Cross-country skiing holidays

Cross-country skiing holidays, whether classic or skating style, with family or friends, there's something for everyone!

Cross-country skiing holidays

Cross-country skiing holidays, whether classic or skating style, with family or friends, there's something for everyone!
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Zoé - 34 ans

february 2026 In a group Cross-country skiing week and introduction to skating
Translated from French
Fantastic stay in the Vercors. Days spent on sports activities led by a professional, and relaxing evenings at the gîte with sauna, Nordic bath, and delicious meals (vegetarian in my case) shared with the other guests. A truly excellent stay!
Published on 02/03/2026
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lionel - 44 ans

february 2026 In family Alpine skiing and relaxation week in Pelvoux-Vallouise, Écrins
Translated from French
very affordable trip
Published on 24/02/2026
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Régis - 36 ans

february 2026 In a group Introduction to skating in the Vercors
Translated from French
Professional, practical, and efficient. I highly recommend them.
Published on 11/02/2026

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,7/5
(46 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
Z

Zoé - 34 ans

february 2026 In a group Cross-country skiing week and introduction to skating
Translated from French
Fantastic stay in the Vercors. Days spent on sports activities led by a professional, and relaxing evenings at the gîte with sauna, Nordic bath, and delicious meals (vegetarian in my case) shared with the other guests. A truly excellent stay!
Published on 02/03/2026
l

lionel - 44 ans

february 2026 In family Alpine skiing and relaxation week in Pelvoux-Vallouise, Écrins
Translated from French
very affordable trip
Published on 24/02/2026
R

Régis - 36 ans

february 2026 In a group Introduction to skating in the Vercors
Translated from French
Professional, practical, and efficient. I highly recommend them.
Published on 11/02/2026

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Discover cross-country skiing

The history of the discipline

Did you know? Originating in the Nordic countries and used for transportation, cross-country skiing is the oldest skiing discipline. Initially a simple means of getting around, cross-country skiing has become a recreational and sporting activity, and also an Olympic event for the first time at the Chamonix Games in 1924.

Over the years, cross-country skiing has reinvented and modernized itself, thanks in particular to the evolution of equipment and the various techniques involved. Its popularity continues to grow, and it is becoming a truly trendy sport due to its authenticity, its ecological appeal, and its athletic nature.

The different ways to practice cross-country skiing

Classic, skating or Nordic?

Indeed, this discipline has only one word, but so many techniques available to you, allowing you to practice it according to your preferences. We explain all the differences between each one.

On the trails, a distinction is made between classic cross-country skiing, practiced using the diagonal stride technique, and skating, which resembles the skating stride. Classic skiing is open to everyone and is recommended for beginners. The tracks are there to guide, assist, and reassure you. Skating is for more experienced skiers who enjoy the thrill, speed, and physical challenge.

Off-piste, there's Nordic ski touring, which involves exploring off-piste areas in a manner similar to ski touring. Nordic cross-country skis are wider, making descents more stable.

Where to go cross-country skiing?

Cross-country skiing holidays in the Vercors

The Vercors is our favorite territory and our favorite playground! Its plateaus, perched between 1,000m and 1,900m altitude, are renowned for being a fabulous Nordic land! This natural park, straddling the Isère and Drôme departments, will allow you to explore among majestic fir trees, vertiginous mountain ranges, and incredibly rich flora and fauna.

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