Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing fans from all over the world will find their very own dream trails on over 240 wonderful kilometers of unrivaled scenic diversity, top quality trails and legendary snow reliability. There is no doubt about it: In the Engadin you are always on the right track!

Always on the right track

The network of cross-country ski trails in the Upper Engadine is the largest in Switzerland and the landscape is also one of the most beautiful anywhere. Whether over frozen lakes, through snow-covered forests or in dreamy side valleys - cross-country skiing enthusiasts will find what they are looking for here: top quality trails, guaranteed snow, different topographies and a variety of landscapes that, like cross-country skiing, require stamina, because it is impossible to explore everything the first time. So don't worry if you become a repeat offender - when it comes to cross-country skiing in the Engadine!

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Swiss cross-country ski pass

The cross-country ski pass is valid on over 5,500 km of trails throughout Switzerland.

Classic

It takes around half a meter of snow to create a classic trail. In the Engadine you will find over 240 kilometers of such trails. The classic style is as old as cross-country skiing. When done dynamically, the technique is probably more demanding than skating. But be that as it may. In addition to the trails that offer both a classic and a skating trail, there are also those that are reserved for classic lovers - a total of 135 of them. For example, the one in Val Roseg. More about this dream trail and other tips for classic fun.

Easy

Pontresina - Morteratsch

Cross-country skiing towards the Bernina range

5.50 km

45 m

107 hm

28 hm

Easy

Genussloipe Engadin - Culinary delights meet cross-country skiing

On cross-country skis through the snowy landscape of the Engadin with breaks in charming restaurants - this is what the unique Genussloipe Engadin promises. In each restaurant, a lovingly prepared dish and a selected drink are served.

14.11 km

1:30 h

11 hm

59 hm

Difficult

Dream trail Celerina

Dream trail through the enchanting Stazerwald.

3.92 km

30 m

70 hm

26 hm

Difficult

Roseg Valley Trail (SwitzerlandMobility Route 264)

Over 230 impressive kilometers make up the cross-country trail network of Engadin St. Moritz. A trip to the Roseg Valley is worthwhile: the trail climbs continuously, with three-thousand-meter peaks of the Upper Engadin towering on the left and right.

14.13 km

2:0 h

233 hm

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Skating

Skaters get their money's worth in the Engadin. Around 200 of the more than 240 kilometers of trails can be covered using free technique. A highlight are the lake trails from Maloja to Champfèr - the feeling of gliding over the frozen Upper Engadin lakes gives you wings. A well-intentioned tip: watch out for the Maloja wind. Whether you want to run with or against the wind is up to you - but over 13 kilometers the direction can make a decisive difference. More trail tips for skaters.

Intermediate

Engadin Skimarathon (SwitzerlandMobility Route 265)

Train on the original route of the Engadin Skimarathon.

44.30 km

5:30 h

124 hm

266 hm

Intermediate

Racing trail Surlej/Silvaplana

FIS-approved cross-country ski trail in Engadin.

2.24 km

30 m

25 hm

Easy

Genussloipe Engadin - Culinary delights meet cross-country skiing

14.11 km

1:30 h

11 hm

59 hm

Intermediate

Zuoz - Zernez

The trail leads with sporty ups and downs along the right side of the Inn River down to Zernez. The route mostly runs through a romantically wild winter forest.

18.22 km

2:0 h

152 hm

351 hm

More cross-country skiing experience is not possible

Zuoz Cross-Country Ski Package

Cross-country ski lessons, trail pass and hotel accommodation with breakfast: the Zuoz Cross-Country Ski Package from 13 to 16 December 2026.

Cross-country skiing for families

In the Engadin, families can explore the cross-country trails together. At the Samedan Cross-Country Skiing Park, children and teenagers can even try jumps over the ramp.

Full body training made easy

Cross-country skiing activates almost all the muscles from head to toe and gets the cardiovascular system going.

Skills parks / cross-country course

Technique and balance: learning this sport means acquiring specific skills that can then be applied on the cross-country trail.

Cross-country skiing tips & rules of behaviour

Be ready

The difficulty level of the cross-country trails (easy, medium, difficult), the kilometre and altitude information and the duration help you to choose the route according to your ability.
Allow enough time and find out about the possibilities for turning back.
Skis, bindings, boots, poles. These cross-country skiing centres and sports shops will bring your equipment up to scratch and check the correct length of poles and skis.

Run safely

You need to learn how to glide confidently on narrow skis: cross-country skiing instructors introduce beginners to the correct technique.
Special care is required in icy conditions.
Only use the regular cross-country trails during daylight hours; there are three floodlit night trails in the evening. If you do your laps in the dark, you reduce the quality of the freshly groomed cross-country trails for the next day and run the risk of colliding with snow groomers.
Never walk directly behind a snow groomer. There is a danger to life.

Show consideration

The person travelling downhill has right of way.
Do not skate across the classic track.
On the four marked dog cross-country trails, four-legged friends are allowed to run alongside cross-country skiers without a lead, but dogs are not allowed on any other trails.
An extensive network of winter hiking trails is available to pedestrians and cyclists. They leave tracks on the cross-country ski trails that impair the quality of the piste.
The rules of conduct of the International Ski Federation FIS also ensure conflict-free cross-country skiing enjoyment.

Indication of the level of technical difficulty

The following colours and shapes are used to indicate the technical difficulty level.

🟦 Easy: mostly flat, max. approx. 10% incline/ decline, clearly visible descents

🟥 Intermediate: undulating terrain, up to approx. 20% incline/ decline, bends require active changes of direction

⬛ Difficult: longer or steeper sections than "Medium"

Perfectly waxed for the track

Waxing tips from the Swiss Cross-Country Skiing School in Pontresina

In the Engadin, proper ski preparation ensures unadulterated cross-country skiing enjoyment. Discover practical tips and instructions for optimally adjusting your skis to the snow and conditions – for perfect gliding in an incomparable winter landscape.

Cross-country skiing centres

Cross-country skiing centres in the Engadin are ideal starting points for a day on the trails, offering direct access to the cross-country network. Depending on the centre, facilities include changing rooms, showers and waxing stations, as well as equipment rental and cross-country skiing lessons.