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.

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Best cross-country skiing resorts in Europe
Seefeld, Austria
Seefeld is Austria's leading resort and one of the largest cross-country areas in Europe, with 279km of trails. From nursery areas to Olympic tracks - Seefeld's trails offer something for everyone. With many trails being snow sure due to the use of snow cannons and free use of the trails with the Seefeld guest card, it really is a cross-country paradise.
- The trails link 5 different villages: Seefeld, Leutasch, Mosern, Reith and Scharnitz
- 154km of classic trails
- Grades: easy, medium, difficult
- Height difference: 1180 - 1550 km
- Specialised cross country ski school
- A 3km trail is floodlit Monday to Friday
- Seefeld has twice hosted Winter Olympics
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Alpbach
The Ski Juwel Area, Austria
Award winningly beautiful village Great value for money Family friendly resortFamily Holidays Short Transfers -
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Ellmau
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area, Austria
Picturesque resort Part of the vast SkiWelt Ski Area 270km of classic Austrian skiingLarge Ski Area Intermediate Skiers -
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Filzmoos
Austria
High altitude skiing in Ski Amadé area Idyllic mountain village steeped in tradition Wide, quiet slopes, ideal for familiesLarge Ski Area Short Transfers -
Offers available
Hinterglemm
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Austria
First class resort in the extensive Skicircus Ski Area Ideal for intermediate skiers World’s highest ratio of high-speed liftsLarge Ski Area High Altitude -
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Hochgurgl
Austria
High altitude skiing up to 3,000 metres High quality hotels with ski-in, ski-out locations Excellent spa facilities in many hotelsSki In/Ski Out High Altitude -
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Ischgl
Austria
Part of the vast Silvretta Ski Arena Huge choice of après ski Linked to Switzerland, for inter-country skiingLarge Ski Area Intermediate Skiers -
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Kitzbuhel
Kitzbuhel Alps, Austria
Uncrowded, well pisted runs Legendary resort & home of the Hahnenkamm Race Charming medieval ski townLarge Ski Area Village Charm -
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Lech
Arlberg Ski Area, Austria
One of Austria's most exclusive resorts In the Arlberg - Austria's biggest linked ski area High altitude skiingHigh Altitude Intermediate Skiers -
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Mayrhofen
Austria
Hintertux Glacier Ski Area included with your area pass Varied slopes for all ability levels Legendary après scene across mountain bars, pubs and clubsGroup Holidays Large Ski Area -
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Niederau
The Ski Juwel Area, Austria
Great value for money Unspoilt valley views Short transfers from Innsbruck AirportSki School Short Transfers -
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Oberau
The Ski Juwel Area, Austria
Access to 100 kilometres of slopes Short transfers from Innsbruck Airport Classic Tyrolean village with unspoilt mountain viewsFamily Holidays Short Transfers -
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Obergurgl
Austria
Perfect for families with many hotel-run kids' clubs Ideal slopes for beginners with an excellent ski school Many high quality hotels with ski-in, ski-outHigh Altitude Intermediate Skiers -
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Obertauern
Austria
Purpose built resort with a range of ski in/ski out hotels One of the longest ski seasons in Austria Scenic village with beautiful mountain viewsHigh Altitude Family Holidays -
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Saalbach
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Austria
Charming centre & a popular après ski scene Over 270 kilometres of slopes in the Ski Circus Modern infrastructure with perfectly groomed pistesFamily Holidays Large Ski Area -
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Seefeld
Austria
Charming Tyrolean village with plenty of off-slope activities Austria’s leading cross-country skiing resort Short 30 minute transfers from InnsbruckVillage Charm Short Transfers -
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St Anton
Arlberg Ski Area, Austria
In Austria's biggest linked ski area - Arlberg Legendary après ski scene Challenging slopes for skiers and boarders -
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St. Johann in Tirol
Kitzbuhel Alps, Austria
Great for beginners and families Charming village feel with incredible mountain views Plenty of off slope activitiesFamily Holidays First Time Skiers -
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Sölden
Austria
Two glaciers and skiing up to 3,340 metres James Bond 007 Elements Experience Popular après ski sceneHigh Altitude Apres -
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Söll
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area, Austria
Lively resort in Austria’s largest ski arena Part of the vast SkiWelt Ski Area Great value for moneyFamily Holidays Ski School -
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Westendorf
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area, Austria
Unspoilt resort Easy access to Kitzbühel & SkiWelt Regions Tree lined runsLarge Ski Area Intermediate Skiers
Mayrhofen, Austria
Not the largest of of cross-country trail offerings, but certainly one of the most well maintained. Mayrhofen resort has 40km of perfectly groomed trails to explore. Known to have good snow conditions throughout the season, you will usually find a minimum density of 30cm of snow.
