{"id":23904,"date":"2020-12-15T15:31:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T14:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lesgets.com\/nordic-getaway-discover-cross-country-skiing-in-les-gets\/"},"modified":"2021-10-08T09:41:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T07:41:03","slug":"nordic-getaway-discover-cross-country-skiing-in-les-gets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lesgets.com\/nl\/blog\/nordic-getaway-discover-cross-country-skiing-in-les-gets\/","title":{"rendered":"Nordic getaway : discover cross-country skiing"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the opening of the ski lifts is long overdue by alpine skiing fans, another mountain sport is on the rise this winter: Nordic skiing.<\/p>\n

Cross-country skiing is the oldest discipline of skiing. Historically, it originated in Norway, where skis were indispensable for hunting and firewood collection in winter. It became a sport at the end of the 19th century.<\/p>\n

In Les Gets, the Nordic area opens to the public from 19 December.<\/h5>\n

So don’t wait any longer to discover this sport, both recreational and physical, and which combines hiking and the pleasure of skiing.<\/p>\n\n

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The resort of Les Gets offers several slopes without great difficulty in an idyllic setting between snowy clearings and undergrowth. However there are also sportive routes for the more athletic of you. <\/p>\n

Mostly located in the forest, the slopes invite you to reconnect with the very essence of Nordic skiing, a return to nature and calm. <\/p>\n

The itineraries have been laid out on slightly hilly ground, the effort is progressive, making cross-country skiing accessible to all ages and all desires. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there are several trails to choose from: the small green loop is ideal for learning the basics of sliding, the blue trail will take you a little more into the effort and the red route will be perfect for getting your cardio up !<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t See the itineraries<\/a>\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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It’s good for the spirit and health !<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n

A gentler mountain practice to give a boost to body and mind!<\/p>\n

Nordic skiing is an endurance sport which exercises all muscles in a regular and progressive way. The use of the poles works your shoulders, triceps and abdominal muscles while the gliding movements tone your leg muscles. Cross-country skiing also improves your cardiovascular health and endurance.<\/p>\n

Not forgetting that outdoor exercise, and even more so in the mountains, has a positive effect on stress management, mental health, brain activity and contributes to your general well-being.<\/p>\n

Cross-country skiing is an ideal form of exercise to stay healthy, while minimising the risk of injury.<\/p>\n\n

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In cross-country skiing, there are two techniques of sliding:<\/p>\n