Cross Country Skiing - where to go?

I'm going to be travelling around Europe in late Jan 04. I'm a fairly
experienced downhill skier and I'll be doing some downhill skiing in
one or more of France/Austria/Switzerland/Italy. However I would also
like to try cross-country since I've never done it before.

Can anyone recommend a resort which would be suitable for
cross-country skiing? Would be looking for a good choice of trails,
nothing too strenuous (first-timer!) + nice scenery + ability to hire
skis, boots, poles etc.

I will have my own car, if that helps.

The above mentioned countries would be ok, also what about the Czech
Republic? Towards the end of my trip I will be driving to Prague so a
couple of days in a Czech resort would be an interesting idea. I
understand cross-country skiing is quite popular there but I would
have no idea where to go.

Thanks very much,

Alan.