Are you a ski and freedom lover? Do you want to discover virgin territories, alone, as a duo or with friends? Nordic ski touring in Auvergne is made for you!
This discipline combines the pleasure of sliding off the trails and discovering the panoramas of the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy massif.
Find out how to practice it.
Nordic ski touring: a mix of skiing and hiking
Nordic ski touring
This practice is the current version of skiing as it was invented and practiced since prehistoric times by Nordic peoples. It is a practical and efficient way to move around in snowy natural spaces.
The backcountry skier uses the techniques of cross-country skiing and alpine skiing.
It allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of nature, combining the pleasure of skiing and the discovery of the territories. It is practiced off the marked trails.
It is practiced in undeveloped natural snow-covered areas with low and medium slopes and on high plateaus.
Practice Nordic ski touring In Auvergne VolcanSancy
Even if its practice is free, before you start, get in touch with the Nordic areas: Nordic domain of Guéry et the Stèle Nature Sport space. You will be given advice on current conditions (weather and snow). You will find equipment rental there, particularly at the Guéry Nordic area.
Beginner ? The ideal is to be accompanied by the ski instructors which offer initiations (half-day or day) and even stays. They are mountain professionals, who will help you start the activity in complete safety!
Remember before you go there to find out about the weather forecasts, road conditions et snow cover. Thanks to webcams At the start of the cross-country ski trails, you can see the conditions on site in real time.
Also discover our entire snow offer
- cross-country skiing
- snowshoes
- piste maps
- sleigh dogs
- toboggan runs…
What to do without snow?
In this article our suggestions in case of lack of snow.
