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Comment farter ses skis de fond?

How to wax your cross-country skis?

Waxing raises many questions. To help you, check out our La Cordée guide, written by experts in waxing and cross-country ski maintenance.
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Comment bien choisir votre équipement de ski de fond hors-piste?

How to choose the right back-country cross-country skiing equipment?

For cross-country skiers looking to explore the backcountry over long distances, back-country cross-country skiing is for you! With your equipment, you can explore uncrowded terrain and discover unique snowy natural environments.
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Comment s’habiller pour le ski de fond hors-piste?

How to dress for backcountry cross-country skiing?

Prepare for your backcountry cross-country skiing outings with the right clothing: stay warm, dry and comfortable, whatever the conditions.
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Mes 5 plus beaux trajets de ski de fond hors-piste à vie

My 5 most beautiful off-piste cross-country ski trips of all time

Off-piste cross-country skiing is practiced primarily on untracked trails, using sturdy cross-country skis equipped with steel edges. Discover Normand Pion's favorite trails.
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Conseils de pro pour skier à fond

Pro tips for skiing hard

Discover our recommendations for taking care of your cross-country skiing equipment and getting the most out of it on your next outings.
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Cinq trucs pour se simplifier la vie en ski de fond

Five tips to make your cross-country skiing life easier

Cross-country ski enthusiasts, we suggest you check that your cross-country skiing equipment is complete. In addition to these valuable tips, La Cordée offers five additional helpful tips to make your cross-country skiing life easier.
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Les skis de fond à peaux de mohair intégrée

Cross-Country Skis with Integrated Mohair Skins

Ce n’est pas un secret bien gardé, les skis de fond à peau font fureur, et depuis plusieurs saisons. Ils sont devenus la solution idéale pour des foules de fondeurs à l’échelle mondiale.
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Comment bien choisir votre équipement de ski de fond classique?

How to choose the right classic cross-country ski equipment?

How to choose the right classic cross-country ski equipment? Are you an aerobics enthusiast looking to stay in shape all winter long? Classic cross-country skiing will be your new favorite sport! A sport of Scandinavian origin, classic cross-country skiing involves sliding one ski after the other with pushing movements on a mechanically marked track. Classic cross-country skis are very light and thin and do not have metal edges. Find out how to equip yourself from head to toe to get started on your new classic cross-country skiing adventures.
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Comment s’habiller pour le ski de fond classique?

How to dress for classic cross-country skiing?

To get the most out of your classic cross-country skiing outings, make sure you dress appropriately for the temperature and the intensity of your physical effort. First of all, it's important to know that before you start your classic cross-country skiing outing, it's perfectly normal to feel cold. Since cross-country skiing is an aerobic sport, you'll quickly warm up as you go.
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