Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Chur by public transport. From romantic forest tracks to scenic high-altitude loops, there’s something for every level of Nordic skier.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Chur to make your planning easier. Make sure to visit the map to explore all cross-country skiing areas and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Following the valley floor where the Anterior and Posterior Rhine rivers meet, this accessible lowland route connects two traditional Romansh villages. The gentle terrain along the riverbanks passes through open farmland and riparian forests typical of the Surselva region.
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Part of the expansive Flims-Laax-Falera region, this extensive network winds through forests and open meadows on a broad plateau above the Rhine gorge, offering terrain suited to all ambitions and fitness levels.
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One of eastern Switzerland's premier cross-country destinations, spanning the broad Hochplateau between Lenzerheide and Valbella. The expansive terrain encompasses frozen lakeshores, rolling meadows, and forest passages, regularly hosting national and international competitions.
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| 182 (27m) | |
This sunny Graubünden resort at the end of a winding valley road provides an extensive network through open snowfields and larch forests. The high-altitude location guarantees reliable snow conditions while the car-free village centre maintains a tranquil mountain atmosphere.
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Spread across the high Rheinwald valley near the historic Splügen Pass, this substantial trail network traverses open alpine terrain surrounded by dramatic peaks, offering a genuine high-mountain cross-country experience.
23.1 kmLearn more on
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| 171 (50m) | |
The slightly hilly trail on the sun terrace of Sagogn offers fantastic views of the mountains surrounding the lower Surselva. Where golf balls fly in summer, we enjoy cross-country skiing and active relaxation from the daily grind in winter.
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| RE5 (24m) | |
Cross-country skiing between Ilanz and Castrisch, at the entrance to the Rhine Gorge. The route makes several loops and winds its way across the open meadow in the Tschentaneras area, accompanied by an amazing backdrop created by the mountains around Ilanz.
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Experience untouched nature in Tamina Valley. On the versatile trail with several loops and shortcuts every cross-country skier finds a suitable challenge.
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| IR35 (17m) | |
| 451 (14m) | |
| 454 (15m) | |
The cross-country ski trail in Flond is the longest in the Obersaxen Mundaun municipality. Across meadows and through short, lightly wooded sections it describes several loops in the direction of Valata before it returns to Flond.
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| RE5 (34m) | |
| 420 (6m) | |
“In Klosters, the cross-country trail to Garfiun is indescribably beautiful,” gushes local elite skier Seraina Boner. The section from romantic Monbiel to the Alp Garfiun and back is not just a well-kept secret amongst locals.
22.9 kmTour published by:
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| S12 (8m) | |
| RE24 (39m) | |
| 235 (0m) | |
