Cross-Country Skiing Holidays

Name: Cross-Country Skiing
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.7 (276 reviews)

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 USD 3898

USD 3600

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Mixed activity week in a remote part of Finland

Winter

8 Days from USD 2550

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Ski surrounded by the Italian Dolomites' jagged peaks

Winter

8 Days from USD 5100

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Our guides have the inside track on all the best trails in this little known area

Winter

8 Days from USD 4050

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Discover Europe's last remaining wilderness

Winter

8 Days from USD 3080

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

This is one of our most popular cross-country skiing holidays with Headwater guests returning year after year.

Winter

8 Days from USD 1670

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Self-guided cross-country skiing in a winter wonderland.

Winter

8 Days from USD 1955

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Cross-country skiing from a picture-postcard Swiss village

Winter

8 Days from USD 2075

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Stay in Yllas, a cross country skier's paradise in the heart of Finnish Lapland.

Winter

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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

What’s not to love about this trip? If you are like me and you love winter activities, head out to Rajamma to go dog sledding, reindeer sledding, eat the most fantastic food and relax with traditional local Sami folk!

Neil Markides Arctic Circle Aurora Adventure

The Dolomites are a beautiful region and this trip is a fun way to explore it by skii. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between physical activity and relaxation. Each day offered scenic ski routes through pristine, snow-covered landscapes—peaceful forests, frozen lakes, and charming alpine villages. Our guide Michele was not only highly skilled and knowledgeable about the terrain but also enthusiastic and encouraging, making the experience enjoyable for skiers of all levels. Whether you were a first-timer or an experienced skier, you felt supported and challenged in all the right ways.

The hotel was cozy and we ate delicious meals—exactly what you want after a day on the trails.

Robyn Lewis Italian Dolomites Cross-country Skiing

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