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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Winding through the forested hills of the Jorat plateau north of Lausanne, this area offers a respectable network of trails amid a peaceful woodland setting at moderate elevation.
12.7km| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains, gare | |
| (50m) | |
| Froideville, village |
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.
161.8km| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains, gare | |
| (56m) | |
| Les Charbonnières, bif. gare |
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.
18.2km| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel | |
| (28m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (2m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges |
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.
76.5km| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (35m) | |
| Ste-Croix |
| Ste-Croix, gare | |
| (6m) | |
| Les Rasses, village |
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.
4.6km| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel | |
| (28m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (7m) | |
| La Cibourg |
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.
12.5km| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare | |
| (13m) | |
| Evilard, place du village |
| Evilard, place du village | |
| (7m) | |
| Magglingen, Lärchenplatz |
Among the most extensive cross-country areas in the Swiss Jura, Les Breuleux serves as a hub connecting vast networks across the Franches-Montagnes plateau. Wide horizons, scattered spruce forests, and the region's famous free-roaming horses accompany skiers through this expansive terrain.
49km| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel | |
| (28m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds | |
| (11m) | |
| La Ferrière |
Cross-country skiers in the valley frequently say that, if there is a stiff breeze, you simply need to open your arms to be propelled along to Ponts-de-Martel. Although this image raises a smile, it’s true; the route is far more enjoyable when crossed from East to West.
59.1kmTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel, gare sud | |
| (27m) | |
| La Tourne, Col |
Cross-country skiing routes in a variety of landscapes, from forest to peat bog and pasture. Just like being in Lapland or the pastures of the Jura, with the added bonus of the magnificent views over the Pre-Alps.
22.4kmTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (39m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg |
| Fribourg/Freiburg | |
| (17m) | |
| Romont FR |
| Romont FR, gare | |
| (21m) | |
| Sorens, Camping |
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.
35.3kmTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (35m) | |
| Ste-Croix |
| Ste-Croix, gare | |
| (8m) | |
| L'Auberson, Vers-chez-Gueissaz |
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