Nordic skiing is a skiing discipline comprising all types of ski not fixed on his heel. And what does this mean? It means that in practice, the heel of the boot is not fixed at the base of the skis. A substantial difference with skiing applied. The traditionally most practiced in Catalonia.
Modalities like cross-country skiing, Telemark skiing, or biathlon, is typical of Nordic skiing. When we talk about this sport, we put on the role a soft sport, which does not require joint impact and with a low risk of injury. At the same time, it allows you to enjoy great snowy landscapes . In fact, it is a highly recommended sport for the recovery of some athletes.
The classic cross-country skiing technique is the most traditional since it comes directly from the primitive ways of moving through the snow It is the easiest to learn since the basic gestures come from the movement of walking to which you have to add a sliding and a force of arms through the rods. If you are new and you suffer in case you do not go out, do not suffer. The machines that prepare the tracks mark the snow trail and the skis are channeled on the trail and thus do not intersect and balance is maintained more easily. You have to try it!
Long live the Nordic!
With Tot Nòrdic, the trademark from the Nordic ski resorts of Catalonia, you can practice this ski mode. In addition, with the seasonal pass of any FGC station , you have free access to all All Nordic stations. Check here the rest of the advantages of FGC Tourism – Season 2019 -2020.
Where can we practice it?
1. TAVASCAN
Tavascan is located at Pallars Sobirà in the center of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park. A familiar place to enjoy skiing and total tranquility in an incomparable high mountain setting. It is a station that in addition to offering Nordic ski circuits , you can also practice alpine skiing and is the basis for the practice of other winter activities such as extreme skiing, freeride or mountain skiing. The base of the station is the refuge of the Pleta del Prat.
2. GUILS DE FONTANERA
Guils de Fontanera, located in full Cerdanya and 12 km from Puigcerdá and with 34km of slopes, and 10km adapted to snowshoes. Its situation on a slope of Atlantic influence guarantees more snow time and better quality. The station enjoys magnificent panoramic views.
3. LLES CERDAÑA
The Lles station is located in La Cerdanya and with stunning views of the Serra del Cadí and the Cerdanya Valley. In the shelter is where very young in Kiilan Jornet made his first raisins in the mountains and in the snow. His father, Eduard Jornet, was for a few years the guardian of the shelter. The connection to the Aransa station provides 67 km of skiing which makes it one of the largest Nordic ski domains. The refuge of Cap del Rec is the center of many summer and winter activities.
4. ARANSA
Aransa is located in the Cerdanya region, in 5 km from the town of Aransa. Its circuits run through extraordinary forests that alternate with views of the Serra del Cadí and the Cerdanya Valley and the Alt Urgell in the highest parts. It is connected to the neighboring Lles station which provides an extensive ski area.
5. SANT JOAN DE L’ERM
Sant Joan del Erm station is located between Alt Urgell and Pallars Sobirà and within the Natural Park of Alt Pirineu.
The most characteristic is the variety of circuits that run through spectacular forests of firs, birches and black pine. The Basseta refuge is the main core of the station and the center of many activities throughout the year.
6. TUIXENT-LA VANSA
Tuixent-la Vansa , located on the north face of the Massif of Port del Comte and has magnificent views of Pedraforca and the Serra del Cadí. Easily accessible and very close to Central Catalonia.
The Vansa Valley and Tuixent also offers activities throughout the year and is an important center of services.
7. VIRÓS-VALL FERRERA
Virós-Vallferrera is located in the Pallars Sobirà within the Alt Natural Park Pirineu, in an ideal environment .
The refuge of the Gallfer, open all year, is the main center of the station from which all kinds can be done of activities in a place of special natural interest. Do not miss it and visit it!
