Cross-country skiing

Nods - Les Prés-Vaillons

Les Prés-d'Orvin – Nods

Cross-country skiing, Les Prés-d'Orvin. © www.loipen.ch

Length
- 11 km
Length
Ascents | Descents
- 261 m | 266 m
Ascents | Descents
Technical | Fitness level
- Sporty | Challenging
Technical | Fitness level

The route connecting Nods to Les Prés-Vaillons allows cross-country skiers coming from French-speaking Switzerland to reach the Les Prés-d’Orvin Nordic skiing area. After a relatively flat start, the trail continues with a demanding climb involving 260 metres of elevation gain.

Starting from Nods, cross-country ski trail no. 10 leads to Les Prés-Vaillons and the Les Prés-d’Orvin cross-country skiing network. This connection provides convenient access to the Nordic skiing area, particularly for skiers coming from French-speaking Switzerland.
The route begins with a relatively flat section, ideal for warming up, before tackling a more demanding climb. With 260 metres of elevation gain, this route is best suited to cross-country skiers with a good level of fitness.
Once at Les Prés-Vaillons, skiers can continue their outing along the various trails of the Nordic skiing area and enjoy the winter landscapes of the Grand Chasseral.

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