{"id":20929,"date":"2017-10-03T09:55:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T07:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=20929"},"modified":"2021-08-12T17:31:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T15:31:48","slug":"esqui-de-fondo-pirineo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/cross-country-skiing-pyrenees\/","title":{"rendered":"The best places to practice cross-country skiing in the Pyrenees"},"content":{"rendered":"

The defenders of the Nordic skiing<\/strong> never tire of defending its advantages. It is a much more economical form of skiing than alpine skiing, both equipment hire and access to the slopes is cheaper. You don't have to use ski lifts or queue. You are free to decide your own route through forests, meadows... and when you want to stop, you do. You can practice it on signposted slopes or outside them (modality backcountry<\/strong>). Most of the Nordic ski schools in the resorts will organise routes for you, if you want.<\/p>

Did you know that Nordic skiing is also one of the most complete sports - yes, that's right. Nordic skiing works all the muscles in the body, just like swimming. Unlike downhill skiing, Nordic skiing works the body without strain and without impact on the joints, which considerably reduces the risk of injury. The almost non-existence of slopes and the fact that the heel is unattached are also factors that contribute to the fact that injuries are less frequent.<\/p>

If you've never been Nordic skiing before, it's never too late to start. Learning is relatively easy, you can do it yourself. There are two styles, the classic <\/strong>in which the skis glide over traces or tracks. This style is recommended if you are just starting out, as you will have to concentrate on keeping your balance. The second style is the skater<\/strong>You skate forward on skis, you get more speed and this is a mode that requires a bit more practice.<\/p>

Cross-country skiing in the Aragonese Pyrenees<\/h2>

In the Aragonese Pyrenees there are 9 spaces<\/strong> where you can go Nordic skiing and a total of 138 kilometres of slopes. There are schools in each resort and you can rent equipment. All you have to do is choose the landscape or place to go skiing. <\/p>

Cross-country skiing is the winter endurance sport par excellence. It is practised on flat or slightly sloping terrain.<\/strong> and the Aragonese Pyrenees offer a good number of slopes where it can be practised, such as the Candanch\u00fa circuit, those of Linza, Lizara and Gabardito -in the Parque Natural de los Valles Occidentales, in the area of Hecho and Ans\u00f3- or the cross-border station of Somport <\/strong><\/strong>-very close to Ast\u00fan and Candanch\u00fa, in the mountain pass of the same name-.<\/p>

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