Come and prepare for your 2026 trail season on cross-country skis with Xavier THEVENARD, three-time winner of the UTMB, cross-country ski instructor and his team of qualified ski instructors. He is offering you two options for winter 2025–26.
Xavier will be supported by his brother Jean Marie THEVENARD (Winner of the Echappée belle 2022 & 4th TDS 2023) and Damien HUMBERT (2nd in the Trans Vulcania 2023). Thomas MICHAUD, Xavier's manager and trainer at the Centre National Ski Nordique Moyenne Montagne.
‘I attach a great deal of importance to cross-country activities in my trail training, so I'd like you to come and share, discuss and improve your cross-country skiing with me, and I'll let you in on all my secrets and show you my Jura on cross-country skis. See you soon... ’ - Xavier.
Level:
From beginner* in cross-country skiing to advanced.
*Beginners must already practice running at least 4 times a week for 1.5 hours each session.
Rates:
- Training course only (3 days of coaching + lunches included): €361
- With accommodation: 2 nights half-board at Les Egravines group lodge – €586 (tourist tax included)
- Program:
From the La Vattay Nordic Center, we offer 3 days to improve your cross-country skiing skills in small groups of up to 8 participants.
This course is designed as a Trail Running season preparation through cross-country skiing.
The package includes:
- 3 days of ski lessons (9:30 AM – 12 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM) with Xavier Thévenard
- Shared lunches (12 PM – 1:30 PM)
- Groups organized by skill level
- Informal discussions during lunch breaks
- Nutrition tips and talk – Trail & Cross-Country Skiing, Thursday from 5 PM to 6 PM
The package does not include:
- Transportation to the La Vattay site
- Ski rental (€60 / 3 days at Vattay Sports)
- Trail access pass (€29.40 / 3 days)