Best resorts for cross-country skiers

Soak in that scenery - cross-country skiing is easy to learn as well as a great way to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. It's a gentler way to take in the fresh pine scents, the sparkle of frozen lakes and the sheer tranquillity and beauty of winter in the mountains. Here are just some examples of the fantastic cross-country resorts you can ski across Europe and Canada, that have kilometres of top-quality trails to easily fill a week's holiday: 

Seefeld Ski Resort Winter Advent Market C Stephan Elsler 2

Seefeld, Austria

Seefeld has hosted the Winter Olympics twice, so it’s prime for cross-country skiing. The trails link five different villages: Seefeld, Leutasch, Mosern, Reith and Scharnitz.

  • Easy, medium and difficult trails available
  • There’s a specialist cross-country ski school
  • A 3km trail is floodlit Monday to Friday
Seefeld
Whistler Ski Resort Canada Tourism Whistler Justa Jeskova 14

Whistler, Canada

Whistler has over 130km of cross-country trails, with beginner-friendly trails perfect for those who have never tried cross-country skiing before.

  • Circuit Lost Lake with incredible views of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
  • Range of trails available from easy to difficult
  • Around 90km available to guests within the Winter Olympic park
Whistler
Finland Lapland Cross Country Skiing

Ylläs, Finland

Many of the cross-country ski routes in Ylläs wind through Pallas-Ylläs National Park. There’s also unique, softer ‘warm tracks’ which make the journey more comfortable.

  • 330km of prepared trails
  • 38km of floodlit trails
  • Trails range from 190 to 540 metres in elevation 
Ylläs
St Moritz Switzerland Resort Image And Lake

St. Moritz, Switzerland

St Moritz is part of the largest cross-country ski network in Switzerland, so it should be at the top of your list for your next cross-country skiing holiday. Glide past tree-laden forests, frozen lakes and take in valley views.

  • Cross-country skills area perfect for practicing your technique
  • 2km floodlit trail for evening skiing
  • Famous for the Engadine Skimarathon course (42km), attracting thousands of skiers each year
St. Moritz
Geilo Norway Cross Country Skiing 2

Geilo, Norway

Geilo is among the best cross country areas in Norway, with 500km of groomed tracks and plenty of great cafes and restaurants to stop off at along the way.

  • Beautiful routes through valleys and along mountain plateaus
  • Easy, beginner and family-friendly trails available
  • Floodlit trails available for evening skiing
Geilo
Wildlife Watching Val Di Sole Parco Nazionale Dello Stelvio Ph.Gigi Bavelloni

Drei Zinnen, Italy

Drei Zinnen is great for cross-country skiers of all abilities. There’s 200km of high-altitude trails, covering across the Dolomites (expect unforgettable views).

  • The route between Dobbiaco and Cortina follows a disused railway line through mountain scenery
  • This arena includes a children’s zone for first-time cross country practice
  • Trails across the Dolomites offer views from frozen lakes to quiet valleys
Drei Zinnen Dolomites

Resort options for cross-country skiers

Learn to cross-country ski

Our exciting 'Learn to cross-country ski' beginner packages are available in:

  • Seefeld: Seefeld is Austria's leading resort and one of the largest cross-country areas in Europe, with 279km of trails. There's free use of the trails with the Seefeld guest card – it really is a cross-country paradise.
  • Ylläs: Learn to cross-country ski in Äkäslompolo or Saaga – these are both two great locations to get to grips with the trails.

Packages include: tuition and ski & boot hire, and are a great way to try out this popular sport. 

We also recommend the following resorts for cross-country skiing:

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