Cross-country Andermatt
Cross-country skiing fans who spend their winter holiday in Andermatt are guaranteed to get their money's worth here, because various cross-country ski trails start in the versatile holiday region and in the immediate vicinity, which have different levels of difficulty. The cross-country trails run in the Urseren valley between Andermatt and the village of Realp, just 8 km away, and have a total length of 28 km. The trails are designed for the classic style and the skating style, so that cross-country skiers with different preferences will find what they are looking for. The cross-country skiing season starts in Andermatt as early as the beginning of December if the snow conditions are good. The special feature of the versatile cross-country trails in Andermatt and the surrounding area is that the trails are prepared and groomed daily, so that there are always optimal conditions for amateur and professional cross-country skiers. To use the trails, winter sports enthusiasts must purchase a cross-country ski pass, which is available at Andermatt railway station, the Gemstock valley station and the tourist information office in Andermatt.
The Andermatt-Hospental-Realp cross-country ski trail leads cross-country skiers once through the beautiful Ursental valley from Andermatt to Realp and back. The route is classified as easy, climbs 125 metres in altitude and has a total length of just under 20 km. Winter sports enthusiasts should therefore be sufficiently fit. Another cross-country skiing trail is the "Andermatt Talboden" trail, which is moderately difficult and has a length of 4 km.
Particularly popular among cross-country skiing beginners is the themed trail "In Gloria's Footsteps", which is located on the altogether two km long "Meer" trail section in Andermatt. The three animal mascots Gloria, Selma and Sämi accompany the cross-country skiers on signs at the edge of the trail. On these, the animal trio presents fun exercises with which winter sports enthusiasts can improve their cross-country technique.