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.

Jura cross-country track skiing

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GRAND TRAVERSE OF THE JURA: (France/Switzerland)

Dates:

07–15/01/2012

21–29/01/2012
11–19/02/2012
(NEW DATE!)

Levels:

Intermediate

A fabulous journey across the Jura mountains on cross-country skis
Ski meadows, forests and high ridges – with stunning views of the Alps.
From village-to-village staying at hotels and ‘auberges’ with superb regional food and wine – whilst your bags go by bus!
Quick access from Geneva airport with many flight options.

 

Costs: £1195 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)

 

Enjoying the view

Above: A stop on a long downhill at the end of the day.

Left: Peace and quietness along the trail

Photos: Julia Tregaskis

Cross-country track skiing

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DOLOMITES TRACK EXPLORER: (Italy)

Dates: 22–29/01/2012
Levels:

Intermediate

Nordic week with coaching, exploring various areas of the Val di Fiemme.
Ski this Nordic paradise surrounded by the most dramatic mountains of the Alps.
Enjoy the quiet of the meadows and forests, the charm of the villages.
Ideal 'training week' for those taking part in the Marcialonga Race (optional!).

 

Costs: £1095 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)

 

skiing in the Dolomites

Above: Skiing in the Dolomites: great terrain and great backdrops.

Left: Enjoying the freedom and lightness of Nordic skiing,

Photos: Julia Tregaskis

Cross-country track tour in Italy

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ITALIAN NORDIC SKI WEEKEND: (Italy)

Dates:

05–09/01/2012

23–27/02/2012

08–12/03/2012

Levels:

Introductory

A perfect introduction to cross country skiing – or refresh existing skills.
Three track-based instruction days at three different venues in the Val d’Aosta.
Val Ferret below Mt Blanc; Arpy amongst quiet woods; Cogne in the Gran Paradiso.
Ideal input/preparation for Norwegian hut-to-hut tours.
  Enjoy true Italian hospitality with good food high on the agenda!

 

Costs: £625 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)

 

Nordic ski technique instruction

Above: Sun, snow and Europe’s biggest peaks – what a place to be!

Left: Perfect for Nordic ski learning and developing

Photos: Tracks & Trails

cross-countryy in Chamonix

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CHAMONIX: SNOWSHOE & SKI: (France)

Dates: 29/01–05/02/2012
Levels:

Introductory

For those with little or no cross country skiing or snowshoe experience.
Snowshoe to peaks and cross-country ski with views of Mt Blanc.
Ski in the Italian Val Ferret then snowshoe to an Alpine hut for a night.
Warning! The activities this weekend could be addictive!
Very comfortable chalet accommodation and very easy to reach from the UK.

 

Costs: £995 (full board package ex. flights and airport transfers)

 

Snowshoeing in Chamonix

Above: Snowshoeing powder!

Left: Nordic skiing in the dramatic Val Ferret, Italy.
Photos: Tracks & Trails

Cross-country tour in the Jura

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JURA HIGHLIGHTS WEEKEND: (France)

Dates:

02–06/02/2012

16–20/02/2012

Levels:

Introductory/intermediate

Three days skiing the Nordic tracks of the Jura Mountains.
Enjoy forest trails, limestone plateaux and great panorama of the Alps.
Improve technique, develop confidence and relax away from work!
Based very conveniently to Geneva airport.

 

Costs: £655 (package ex. flights and airport transfers)

 

Typical Jura terrain

Above: Typical Jura terrain – come and enjoy it too!

Left: This must be the right way!

Photos: Julia Tregaskis

Ski safari in the Haute Savoie

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HAUTE SAVOIE NORDIC SKI SAFARI: (France)

Dates: 05–12/02/2012
Levels:

Intermediate

Six days skiing some wonderful Nordic areas from a base below the high Alps.
Charming family-run hotel with views of the Chaine des Aravis – and the ski trails start from the door!
Minibus provided for daily expeditions to neighbouring ski areas.
Enjoy some excellent and varied Nordic skiing, develop you Nordic skills – and sample the wine and food of the region!
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)

 

Cross-country skiers

Above: Nordic terrain for all, with Alpine surrounds!

Left: These chalets often serve ‘vin chaud’ …!

Photos: Julia Tregaskis

         

All photos on this page: ©John Eames, except where credited otherwise