- Longest trail is 25km long from Mayrhofen to Zell am Ziller
- There are a total of 16 trails in the vicinity of Mayrhofen
- For more experienced cross-country skiers high-altitude trail Schwendberg is a little tougher but the panoramic views are reward enough
- One of the longest trails is nearly 9km, near Tux (the rear of Zillertal)
- There is a 1.5km floodlit trail for nigh-time cross-country
- Grades: easy, medium, difficult
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Alpbach
The Ski Juwel Area, Austria
Award winningly beautiful village Great value for money Family friendly resortFamily Holidays Short Transfers -
Offers available
Ellmau
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area, Austria
Picturesque resort Part of the vast SkiWelt Ski Area 270km of classic Austrian skiingLarge Ski Area Intermediate Skiers -
Offers available
Filzmoos
Austria
High altitude skiing in Ski Amadé area Idyllic mountain village steeped in tradition Wide, quiet slopes, ideal for familiesLarge Ski Area Short Transfers -
Offers available
Hinterglemm
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Austria
First class resort in the extensive Skicircus Ski Area Ideal for intermediate skiers World’s highest ratio of high-speed liftsLarge Ski Area High Altitude -
Offers available
Hochgurgl
Austria
High altitude skiing up to 3,000 metres High quality hotels with ski-in, ski-out locations Excellent spa facilities in many hotelsSki In/Ski Out High Altitude -
Offers available
Ischgl
Austria
Part of the vast Silvretta Ski Arena Huge choice of après ski Linked to Switzerland, for inter-country skiingLarge Ski Area Intermediate Skiers -
Offers available
Kitzbuhel
Kitzbuhel Alps, Austria
Uncrowded, well pisted runs Legendary resort & home of the Hahnenkamm Race Charming medieval ski townLarge Ski Area Village Charm -
Offers available
Lech
Arlberg Ski Area, Austria
One of Austria's most exclusive resorts In the Arlberg - Austria's biggest linked ski area High altitude skiingHigh Altitude Intermediate Skiers -
Offers available
Mayrhofen
Austria
Hintertux Glacier Ski Area included with your area pass Varied slopes for all ability levels Legendary après scene across mountain bars, pubs and clubsGroup Holidays Large Ski Area -
Offers available
Niederau
The Ski Juwel Area, Austria
Great value for money Unspoilt valley views Short transfers from Innsbruck AirportSki School Short Transfers -
Offers available
Oberau
The Ski Juwel Area, Austria
Access to 100 kilometres of slopes Short transfers from Innsbruck Airport Classic Tyrolean village with unspoilt mountain viewsFamily Holidays Short Transfers -
Offers available
Obergurgl
Austria
Perfect for families with many hotel-run kids' clubs Ideal slopes for beginners with an excellent ski school Many high quality hotels with ski-in, ski-outHigh Altitude Intermediate Skiers -
Offers available
Obertauern
Austria
Purpose built resort with a range of ski in/ski out hotels One of the longest ski seasons in Austria Scenic village with beautiful mountain viewsHigh Altitude Family Holidays -
Offers available
Saalbach
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, Austria
Charming centre & a popular après ski scene Over 270 kilometres of slopes in the Ski Circus Modern infrastructure with perfectly groomed pistesFamily Holidays Large Ski Area -
Offers available
Seefeld
Austria
Charming Tyrolean village with plenty of off-slope activities Austria’s leading cross-country skiing resort Short 30 minute transfers from InnsbruckVillage Charm Short Transfers -
Offers available
St Anton
Arlberg Ski Area, Austria
In Austria's biggest linked ski area - Arlberg Legendary après ski scene Challenging slopes for skiers and boarders -
Offers available
St. Johann in Tirol
Kitzbuhel Alps, Austria
Great for beginners and families Charming village feel with incredible mountain views Plenty of off slope activitiesFamily Holidays First Time Skiers -
Offers available
Sölden
Austria
Two glaciers and skiing up to 3,340 metres James Bond 007 Elements Experience Popular après ski sceneHigh Altitude Apres -
Offers available
Söll
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area, Austria
Lively resort in Austria’s largest ski arena Part of the vast SkiWelt Ski Area Great value for moneyFamily Holidays Ski School -
Offers available
Westendorf
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area, Austria
Unspoilt resort Easy access to Kitzbühel & SkiWelt Regions Tree lined runsLarge Ski Area Intermediate Skiers
Soldeu, Andorra
One of the smaller cross-country ski areas, but therefore one of the quieter cross-country ski areas is Soldeu - making it perfect for beginners or skiers going at their own, leisurely pace.
