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Cross-country ski trails in Valais

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The enchanting Swiss canton of Valais opens up a fascinating world for cross-country skiers. With a total of 21 cross-country skiing regions, Valais offers an impressive variety of routes. From the majestic peaks of the Aletsch Glacier to romantic routes in Champex-Lac and the snow-covered forests of Crans Montana, each region has its own distinctive charm. Cross-country skiing in Valais allows you to explore the winter beauty of the region on skis.

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The 10 most beautiful cross-country ski trails in Valais

Cross-Country Skiing · Val d'Hérens
Pralong loop cross-country ski trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
6 km
1:30 h
52 m
68 m
This easy loop winds through the enchanting Val des Dix, at the foot of the Grande Dixence dam.
Val d'Hérens Tourisme
Cross-Country Skiing · Val d'Hérens
Evolène-Les Haudères cross-country ski loop | Intermediate version
recommended route Difficulty moderate
9.9 km
2:10 h
96 m
96 m
This loop winds between the villages of Evolène and Les Haudères, following the "La Borgne" river.
Val d'Hérens Tourisme
Sur le plateau de l'A Neuve
Cross-Country Skiing · Pays du St-Bernard
La Fouly cross country track
recommended route Difficulty difficult
10.2 km
2:00 h
143 m
143 m
This ten kilometre trail takes in the north and south sides of La Fouly resort, as well as the splendid A Neuve plateau at the foot of the eponymous glacier.
Pays du St-Bernard
Cross-Country Skiing · Leuk - Leukerbad
Daubensee Gemmi
recommended route Difficulty easy closed
5.1 km
1:00 h
17 m
17 m
High above Leukerbad, the alpine cross-country trail loops over the Daubensee and the Gemmi plateau. With the impressive mountain scenery, a winter highlight for cross-country skiing fans.
Leukerbad
Fun trail, cross-country skiers
Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Funloipe
recommended route Difficulty moderate
2.2 km
0:25 h
8 m
6 m
The Funloipe offers, as the name suggests, great cross-country skiing fun. Playfully curved and maybe completely different tomorrow? Let yourself be surprised. 
Goms Tourismus
On the way towards Eiu-Sand
Cross-Country Skiing · Saas-Grund
Trail Saastal
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
22.6 km
5:00 h
385 m
385 m
The trail in the Saas Valley leads from Saas-Grund along the Saaser Vispa to Saas-Balen and Saas-Almagell, offering impressive views of the Saas four-thousand-meter peaks.
Saastal Tourismus AG
Cross-Country Skiing · Sierre - Anniviers - Vercorin
2. Zinal - Small loop of Plats de la Lée (blue trail)
recommended route Difficulty easy
3.9 km
0:55 h
65 m
65 m
Easy loop (classic/skating) away from the village with a magnificent view of the majestic Besso
Val d'Anniviers
Cross-country ski trail Simplonpass
Cross-Country Skiing · Valais
Simplon cross-country ski trail
recommended route Difficulty easy closed
1.8 km
0:30 h
18 m
18 m
In a paradisiacal snowy landscape, the Simplon Pass offers you a groomed trail for classic and skating styles. The historic mountain pass is also open in winter and is an ideal recreational area with high snow reliability.
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Dog trail Oberwald - Obergesteln
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.3 km
0:50 h
28 m
17 m
Paw prints welcome! On the circular route between Oberwald and Obergesteln, the four-legged friends can indulge their urge to move, while their owners run obediently alongside in the tracks.
Goms Tourismus
Forest, cross-country ski trail, snow, sky, cross-country skier
Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Rhonequelle training trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
6.2 km
1:35 h
196 m
196 m
Test your own limits on the 200 meters of elevation of the Rhonequelle training trail.
Goms Tourismus
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Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Rottenloipe Oberwald - Niederwald
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 19.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 155 m

The barrier-free Rottenloipe runs over 26 piste kilometers from Oberwald to Niederwald. It offers an ideal opportunity for athletes and ...

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Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Hillside cross-country trail Oberwald - Niederwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 21.5 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 5 m
Descent 131 m

The sporty hillside cross-country trail runs from Oberwald to Niederwald. It features gentle ascents and mild descents and is especially suitable ...

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Cross-Country Skiing · Valais
Goms Sun Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 57 m
Descent 14 m

Valais and with it the Goms belong to the sunniest regions of Switzerland. Cross-country skiers can expect especially a lot of sun on the right ...

from Delia Inniger,   Valais/Wallis Promotion
Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Forest trail Oberwald - Oberwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.3 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 32 m

The forest trail is a Nordic-style trail in the wildly romantic Pischäwald. The start and end point of this over five-kilometer-long loop trail ...

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Cross-Country Skiing · Valais
Gommer night trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.6 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 12 m
Descent 12 m

On a lit circular trail between Obergesteln and Ulrichen, there is the opportunity to practice cross-country skiing every evening from 5:30 pm to ...

from Delia Inniger,   Valais/Wallis Promotion
Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
FIS / Race Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 43 m
Descent 57 m

You can ski like a professional cross-country skier on the approximately four-kilometer-long FIS race trail near Ulrichen. Ambitious skiers can ...

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Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Rhonequelle training trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 196 m
Descent 196 m

Test your own limits on the 200 meters of elevation of the Rhonequelle training trail.

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Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Obergoms training trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 5.9 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 71 m

Ambitious cross-country skiers have three different training tracks available in Obergoms: All aimed at maximizing personal fitness and endurance.

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Cross-Country Skiing · Goms
Dog trail Oberwald - Obergesteln
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.3 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 17 m

Paw prints welcome! On the circular route between Oberwald and Obergesteln, the four-legged friends can indulge their urge to move, while their ...

from Goms Tourismus,   Goms Tourismus

Aletsch Arena - Langlaufen im UNESCO-Welterbe

Ski resorts · Bernese Alps
Aletsch Arena
closed
Snow depth Mountain top
–
Skiruns
–/104 km
Lifts open
0/36
Last snowfall
–
 

Schöne Langlaufgebiete im Wallis

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Trail Blatten - Fafleralp by Annina
January 08, 2020 · Community
War letzten Samstag (4. Januar) dort. Perfekte Bedingungen, eine Unmenge an Schnee und eine frisch gemachte Piste fast für mich alleine - sie wird tatsächlich mit Fussgängern geteilt, was die Qualität am Samstag jedoch nicht beeinträchtigte. Die Aussicht von der Fafleralp (Aussichtspunkt) ist super!! Komme gerne wieder!!
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Route done on January 04, 2020
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Wiler Village Cross-Country Skiing Trail by Däneler
December 28, 2019 · Community
Dorfloipe (3km-Schlaufe) ist tipptopp. Restliche Loipe muss mit Fussgängern geteilt werden - bitte ändern!
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Route done on December 28, 2019
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Moubra Trail by Delia
December 29, 2017 · Community
Abwechslungsreiche Loipe mit zahlreichen Auf- und Abstiegen ❄️ Die Loipe Bluche verbindet die Golf Loipe mit der Moubra Loipe. Zwischenhalt im Restaurant La plage direkt an der Strecke.
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