Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Estavayer-le-Lac 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 Estavayer-le-Lac 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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Switzerland's premier cross-country destination spans a broad high valley in the Vaud Jura, renowned for watchmaking and winter sports alike. The frozen lake and surrounding forests form one of the country's most expansive Nordic domains, drawing enthusiasts from across Europe.
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains, gare (09:05) | |
| 613 (56m) | |
| Les Charbonnières, bif. gare (10:01) |
Home to Switzerland's national sports centre, this resort above Biel/Bienne in the Jura foothills combines athletic heritage with forest trails. The terrain attracts both recreational skiers and those with a more competitive mindset seeking structured training conditions.
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:01) | |
| IC5 (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:42) |
| Biel/Bienne Magglingenb.(Funi) (09:57) | |
| 22 (6m) | |
| Magglingen/Macolin (10:03) |
| Magglingen, Seilbahn (10:10) | |
| 79 (3m) | |
| Magglingen, End der Welt (10:13) |
Set in the Jura mountains near the UNESCO-listed watchmaking city, this compact area provides a gateway to Nordic skiing amid pastoral highland scenery. The rolling terrain and open meadows characterise this modest network suitable for shorter outings.
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:01) | |
| IC5 (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:29) | |
| IR66 (15m) | |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (09:44) |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane,gare (09:47) | |
| EV1 (25m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F,gare/Av.L-Robert (10:12) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (10:22) | |
| 312 (6m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F, Chemin blanc (10:28) |
Set in the Jura highlands near the watchmaking town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, this area offers rolling terrain through open pastures and wooded sections. The high plateau provides reliable snow conditions and sweeping views across the Franco-Swiss border region.
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:01) | |
| IC5 (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:29) | |
| IR66 (15m) | |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (09:44) |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane,gare (09:47) | |
| EV1 (25m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F,gare/Av.L-Robert (10:12) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (10:22) | |
| 303 (6m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F, Abraham-Robert (10:28) |
Sprawling across the high plateaus of the Vaud Jura near the French border, this extensive network traverses forests, meadows, and gentle ridges. The area is known for its music box heritage and offers one of the region's most substantial Nordic trail systems.
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:44) | |
| R12 (36m) | |
| Ste-Croix (10:20) |
| Ste-Croix, gare (10:30) | |
| 615 (6m) | |
| Les Rasses, village (10:36) |
This magnificent route between the Cantons of Berne and Neuchâtel boasts a unique panorama over the plateau and the Alps. On a clear day you can even see the peak of Mont Blanc in the far distance.
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:01) | |
| IC5 (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:42) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:47) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| St-Imier (10:12) |
| St-Imier, gare (10:17) | |
| 121 (7m) | |
| Le Plan-Marmet (10:24) |
“Cross-country skiing at the gateway to the town”. Used to practising a physical activity during their mid-day break, many staff employed by the local watchmaking firms down tools and put on their skis.
17.3 kmTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:01) | |
| IC5 (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:29) | |
| IR66 (15m) | |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (09:44) |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane,gare (09:47) | |
| EV1 (25m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F,gare/Av.L-Robert (10:12) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (10:17) | |
| 304 (7m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, Chasseral (10:24) |
Cross-country skiing south of Lake Thun in the winter wonderland of the Suldtal valley, a nature reserve at the foot of the Morgenberghorn. Enjoy total tranquillity, broken only by the gurgling waters of the Suldbach stream or the wingbeat of a golden eagle.
18.4 kmTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:49) | |
| S30 (39m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:28) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:33) | |
| IR15 (23m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:04) | |
| IC81 (30m) | |
| Spiez (10:34) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:38) | |
| 62 (10m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Mustermattli (10:48) |
This route, which starts from the Mont-Crosin pass, follows the ridge towards la Bise de Cortébert where you will take the same path but in the opposite direction. The view over the Chasseral massif and the closeness of the wind turbines make the detour worthwhile.
24.2 kmTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:01) | |
| IC5 (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:42) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:47) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| St-Imier (10:12) |
| St-Imier (funiculaire) (10:35) | |
| 2020 (4m) | |
| Mont-Soleil (funiculaire) (10:39) |
This moderately difficult trail takes you through forests and pastures, in the heart of the Plateau des Granges and the protected area of the Mouille de La Vraconnaz. Starts and ends at the Hôtel-restaurant de La Grand’Borne.
35.3 kmTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac (08:40) | |
| S30 (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (08:56) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:01) | |
| IC5 (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:41) | |
| R21 (44m) | |
| Buttes (10:25) |
| Buttes, gare (10:28) | |
| 392 (11m) | |
| La Côte-aux-Fées, garage (10:39) |
