CROSS-COUNTRY
Cross-country skiing in Pusteria Valley
Did you know that cross-country skiing uses about 600 muscles? Then it is no surprise that cross-country skiing is considered one of the healthiest sports. If we are honest, it doesn’t really feel like a sport. Especially when you are truly in the flow, in the swing of things and the impressive winter scenery surrounding you makes you forget everything else …
Country Ski Holidays
Since 2018, Hirben hotel Val Pusteria has been a member of “Cross-Country Ski Holidays”. This sounds good, but what does that mean for you? Advantages. Many advantages. Cross-country skiing fans and everyone who wants to become one can enjoy expert advise, the right equipment and many extras for your cross-country skiing in Pusteria Valley.
We have been distinguished with the “Nordic Fit” category by “Cross-Country Ski Holidays”, which means that as a cross-country skier, all special equipment and services are provided free of charge. *The equipment and services are regularly tested with the Quality Management System “Q-MTS”. “Q-MTS” is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 by TÜV Austria cert GmbH and was developed specifically for tourism packages.
Pssst! Our service for cross-country skiers
- Our cross-country skiing expert Fabian is always available
- Cross-country skiing tours (including technique training) with Fabian
- Expert advise and useful tips about cross-country skiing and equipment
- Cross-country skiing tickets are available at the reception
- “Hirben” cross-country trail directly from the hotel
- Lanz Active ski rental directly at the train station in Toblach (+39 340 697 2873)
- Free cross-country skiing maps, up-to-date information and bus schedules
- Cross-country ski racks outside
- Lockable ski room with heated shoe dryer
- Wash service and dry room: information available at our reception
- Wash corner with special washing equipment in the garage
Where to? Over there!
You really only need to take a few steps from our front door and you will be in the middle of the largest cross-country skiing carousel in Europe: the Dolomiti NordicSki cross-country skiing paradise – a network with a total of 1,300 km of cross-country ski trails in Dolomites. By the way: you can use all cross-country ski trails in Hochpustertal in the Sextner Dolomites with only one cross-country ski pass, which is available at the reception!
- Pustertaler Marathon cross-country ski trail | it connects Niederdorf with neighbouring towns
- Hirben cross-country ski trail | it starts directly from our front door
- Olympia circular cross-country ski trail
- Hochpustertaler Sonnenloipe
- The high-altitude cross-country ski trail to Plätzwiese | including a panoramic view of the Three Peaks
- … do you want more tips? You will receive insider tips from Fabian on site* (*where is the surprise if will already tell you everything now?)
Cross-country skiing Infos:
Just a stone’s throw from the hotel is the start of the longest cross-country skiing trail network in the Upper Puster Valley (Dolomiti Nordicski), one of the loveliest and most varied in the Dolomites. Whether for classic style or skating, the trails run through snow-covered forests, alongside quiet rivers and across sunny clearings. Access is direct, with no transfer or waiting times. Just set off into the heart of the tranquil winter: there is a circular trail, approximately one kilometre long, right next to the hotel.
There are many fine trails – but some are particularly memorable. The link between Dobbiaco and Sesto is easy to ski and offers impressive scenery. If you want to go further, head for the Casies Valley, where a quiet, wide trail runs through an almost untouched side valley. The famous Dobbiaco-Cortina cross-country ski trail also starts nearby, one of the classics in the Dolomites, offering not only a sporting challenge but also truly spectacular landscapes.
We don’t rent equipment at the Hirben itself, but there is a rental outlet directly at the Villabassa station that offers everything you might need for a day’s cross-country skiing: skis, boots, poles and accessories.
Yes, of course. We work with regional cross-country ski schools and can arrange individual or group courses, both for beginners and for experienced skiers who want to improve their technique. Guided cross-country tours are also available, depending on the season and snow conditions. Just ask – we’ll organise everything for you.
The combination of wide open spaces, silence and the special light found in the Dolomites. The trails are excellently maintained, very varied and never overcrowded. You glide across landscapes that have almost a meditative quality with their views of snow-capped mountains, through deep snow-covered forests and past huts that in winter look almost like paintings. If you love cross-country skiing – or just want to try it – the Hirben offers the perfect introduction to this special way of discovering winter.
Why choose the Hirben? This is what sets us apart:
25-metre pool, heated all year round
Five saunas, quiet rooms and lawn for relaxing, fitness and yoga room
Unbeatable location in the Dolomites, plus a fabulous activity programme
Regional cuisine for breakfast, snacks, and dinner
Recognised sustainable approach
