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1. Via Lattea – Sestriere/Sauze d’Oulx/San Sicario/Claviere/Montgenèvre

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

You can also go cross-country skiing at the Via Lattea – Pragelato was the venue for the Nordic… more

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1. Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli – Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan

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

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Schönried-Saanenmöser
Zweisimmen-St. Stephan-Lenk

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1. Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Adelboden and Lenk offer magnificent cross-country ski trails on the valley floor with stunning views… more

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Night trail Boden
Lenk-Simmenfälle

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1. Splügen – Tambo

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

In Splügen/Rheinwald, several cross-country ski trails are offered at around 1,500 meters altitude.… more

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Talloipe
Medelserloipe
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1. Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

The valley between Les Arcs and La Plagne is dedicated entirely to cross-country skiing. Behind… more

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1. La Plagne (Paradiski)

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars

Throughout the entire ski area, there are snow-sure cross-country skiing opportunities. more

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20. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Cross-country skiers will find snow-sure, short high-altitude trails in Riederalp on the Riederalp… more

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20. Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Grindelwald offers a small but fine selection of cross-country ski trails set against an impressive… more

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Grindelwald Grund-Glacier Gorge

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20. Hohsaas – Saas-Grund

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Saastal cross-country trail leads through snow-covered larch forests along the Vispa river through… more

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Saastal cross-country trail

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20. Elm im Sernftal

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The cross-country trails run directly past the ski area and the village of Elm. more

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Elm cross-country trail

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20. First – Grindelwald

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

A cross-country trail is only groomed directly in the First ski area if there are no options available… more

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Grindelwald Grund-Glacier Gorge

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20. Espace San Bernardo – La Rosière/La Thuile

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In the cross-border ski area Espace San Bernardo, you will find cross-country trails in La Rosière… more

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20. Grimentz/Zinal

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

At the end of the valley in Zinal, easy and intermediate cross-country trails lead across the high… more

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20. Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In Brigels, there are two circular cross-country trails suitable for beginners and leisure skiers as… more

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Plaun Rueun (Brigels)
Migliè/Plaun sut (Brigels)

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20. Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The small but charming cross-country skiing offer on the Stoos includes two trails set in an… more

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20. Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In Obersaxen and Lumnezia, the cross-country ski trails are groomed when there is sufficient snow.… more

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20. Laax/Flims/Falera

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Right in the middle of the ski area, you'll find the Cross-Country Cross Skills Park Plaun (XCX Skills… more

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Cross-Country Cross Skills Park Plaun
Bargis
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20. Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There are no cross-country trails directly in Zermatt. The nearest trails are located in Täsch and… more

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20. Bürchen/Törbel – Moosalp

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The Bürchen/Törbel ski area offers around 25 kilometers of cross-country trails, divided into two… more

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High-altitude trail Moosalp

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20. Saas-Fee

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

There are no cross-country trails directly in Saas-Fee. However, 26 km of trails are available in the… more

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20. Les Houches/Saint-Gervais – Prarion/Bellevue (Chamonix)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In Les Houches, on the Plateau du Prarion (at an altitude of 1850 m), cross-country skiing enthusiasts… more

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20. Lauchernalp – Lötschental

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The cross-country trail network runs along the charming Lötschental villages up to the Fafleralp… more

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Night trail Kippel
Night trail Blatten

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20. Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The cross-country trails lead from Chamonix to Argentière through fir forests. The trails require a… more

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20. Les 2 Alpes

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

In Les Deux Alpes, cross-country skiing is not the main focus – but there are several trails of… more

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20. Meiringen-Hasliberg

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The small but charming 1.5 km cross-country trail at Hasliberg runs along Bidmi and is groomed for… more

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Panorama cross-country trail Gadmen

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20. Alagna Valsesia/Gressoney-La-Trinité/Champoluc/Frachey (Monterosa Ski)

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

World Cup winners and Olympians in cross-country skiing come from Gressoney, which speaks for the… more

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Laghetto

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20. 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

Several cross-country ski trails are spread throughout the resorts of Les 4 Vallées. more

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Les Ruinettes-La Chaux
Thyon-Les Chottes
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20. Megève/Saint-Gervais

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

The cross-country trails lead from Megève into the surrounding valleys. There are easy, intermediate,… more

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20. Disentis

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

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Cadi cross-country trail (Disentis-Trun)

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20. Les Sybelles – Le Corbier/La Toussuire/Les Bottières/St Colomban des Villards/St Sorlin/St Jean d’Arves

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

A total of 25 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails stretch across the plateau of the La… more

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Champ Pérousaz

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20. Leukerbad

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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20. Alpe d'Huez

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars

All cross-country trails are located at high altitude throughout the ski area. They are particularly… more

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46. Bellwald

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

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

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

In the Belalp ski area, only one skating trail is groomed on the Chiematte. more

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46. Hoch-Ybrig – Unteriberg/Oberiberg

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. Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)

Test result: 2 out of 5 stars

There is only one easy cross-country trail in Auron. more

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46. Vals – Dachberg

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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