Ski touring trip
ICELAND
TRÖLLASKAGI
Südtirolalpin
IFMGA certified mountain and ski guides
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Price from:
€2,900
per person for 5 or more participants
Duration:
10 days
Iceland – Ski touring trip to Tröllaskagi
Fjords, volcanoes and wide slopes. High up in the north of Iceland, a ski touring trip awaits you where the descent sometimes ends right by the sea
10 days · Iceland - Tröllaskagi
Iceland – the island of fire and ice, known for its magical landscapes and the warm hospitality of the Icelanders. It is the largest volcanic island in the world; nowhere else are glaciers and fire so close together.
Our ski touring trip takes us to the north of the island, where we move into our cosy accommodation right on Iceland's largest fjord. Ski tours with 800–1,200 metres of ascent and broad slopes offer ideal terrain for maximum downhill enjoyment – and we can carve our turns all the way down to the sea.
Afterwards, we warm up again in one of the many hot pots or relax in the house's own Jacuzzi. But ski touring is not the only reason to visit Iceland. Of course, we won't miss out on the island's most beautiful natural treasures either, and we get to enjoy them at a very quiet time of year for tourism.
HIGHLIGHTS
✧ Ski touring trip on one of the most scenically spectacular islands on earth
✧ Relax in Icelandic hot pots after the tours or in the house's own Jacuzzi
✧ Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall
✧ The northernmost capital in the world: Reykjavik
✧ Very good chances of seeing the magical Northern Lights
✧ Icelandic hospitality and Scandinavian delicacies
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- All organisation, planning and all bookings and reservations are handled in advance by the mountain guide
- Professional guiding on site by an IFMGA certified mountain and ski guide
- Mountain guide's fee
- Accommodation
*the final trip price depends on availability, individual client wishes and current market prices for accommodation
- Rental car
- Travel and accommodation for the mountain guide
Additional costs for participants
- Flight to Reykjavik
- Personal expenses on site (food, drinks, admission fees...)
- Group expenses (shopping for breakfast / dinner, fuel costs...) are split equally among all participants
- Touring skis, skins and ski boots can be rented from a rental shop on request
- Individual tips
* Other rental equipment available on request for €20 per item for the entire trip
Facts
Location
Tröllaskagi
Best time of year
Early March - mid-May
Duration
10 days
Meeting point
Reykjavik - airport
or
Munich - airport
Requirements
- Ascents of 800 - 1,200 metres (4-6 hours)
- You should be comfortable skiing on piste (parallel turns) in order to cope with Icelandic deep snow
Documents
- Valid passport (an identity card is also sufficient)
Apart from that, no special entry documents are currently required for EU citizens.
PRICE
Participants:
5 - 8 people
smaller groups or private guiding available on request,
from 6 people with a second mountain guide
Price from
€2,900
per person for 5 or more participants
* Price guarantee for trips from the annual programme.
For individual requests, the price is a guide price. The actual trip price may vary depending on season, availability and individual services.
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik
We meet either before departure at Munich airport and fly to Iceland together or, if you travel independently, directly in Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world. Flights from Munich usually land in Reykjavik at around 4:00 pm. We then pick up our trusty 4x4 for the coming days and drive to our accommodation. We spend the first evening in Reykjavik.
Day 2: Drive to Tröllaskagi
Rested after the rigours of the journey, we set off north the next day after a leisurely breakfast. On our drive of a good five hours, there is plenty of time to visit one or two of the island's natural wonders along the way and to enjoy the ever-changing landscape of Iceland. Once in the north, we move into our own holiday house right by the sea, with a private Jacuzzi on the veranda fed by a thermal spring from Iceland's volcanic underground – the perfect place to unwind after the tours of the coming days.
Days 3-7: Ski tours by the fjord
We have five full days for ski tours around Iceland's largest fjord. Starting either directly from our accommodation or after short drives, there are countless options for beautiful tours of varying length and difficulty. The tours are tailored to the group, and everyone should get to enjoy their own perfect ski touring experience here. Afterwards, we enjoy the soothing power of the Icelandic hot pots – hot springs found all over Iceland that remind us we are on a volcanic island. On rest days or bad-weather days, too, the region offers numerous ways to see remarkable landscapes or simply to relax and unwind.
Walking time: 4–6 h | ↑ 800–1,200 m | ↓ 800–1,200 m | Difficulty: WS–ZS (guide value per day)
Day 8: Drive back to Reykjavik
After several days of ski touring, we turn our attention to the natural wonders of Iceland. On the drive back to Reykjavik, we choose a scenic route as the mood takes us, exploring a waterfall or two, a stretch of coast or a volcanic landscape. Once in Reykjavik, we round off the evening in the capital.
Day 9: Golden Circle
No trip to Iceland is complete without the Golden Circle. We have saved this highlight for the end. This day trip to the island's most famous natural sights takes us to Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and the Gullfoss waterfall. We can add other beautiful stops as we like, for example the Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths, Kerid crater or the Secret Lagoon in Flúdir. A day packed with the island's highlights. We spend the evening over a shared dinner in Reykjavik, looking back on the wonderful memories of the past few days.
Day 10: Departure
Then it is already time to say goodbye to Iceland, its wonderful people, landscapes and ski touring opportunities. A trip full of highlights and lasting memories lies behind us – memories that will hopefully keep us going for a long time back home.
Sounds good, but not quite perfect?
No problem: this programme is just one idea of how the trip could look. The length of the trip can be extended or shortened as you wish. I will gladly put together an individual programme for you or your group, tailored entirely to your ideas and wishes.
Simply request your dream trip using our enquiry form.
Any changes to the itinerary that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation availability, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
DESTINATION FACTS
Iceland
Capital: Reykjavik
Population: 361,000
Area: 103,000 km²
Currency: Icelandic króna
Language: Icelandic
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How demanding are the ski tours in Iceland?
The tours are adapted to the group. On the ski touring days, depending on the tour and choice of route, we usually cover around 4–6 hours and 800–1,200 metres of ascent per day. So you should bring a good basic level of fitness for ski touring and be prepared for changing conditions.
What equipment do I need for the trip?
You will receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Above all, you will need your ski touring equipment and suitable clothing for winter conditions in Iceland. Any missing equipment can be borrowed from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
What do we do in bad weather or on a rest day?
In Iceland, that is actually quite relaxed: the region offers plenty of options away from ski touring too. We can explore the landscape, visit a hot pot or take a quieter day and enjoy the special atmosphere in the north of the island.
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