In conjunction with the national association mentioned in the second paragraph of article L. 342-27, the purpose of the departmental, interdepartmental or regional association created in application of the first paragraph of the same article L. 342-27 is to contribute, within the territory of the departments concerned, to all actions likely to facilitate the practice of cross-country skiing and non-motorised snow sports other than downhill skiing, and in particular the development of facilities, the coordination of promotional actions and the harmonisation of the level of fees.
The purpose of the national association mentioned in the second paragraph of the aforementioned Article L. 342-27 is to ensure the promotion and development of cross-country skiing and non-motorised snow sports other than downhill skiing and the facilities required for their use, as well as the organisation of training for professionals at Nordic sites.