Nordic skiing

Narrow with a free heel, cross-country skiing seems to offer the perfect cocktail for breaking a bone. That’s true, and that’s why, as a great beginner, you’ll prefer to stay in the tracks for a while, or to take lessons. In this type of skiing, known as “classic” or “alternative”, you’ll be moving and walking. Of course, this original technique becomes very sporty when, instead of scales, you put on non-return wax and try to go fast! Soon you’ll feel comfortable enough to skate like a duck all the time, even uphill. Less waxing, less friction, everything will go much faster and skating will be a revelation. In the Queyras, the ex-tra-ordi-nary night work of the groomers means you can practice both techniques everywhere… With over 150 km of pistes, you’ll have plenty to do. What’s more, international competitors have understood this and come early in the season to prepare in high elevation.