The northern regions of Southern Alps generated 1.575 million euros in revenue during the winter of 2025-2026, an increase of 14%. Nearly 92,000 Nordic Pass They have been sold and more than 250,000 ski days have been recorded. These figures confirm the enthusiasm for the practice.
Cross-country skiing continues to gain ground in the Southern Alps.
The 2025-2026 season ended on several positive indicators: €1.575 million in revenue, 14% more than the previous winter, and 91,795 Nordic Passes sold, an increase of 9.5%.
Attendance follows the same trend with 250,788 ski days recorded, an increase of 4%.
A better snow-covered winter over the course of the weeks
The season had nevertheless begun in a contrasting manner. The high-altitude sites initially benefited from the best conditions, before several snowfalls allowed for a more general improvement.
Areas close to the main population centers have seen an increase in visitor numbers, and some have been able to extend their opening hours until mid-April.
These results also confirm the growing interest in practices less focused on downhill skiing: classic or skating cross-country skiing, biathlon, snowshoes, fatbikes and shared trails are taking up an increasing place in the winter offer.
32 domains with the same pass
For the winter of 2026-2027, the Nordic Pass Alpes du Sud gives access to 32 affiliated resorts. The full season price is announced at 205 euros for an adult, with a pre-sale of 143 euros.
The system has a peculiarity: when purchasing, the entire amount is transferred to the domain chosen by the practitioner.
Nordic Alps du Sud thus seeks to combine regional networking with direct support for local sites.
The volumes remain obviously far below those of alpine skiing, but the progress is clear enough to change the way the discipline is viewed. Nordic skiing is no longer just a supplement to days without alpine skiing: it is becoming a full-fledged market, with its events, investments and loyal practitioners.