Ski touring trip
LOFOTEN
NORWAY
Südtirolalpin
IFMGA certified mountain and ski guides
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Price from:
€2,800
per person for 5 or more participants
Duration:
9 days
Lofoten – Ski touring trip
With superb ski touring summits, breathtaking views and descents all the way to the sea, the Lofoten make for a very special ski touring trip
9 days
The Lofoten in the far north of Norway are surely among the most beautiful and magical places on earth. A wild mountain range, deeply cut by countless fjords, with peaks rising to 1,150 metres, offers ideal terrain for varied, dreamlike ski tours with descents right down to the sea.
Idyllic little towns and our cosy accommodation with its own sauna are ideal for recovering from the tours and simply unwinding. On one night or another, we will also head out in search of the mystical Northern Lights. From February to April, the chances are especially good on clear nights.
HIGHLIGHTS
✧ Ski tours right by the sea – it is exactly this combination that makes the Lofoten so special.
✧ Rugged yet magical mountain landscapes with wonderfully varied touring options.
✧ Unwinding in the in-house sauna with sea views after the tours.
✧ Good chances of seeing the mystical Northern Lights – we will definitely be lying in wait for them.
✧ Great ways to make good use of bad-weather days too: Svolvær, fishing villages, the Viking Museum, cosy rorbu cabins, a spa or, for the adventurous, surfing north of the Arctic Circle.
✧ Cinnamon buns 😋 … each one tastier than the last.
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- Complete organisation, planning and all bookings and reservations made in advance by the mountain guide
- Professional guiding on site by an IFMGA certified mountain and ski guide
- Mountain guide's fee
- Accommodation in holiday cottages right by the sea (with sauna)
*the final trip price depends on availability, individual customer requests and current market prices for accommodation
- Rental car on the Lofoten
- Expenses (travel and accommodation) for the mountain guide
Additional costs for participants
- Flight to Evenes
- Food and drinks as well as personal expenses
- Possible single room supplement (on request and subject to availability)
- 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
Lofoten
Best time of year
Mid-February - end of April
Duration
9 days
Meeting point
Evenes Airport
Requirements
- Ascents of 800 - 1,200 metres
- Skiing on groomed pistes should be no problem, so that you can also cope reasonably well in deep snow
Documents
- Valid passport (valid for at least 30 days beyond your stay)
Otherwise, no special entry documents are currently required for EU citizens.
PRICE
Participants:
5 - 8 people
smaller groups or individual trip guiding available on request,
a second mountain guide for groups of 6 or more
Price from
€2,800
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: Travel to the Lofoten
Our Lofoten adventure begins with a joint flight via Oslo to Evenes. Here we pick up our rental car and then drive for about 3 hours to our accommodation near Svolvær.
Days 2–8: Ski tours by the sea
Once we have arrived at our accommodation near Svolvær, we find ourselves in what is probably one of the most extraordinary and magical ski touring areas in Europe. To get used to the terrain and the snow beyond the Arctic Circle, we start with one of the easier Lofoten classics.
Over the following days, we enjoy a whole range of varied ski tours, from dreamlike traverses to descents straight down to the sea, and get to know the highlights of this region. On the Lofoten, any kind of weather is possible at any time of year. The sky and the mood change here by the minute, and the wild landscape combined with this raw, atmospheric weather will leave us standing open-mouthed in amazement more than once and simply invite us to take it all in.
Sauna culture is deeply rooted in Norway, and what could be better than warming up cold limbs after a possibly windy and exhilarating ski tour in a Finnish sauna right by the sea, enjoying the view and recharging for the days ahead?
If the weather lets us down or our bodies call for a rest day, the Lofoten offer countless ways to discover this peninsula beyond ski touring. Svolvær, Henningsvær and Kabelvåg are right on our doorstep, but a trip to Reine and Å is also well worth it. Along the way, a stop at the Viking Museum is well worth a visit.
For the especially adventurous, surfing in winter around 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle is guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that nobody back home will believe anyway. Thanks to thick wetsuits and neoprene gloves, the water of the North Atlantic is surprisingly pleasant.
No Lofoten trip would be complete without hunting for the Northern Lights. On clear nights, we will lie in wait for the Aurora Borealis. With perhaps not quite as much sleep as at home, but all the more experiences, intense days and impressions, this ski touring week will fly by. Delicious food and not-so-cheap beer round it all off into a memorable holiday.
Walking time: 4–6 h | ↑ 800–1,200 m | ↓ 800–1,200 m | Difficulty: WS–ZS (guide value per day)
Day 9: Flight home
After 8 eventful days, it is time to say goodbye to the far north of Norway – most likely with a secret promise to return to this wonderful place one day.
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
Lofoten
Country: Norway
Population: 24,000
Area: 1,250 km²
Currency: Norwegian krone
Language: Norwegian / Sami
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How demanding are the ski tours on the Lofoten?
The tour days are in the WS–ZS range and are chosen according to the weather, the snow and the group. So you should already have ski touring experience and be able to keep going comfortably for several days in a row.
What happens in bad weather?
On the Lofoten in particular, changeable weather is simply part of the deal. If a ski tour doesn't make sense, we use the time flexibly: with trips to Svolvær, to fishing villages, to the Viking Museum, to the sauna or simply for a more relaxed day.
What equipment do I need to bring?
You will receive the exact packing list with your confirmation email. The essentials are of course your ski touring equipment and suitable clothing for windy days by the sea. Any missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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