Is Sexten a nice cross-country skiing area?

Yes, Sesto is a great cross-country skiing area with lots of varied opportunities in the valley and a very nice high-altitude trail to the Nemes Alm. More information

Is cross-country skiing difficult to learn?

Only at the highest technical level, but even beginners can have a lot of fun after a short time. More information

Is cross-country skiing healthy?

Cross-country skiing is considered a health-worthy sport because almost all muscle groups are operated, and you are in the fresh air in the most beautiful Dolomites! - Like jogging, but gentler on the knees. More information

Can you do cross-country skiing if you are not so fit?

Yes, you can, because you can regulate the speed depending on your physical condition - theoretically you can also “walk” on skis. It is getting difficult on the climbs e.g. to Fischleintal, here you need fitness and you need technique when you go downhill. Skating, on the other hand, requires good to very good basic fitness right from the start. More information

What is the difference between classic cross-country skiing and skating?

The classic style is like walking - arms and legs are moved diagonally. Skating or free style consists of skating steps. The arms support the forward thrust. More information

Cross country skiing starting from the hotel

Cross country in the Fischleinvalley

Cross-country skiing in the Dolomites, directly from the Berghotel

In the heart of the Sesto Dolomites and the Three Peaks

At Sesto we have ca. 40 km of cross-country slopes, with the surroundings (Dobbiaco, Cortina, Braies) more than 200 km. This is significant: you can use all the 200 km of slopes starting directly from the Berghotel.

For one way you can take also the bus and for example the return with your skies - Cross-country skiing in Sesto and in the Three Peaks Dolomites, Dolomites of Sexten is a real adventure.

Cross-country skiing in the Val Fiscalina The right equipment Cross-country skiing holiday information Map with marked cross-country slopes Dolomiti Nordic Ski slopes map

Cross-country skiing in the Fischleinvalley

Cross-country skiing paradise: Val Fiscalina / Fischleintal Valley

The Val Fiscalina

Cross-country skiing in the Fischleintal Valley means cross-country skiing in one of the most beautiful alpine valleys. Framed by the mountains of the Sesto Dolomites with moderate height differences on various routes. Start at the Berghotel in Moos at 1,350 m and turning point in the rearmost Fischlein valley after the Talschlusshütte at 1,530 m after approx. 6-8 km depending on the trail.

The access to the cross-country trail network is directly below the garage of the Berghotel with a loop to the west or below the main street in Moos (approx. 150 m)

The Berghotel, your perfect hotel for cross-country skiing holidays in the Dolomites of Sesto

4 good reasons for it ...

Because you can start right from the Berghotel without using a car.
Because you can make long journeys e.g. to Dobbiaco, Braies Lake or towards Cortina and back with public transport.
Because there are so many possibilities - approx. 200 km directly from the Berghotel - and should that not be enough, there are many other beautiful cross-country skiing areas nearby, e.g. Antholz, the Gsiesertal or Comelico.
Because the area is so beautiful, and you can always ski with a wonderful panorama - the Dolomites are always close at hand.

Relaxed cross-country skiing

The cross country slopes are scattered the whole valley and the surroundings and therefore
you will not find "traffic" - not either at Christmas and New Year.

The right equipment

… for your cross-country skiing holiday in the Dolomites

Equipment can be hired from Sportpoint (approx. 150 m away) or from the ski school's ski rental (approx. 1 km). There are also highly professional cross-country skiing instructors who can teach cross-country skiing or give the technical touch.

Skating or classic skis and poles
Today's cross-country shoes
Functional clothing similar to jogging, just warmer
Gloves, cap, glasses

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The most frequently asked questions about cross-country skiing holiday

Is Sexten a nice cross-country skiing area?
- Yes, Sesto is a great cross-country skiing area with lots of varied opportunities in the valley and a very nice high-altitude trail to the Nemes Alm.
Is cross-country skiing difficult to learn?
- Only at the highest technical level, but even beginners can have a lot of fun after a short time.
Is cross-country skiing healthy?
- Cross-country skiing is considered a health-worthy sport because almost all muscle groups are operated, and you are in the fresh air in the most beautiful Dolomites! - Like jogging, but gentler on the knees.
Can you do cross-country skiing if you are not so fit?
- Yes, you can, because you can regulate the speed depending on your physical condition - theoretically you can also “walk” on skis. It is getting difficult on the climbs e.g. to Fischleintal, here you need fitness and you need technique when you go downhill. Skating, on the other hand, requires good to very good basic fitness right from the start.
What is the difference between classic cross-country skiing and skating?
- The classic style is like walking - arms and legs are moved diagonally. Skating or free style consists of skating steps. The arms support the forward thrust.