Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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| Lausanne, gare (08:37) | |
| m2 (2m) | |
| Lausanne, Riponne-M. Béjart (08:39) |
| Lausanne, Riponne-M. Béjart (09:08) | |
| 60 (34m) | |
| Froideville, Laiterie (09:42) |
Perched in the Jura mountains above Lake Geneva, this resort offers sweeping views across to the Alps. The forested trails wind through typical Jura landscape, combining gentle rolling terrain with more challenging sections through spruce woodlands.
17.4km| Lausanne (08:30) | |
| RE33 (30m) | |
| Gland (09:00) |
| Gland, gare nord (09:04) | |
| 830 (40m) | |
| St-George, village (09:44) |
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| Lausanne (08:34) | |
| IC5 (47m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:29) | |
| IR66 (28m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:57) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (10:02) | |
| R36 (2m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds-Est (10:04) |
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| Lausanne (08:34) | |
| IC5 (47m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:29) | |
| IR66 (28m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:57) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (10:03) | |
| R20 (1m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges (10:04) |
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| Lausanne (08:34) | |
| IC5 (26m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:00) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains, gare (09:05) | |
| 613 (56m) | |
| Les Charbonnières, bif. gare (10:01) |
At the foot of the legendary family resort of Leysin, the cross-country ski trail in the lower part of the village is an ideal chance to exercise, enjoy the sunshine and relax and recharge in a stunning setting surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks.
6.9kmTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (22m) | |
| Leysin-Village (09:34) |
Les Paccots: never has the mountain been closer! The topography of the location is ideal, with its gently undulating pastures. With four kilometres of runs through the pastures, the run is surrounded by the summits of the Dent de Lys and the Teysachaux.
3.6kmTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:40) | |
| IR15 (17m) | |
| Palézieux (08:57) |
| Palézieux (09:09) | |
| S50 (9m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:18) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:23) | |
| 492 (20m) | |
| Les Paccots, Les Rosalys (09:43) |
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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| Lausanne (08:40) | |
| IR15 (33m) | |
| Romont FR (09:13) |
| Romont FR, gare (09:24) | |
| 471 (21m) | |
| Sorens, Camping (09:45) |
This trail is located on the closest peak to Vevey, Les Pléiades, which although not very high offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and the nearby Alps. Alternating flat sections with moderate descents and climbs through beautiful scenery.
11.6kmTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (14m) | |
| Vevey (08:45) |
| Vevey (09:05) | |
| R35 (31m) | |
| Lally (09:36) |
The Nordic sports centre is in Im Fang, alongside the cantonal road between Charmey and Jaun. The place is surrounded by the peaks of the Vanil d’Arpille or the Hochmatt and is well known for its early, long-lasting snow cover.
10.1kmTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:40) | |
| IR15 (33m) | |
| Romont FR (09:13) |
| Romont FR (09:21) | |
| RE3 (33m) | |
| Broc-Village (09:54) |
| Broc-Village, gare (09:58) | |
| 260 (13m) | |
| Charmey (Gruyère),La Fulateyre (10:11) |
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