Cross-Country Skiing Holidays

Glide through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world

Cross-Country Skiing

We offer an array of cross-country skiing holidays to suit a wide range of technical and physical levels. Many newcomers imagine that you need to be super-fit to cross-country ski. While fitness helps, a sense of balance and a reasonable amount of coordination are what really count in making the learning process a pleasure.

Most people find that by day two or three they are beginning to get the hang of gliding and stopping. If you are in any doubt about whether our cross-country skiing trips would suit you, read about Cross Country Skiing for Beginners and check our Activity Level monitor, which is comparable to the activity levels we use on our snowshoeing, cycling, activity and trekking holidays.

Cross-Country Skiing

8 Days from CAD 5320

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Winter

8 Days from CAD 3800

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8 Days from CAD 7470

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Winter

8 Days from CAD 6175

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Winter

8 Days from CAD 4190

Self-Guided Holidays (Incl. Taxes)

Winter

8 Days from CAD 2670

Self-Guided Holidays (Incl. Taxes)

Winter

8 Days from CAD 1760

Self-Guided Holidays (Incl. Taxes)

Winter

8 Days from CAD 2235

Self-Guided Holidays (Incl. Taxes)

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Cross-country skiing styles

Classic: The majority of our cross-country skiing tours follow the classic technique. In prepared tracks, the movement is similar to walking with a gliding action involving a more pronounced back and forth motion of the arms. Wax or grip under the ski holds it to the snow when a skier’s weight is on it, helping to tackle steeper gradients with ease and glide along flatter terrain. The classic technique can be mastered with ease, and once stopping via the snow plough manoeuvre has been grasped, undulating slopes become stress-free. The classic technique can also be taken off-track, offering adventure and exploration away from the pre-cut trail.

Skate: The movement for skate style is similar to ice skating or rollerblading. Skate skis are lightweight and shorter than classic skis, with increased ankle support provided in the boots. More physically demanding than classic style, once mastered most skiers find they can pick up speed and travel greater distances at a faster pace than those on classic skis. To join a skating holiday it is essential to know how to snow plough and to have good balance and fitness

A week of new and unforgettable experiences in the Finnish wilderness. Stunning landscapes and scenery.

Greg Hunt Finnish Wilderness Week

Snow shoeing in Skabu was a great experience due to the owners and staff of the hotel. Henrick was not only one of the owners, but he was our skiing guide. He quickly assessed each of our levels and adapted to make the experience a memoriable one for each of us. You knew from the start that safety was one of his primary concerns and he was able to help each of us get the most out of the experience. He and his wife and staff were great. From the evening experience that allowed us to understand more about the local culture and history (this took place each evening in the lounge each night before dinner)

They also provide an evening of star gazing that was enhanced by the presentation first by a young man with a masters in theoretical physics. I learned a great deal about the stars and then he met us at the viewing site with a telescope set up. It was exceptional. One afternoon we took advantage of the sauna which l had growing up with neighbors. However, the icing on the cake was the exceptional food and the employees. I love getting to taste local cuisine and this was one of the best examples I have seen. They raise their own pigs and sheep and use the meat. One day we had lunch in a hut on the ski trail that was their own pork and lamb sausage heated over an open fire. The evening meals included moose soup, fresh caught trout, pork, lamb and great home made deserts and more. Each meal was paired with an exceptional wine as they have a sommelier. She was exceptional. Finally the Friday night meas was a five course dinner with a wine pairing. Did I forget to say that the resturant was just named one of Norways 10 best. I want to thank the staff for making it a great week. I highly recommend this trip and would consider doing it again.

Dennis Ormes Cross-Country Skiing in Skåbu, Norway

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