Cross-country skiing in Villars

Cross-country skiing is a complete sport that puts your whole body into action and gives you a cardio workout! You evolve at your own pace on perfectly marked trails that lead you between forests and valleys.

Most cross-country ski trails are laid out in two styles: classic (in the parallel tracks) or skating (on the groomed trail).

• Classic cross-country skiing is accessible to beginners. Thanks to a longer pair of skis, prepared not to roll back with each step, you quickly find the right rhythm to glide the skis, by coordinating your arms and legs.
• Skating cross-country skiing requires a little more balance to find the right glide on shorter skis. The impetus is given by your legs in this sportier version of cross-country skiing.

In Villars, you start from the Col de la Croix road, which is closed to traffic in winter. After the first kilometre, you'll arrive near the Refuge de la Verneyre (for a snack). Continue on to the Villars Golf Club and its restaurant in the heart of the slopes, or head for the Col de la Croix for a panoramic climb or Coufin and its majestic scenery.

The Plan Meunier loop is an ideal alternative for beginners who are afraid of the difference in altitude.