Nordic Courses and Tours in the Alps:
GRAND TRAVERSE OF THE JURA (France/Switzerland): a classic village-to-village tour along
the high valleys of the Jura mountains.
DOLOMITES TRACK EXPLORER (Italy): track skiing and coaching, exploring the Nordic ski areas of
the Val di Fiemme.
ITALIAN NORDIC SKI WEEKEND: 3 days track skiing based in the Val d’Aosta.
CHAMONIX: SNOWSHOE & SKI (France): experience and learn both of these winter activities.
JURA HIGHLIGHTS WEEKEND (France): a long weekend sampling the best Nordic skiing in the Jura Mountains.
HAUTE SAVOIE NORDIC SKI SAFARI (France): enjoy several top quality Nordic areas from a
comfortable base.
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GRAND TRAVERSE OF THE JURA: (France/Switzerland)
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A fabulous journey across the Jura mountains on cross-country skis |
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Ski meadows, forests and high ridges – with stunning views of the Alps. |
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From village-to-village staying at hotels and ‘auberges’ with superb regional food and wine – whilst your bags go by bus! |
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Quick access from Geneva airport with many flight options. |
Costs: £1195 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)
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Above: A stop on a long downhill at the end of the day.
Left: Peace and quietness along the trail
Photos: Julia Tregaskis
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DOLOMITES TRACK EXPLORER: (Italy)
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Nordic week with coaching, exploring various areas of the Val di Fiemme. |
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Ski this Nordic paradise surrounded by the most dramatic mountains of the Alps. |
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Enjoy the quiet of the meadows and forests, the charm of the villages. |
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Ideal 'training week' for those taking part in the Marcialonga Race (optional!). |
Costs: £1095 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)
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Above: Skiing in the Dolomites: great terrain and great backdrops.
Left: Enjoying the freedom and lightness of Nordic skiing,
Photos: Julia Tregaskis
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ITALIAN NORDIC SKI WEEKEND: (Italy)
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A perfect introduction to cross country skiing – or refresh existing skills. |
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Three track-based instruction days at three different venues in the Val d’Aosta. |
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Val Ferret below Mt Blanc; Arpy amongst quiet woods; Cogne in the Gran Paradiso. |
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Ideal input/preparation for Norwegian hut-to-hut tours. |
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Enjoy true Italian hospitality with good food high on the agenda! |
Costs: £625 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)
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Above: Sun, snow and Europe’s biggest peaks – what a place to be!
Left: Perfect for Nordic ski learning and developing
Photos: Tracks & Trails
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CHAMONIX: SNOWSHOE & SKI: (France)
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For those with little or no cross country skiing or snowshoe experience. |
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Snowshoe to peaks and cross-country ski with views of Mt Blanc. |
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Ski in the Italian Val Ferret then snowshoe to an Alpine hut for a night. |
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Warning! The activities this weekend could be addictive! |
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Very comfortable chalet accommodation and very easy to reach from the UK. |
Costs: £995 (full board package ex. flights and airport transfers)
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Above: Snowshoeing powder!
Left: Nordic skiing in the dramatic Val Ferret, Italy.
Photos: Tracks & Trails
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JURA HIGHLIGHTS WEEKEND: (France)
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Three days skiing the Nordic tracks of the Jura Mountains. |
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Enjoy forest trails, limestone plateaux and great panorama of the Alps. |
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Improve technique, develop confidence and relax away from work! |
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Based very conveniently to Geneva airport. |
Costs: £655 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)
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Above: Typical Jura terrain – come and enjoy it too!
Left: This must be the right way!
Photos: Julia Tregaskis
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HAUTE SAVOIE NORDIC SKI SAFARI: (France)
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Six days skiing some wonderful Nordic areas from a base below the high Alps. |
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Charming family-run hotel with views of the Chaine des Aravis – and the ski trails start from the door! |
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Minibus provided for daily expeditions to neighbouring ski areas. |
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Enjoy some excellent and varied Nordic skiing, develop you Nordic skills – and sample the wine and food of the region! |
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Quick access from Geneva; revel in the history, tradition and scenery of these little-known mountain areas. |
Costs: £1075 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)
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Above: Nordic terrain for all, with Alpine surrounds!
Left: These chalets often serve ‘vin chaud’ …!
Photos: Julia Tregaskis
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All photos on this page: ©John Eames, except where credited otherwise
