Cross country skiing vacation in the French Alps
Experience blissful solitude amid pristine wintery surroundings, with this cross country skiing vacation in the French Alps. Practise your skills and enjoy the stunning scenery, as an expert local guide leads your friendly group out to a different location each day.
Ski cross country through beautiful winter scenery in the French Alps Over 130km of Nordic ski terrain available Immerse yourself in the blissful silence of empty trails Services of an expert local cross country skiing guide throughout Different locations, and restaurants for lunch, every day No experience needed – but you will need a decent level of fitness Tree planted for every traveler
Price
€773To€850 excluding flights
More info
Price is based on 2 sharing a room and includes bed and breakfast accommodation, tour guide, instruction and local transport.
Description of Cross country skiing vacation in the French Alps
Price information
€773To€850 excluding flights
Price is based on 2 sharing a room and includes bed and breakfast accommodation, tour guide, instruction and local transport.
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Travel guides
Learn all about Haute Savoie, Mont Blanc and Ecrins National Park, and enjoy the alpine high life, with our complete guide.
You don’t have to be part of the piste posse to revel in the mountains in winter.
Reviews
1 Reviews of Cross country skiing vacation in the French Alps
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2023 by Sue Kay
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
it was all lovely and the cross country skiing in the mountains with blue skies and plenty of snow was the most memorable.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
get fit if you can
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope so. I used local accommodation and bought food locally and used the train for more than half of the travel
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Grat
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
CARBON REDUCTIONTraveling by train:
We encourage guests to travel by train and offer a 3% discount for eligible rail journeys. Guillestre is accessible via Mont-Dauphin–Guillestre station, including connections with the overnight train from Paris.
Human-powered skiing:
Cross country skiing is a human-powered activity practised on groomed Nordic trails without ski lifts. During the vacation, guests share transport between Guillestre and the different Nordic ski areas, rather than traveling separately.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
This vacation introduces guests to the Nordic ski areas of Arvieux, Crévoux and Ceillac, where skiing takes place on designated, groomed trails through forests and mountain valleys.
Throughout the three days, guests discover different Nordic skiing techniques, including classic skiing, skating and biathlon, while exploring the winter landscapes of the Southern French Alps.
Supporting nature restoration:
We make a contribution on behalf of every traveler to rewilding projects through our partner Mossy Earth, supporting initiatives focused on habitat restoration and biodiversity.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYGuests stay in a locally owned hotel in Guillestre, with opportunities to eat in independent restaurants and hire ski equipment from local businesses. This helps direct some of the vacation spending towards businesses in the surrounding communities.
Local expertise:
Ski instruction is provided by qualified local instructors who live and work in the Southern French Alps. Their knowledge of the Nordic ski areas helps guests discover the region while supporting local professional activity during the winter season.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
We work with local partners and pay agreed professional rates for ski instruction and tourism services, supporting employment in the region.
A welcoming learning environment:
This trip is designed for cross country skiers who already have some experience and want to develop their skills. The instructor adapts the sessions to the group's abilities, helping participants improve their classic technique, discover or progress in skating and try biathlon in a supportive small-group setting.
We are committed to treating everyone fairly and respectfully, from the local people we work with to the travelers who join our vacations.
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