Ski Touring in Lofoten Islands
- Experience a week of ski touring among the Norwegian fjords of the Lofoten Islands
- Enjoy the priceless show of the Northern Lights
- Dive into powder descents, with 360° views of the fjords and Norwegian sea
Duration 8 days/7 nights
Difficulty
PROGRAM
Norway is one of the most desired destinations for every Ski Touring lover: its fascinating views and the vast range of routes it offers make Norway a fairytale setting.
The snow-capped mountains overlooking the sea, the picturesque "rowers' houses" or rorbuer, typical Norwegian homes, the priceless show of the Northern Lights... create the perfect conditions to tackle every scenic itinerary over the white slopes of Lofoten Islands.
The effort is soon forgotten, the reward comes through the thrilling powder descents and the views, worthy of a postcard.
Experience Norway on skis in the company of a UIAGM Mountain Guide and discover every corner of the Lofoten Islands!
Program details
- DAY 1: meeting in Milan Malpensa with the UIAGM Mountain Guide, flight to Harstad/Narvik and accommodation in hotel/apartment.
- DAY 2: transfer to Svolvaer and first ski day; focus on the topic of avalanche self-rescue. Accommodation in rorbu/apartment.
- DAY 3-6: ski tours among the wonderful fjords of the Lofoten Islands, to be defined based on the weather forecast and snow conditions.
- DAY 7: last ski touring day in Lofoten; transfer to the Harstad/Narvik airport during the evening, accommodation in hotel/apartment.
- DAY 8: transfer to the airport and return flight to Milan Malpensa.
Note
The program may undergo variations at the discretion of Base Camp Team / Alpine Guide - UIAGM, based on the weather forecast and snow conditions, while maintaining the substantial structure and aims of the proposal unaltered.
DATES & PRICES
GROUP DEPARTURES
6 PARTICIPANTS price from |
AVAILABILITY | ||
---|---|---|---|
02.04.2024 - 09.04.2024 |
7 | € 2450,00 | On request |
Come with us and our departing groups. If you don't find the right date for you, contact us, we will try to form a new group to accompany you on this adventure!
Services included
- 2 nights in double/triple rooms in hotel/apartment next to the airport
- 5 nights in apartment/rorbu (self catering)
- 8 days with UIAGM Mountain Guide
- Flight to/from Milano Malpensa (price to verify upon booking)
- 8 days car rental with basic insurance
- Health insurance (basic, sport activities not included)
- 24-hour support
Services not included
- Cancellation's insurance and sports’ insurance (available on request)
- Fuel and integration of car insurance (around EUR 250, it has to be defined)
- Everything not mentioned
USEFUL INFO
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Technical Gear
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Skis and ski boots
- Arva, spade and probe
- Ski sealskins
Technical Clothes
- Gloves and cap
- Shirts or T-Shirts
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Warm jacket
- Warm pants
- Thermal underwear
Personal Hygiene Items
- Face Mask
- Hand sanitizer
- Towel
- Soap, shampoo, etc.
Accessories
- Slippers
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen with appropriate UV protection level
- Lip balm with UV protection
- Mobile phone and a charger
FURTHER RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
- First aid kit
- Knife
- Light snack
- Power bank for your mobile phone
- Camera
REQUIRED TRAVELLING DOCUMENTS
- Identification Document/ Passport
- Campo Base Voucher