For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Saanen. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful cross-country ski trails.
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The 10 Most Beautiful cross-country ski trails in Saanen
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Schönried - Saanenmöser (red)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.3 km
1:00 h
49 m
49 m
First you follow the route taken by the famous GoldenPass line and then you go along the stream: This route is picture-postcard beautiful in a typically Swiss way. It crosses the plateau and winds its way through some delightful wooded areas.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Switzerland
Nathalie von Siebenthal practice trail Turbach MEDIUM
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3 km
0:45 h
44 m
45 m
On the medium length training route used by the former world cup athlete, Nathalie von Siebenthal, cross-country skiers can try to better her times. All the while as you enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Switzerland
Nathalie von Siebenthal practice trail Turbach SHORT
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.2 km
0:15 h
12 m
12 m
On the shortest of the tree training routes used by the former world cup athlete, Nathalie von Siebenthal, cross-country skiers can try to better her times.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Schönried – Saanenmöser (black)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
3.2 km
1:00 h
55 m
63 m
The black slope between Saanenmöser and Schönried gets plenty of sunshine and guarantees a challenging climb with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains around Gstaad, Saanen and Rougemont.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Schönried Langlauf Cross
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1.2 km
0:15 h
9 m
9 m
The training trail is similar to a pumptrack for mountain bikers or a ski cross and will require a high degree of skill on the part of skiers.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Gstaad - Feutersoey - Gsteig, classic + skating
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.2 km
3:30 h
183 m
31 m
After leaving Gstaad for Gsteig, this cross-country trail takes you into the valley with the rushing Saane beside you. Its quiet location with its gentle gradients makes this route especially suitable for enthusiastic skiers.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Saanenmöser (blue)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.9 km
0:20 h
14 m
14 m
Glide over the Saanenmöser plateau and enjoy the impressive mountain scenery.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Nathalie von Siebenthal practice trail Turbach LONG
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6 km
1:25 h
105 m
105 m
On this training route used by the former world cup athlete, Nathalie von Siebenthal, cross-country skiers can try to better her times.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Schönried (blue)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.1 km
0:30 h
1 m
17 m
The slope with artificial snow and floodlit on the sunny mountain terrace of Schönried is picture-postcard beautiful in a typically Swiss way. It crosses the plateau and winds its way through some delightful wooded areas.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Saanen
Moos Loop Schönried (blue)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.2 km
0:15 h
1 m
1 m
Ideal cross-country ski trail for beginners and families in the midst of an idyllic mountain landscape.
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