For cross country skiing, we use a centre at Armentarola near San Cassiano, where a series of well-marked woodland tracks provide circular routes (skating and classic) of varying difficulty and length. These trails meander through the trees and meadows in a magnificent and tranquil setting dominated by the canyon walls of the Conturines massif. Skis and shoes can be hired and instruction is available too. There is a typically alpine bar and restaurant with an attractive sun terrace, where you can 'recharge your batteries' between various route itineraries. Further afield, there is Cortina, Val Gardena, Pustertal and Dobbiaco, all offering similarly beautiful itineraries. The advanced cross country skier may feel limited by the options in the Val Badia but it is ideal for people who might want a few days on cross country skis, or for anyone just wanting to try it out.

In Pedraces, we include cross country skiing as one of our organised itineraries along with walking, snowshoeing and downhill skiing. In Arabba, we only offer it a couple of times a week. Some activities are subject to the availability of transport. When supplementary transport is used, the cost is shared across the party.