- The longest trail in Soldeu is an extensive 44m loop and will take even a proficient cross-country skier about 5 hours
- There are however plenty of shorter trails, even under a mile that are very easy to manage
- The trails near Soldeu sit at a high-altitude - on average at 2,210m
- Spend a day to visit Naturland, this adventure park has 15km of dedicated cross-country only ski trails
- Grades: easy, medium, difficult
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Arinsal
Andorra
Tax free shopping in Andorra Wide, confidence-building slopes, outstanding English-speaking ski schools From cosy mountain bars to lively nightlife, Arinsal is known for its sociable après-ski sceneFamily Holidays Ski School -
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Pas de la Casa
Andorra
Lively après ski scene Highest of the Andorran villages Great ski schools and English speaking instructorsLarge Ski Area Apres -
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Soldeu
Andorra
Part of the Grandvalira ski area with 200 kilometres of slopes Excellent for beginners and intermediates Wide, well-groomed slopes and ski schools with English speaking instructorsHigh Altitude Family Holidays
St. Moritz, Switzerland
With a vast expanse of cross-country ski trails, St Moritz should b top of the list for your next cross-country skiing holiday. Offering 230km of ski trails that meander throughout the area.
- Try the impressive and full day trail from Maloja to S-chanf - a full 42km
- A range of views are on offer here, from tree-laden forests, frozen lakes to valley views
- St Moritz is part of the largest cross-country ski network in Switzerland
- The trails range from easy, moderate to difficult - meaning there is a trail for everyone
- The trails are slightly longer on average, with the shortest being 2km
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Davos
Graubünden Ski Area, Switzerland
One of the best Swiss resorts for cross-country skiing Skiing for all abilities Vibrant après-ski sceneIntermediate Skiers Large Ski Area -
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Engelberg
Switzerland
World’s first revolving cable car Skiing on the Titlis Glacier with fantastic freeride opportunities Lift pass included with all stays at Hotel Terrace in EngelbergGlacier Skiing Rail Options -
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Grindelwald
Jungfrau Ski Area, Switzerland
Three ski areas in one lift pass Great for families Excellent non-ski activitesWow Factor Village Charm -
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Klosters
Graubünden Ski Area, Switzerland
Favoured ski resort of the Royals, including King Charles Quiet, romantic, village atmosphere Ski up to 2,845 metresHigh Altitude Large Ski Area -
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Laax
Switzerland
Freeriders playground with legendary parks and world's largest half pipe Top snow conditions with slopes up to 3,018 metres Powered by renewables, eco-smart lifts, and zero-waste goalsSnowboarders Large Ski Area -
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Mürren
Jungfrau Ski Area, Switzerland
High altitude skiing up to 3,000 metres Schilthorn 360 degree viewing point Filming location for James BondVillage Charm High Altitude -
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Nendaz
Four Valleys, Switzerland
Largest ski area in Switzerland High quality accommodation Family friendlyWow Factor Large Ski Area -
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Saas Fee
Switzerland
High altitude glacier skiing Great off piste on the Allalin Descent & Saas Almagell Car free village with Saastal Guest Card includedFamily Holidays Food & Drink -
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St. Moritz
Graubünden Ski Area, Switzerland
Access to 350km of pistes across distinct ski areas including Corviglia, Corvatsch, and Diavolezza Set against a backdrop of frozen lakes and dramatic peaks, St. Moritz is surrounded by stunning Engadin views Pretty alpine resort with an elite events calendar during the winter seasonVillage Charm High Altitude -
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Wengen
Jungfrau Ski Area, Switzerland
Access to the stunning Jungfrau Ski Area Idyllic and traditional Swiss resort Activities for skiers and non skiersFamily Holidays Peace & Quiet -
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Zermatt
Switzerland
Cross border skiing across Switzerland and Italy with high altitude runs on the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Traditional car free village with Matterhorn views Europe’s highest open air cog railway, running from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit at 3,089 metres.Wow Factor High Altitude
Learn to Cross-country ski
Our exciting 'Learn to Cross-country ski' beginner packages are available in:
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:
- Ellmau (83km - linking to over 200km in St Johann area)
- Filzmoos (40km & 160km in Ski Amade)
- St Johann (275km)
- Zell am See (197km)
- Davos (75km)
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