PROGRAM
Norway ski touring trip to the Lofoten Islands is a wonderful experience between fjords and unforgettable landscapes. The Lofoten Islands, historically associated with fishing, have a unique morphology, with low mountains (between 600 and 1,200 meters), ending in sheer cliffs overlooking the sea.
Despite their not so considerable height, the mountains in Lofoten Islands are nonetheless superb. Every day you can choose a different itinerary, start skinning up right at sea level. There are endless opportunities for all levels. Easy tours to enjoy the beauty of the landscape, or more engaging steep and funny descents. A perfect experience to make happy even the most discerning freerider!
During our 8-days ski tour, we will stay overnight in the characteristic “rorbuer” (oarsman’s hut), typical shelters used by Norwegian fishermen. These little houses, full equipped and very comfortable, are dotted all round the Lofoten Islands and the Norwegian coast.
Departure from Milan, Turin, Verona or another airport (according to the participants’ residence) with low cost flights to Evanes (Harstad-Narvik).
Transfer to Evenskjer with a rented car and overnight stay in a rorbuer (fishermen’s huts) where we will start our Lofoten ski touring trip.
Departure from Milan, Turin, Verona or another airport (according to the participants’ residence) with low cost flights to Evanes (Harstad-Narvik).
Transfer to Evenskjer with a rented car and overnight stay in a rorbuer (fishermen’s huts) where we will start our Lofoten ski touring trip.
Difference in altitude: 736 m
After breakfast, transfer to Svolvaer, where we’ll leave our luggage. After a quick snack, we’ll set off and skin up Sydalsfjellet, an easy climb to get familiar with this place and its ambiance. This will be an idyllic plaisir descent.
Difference in altitude: 736 m
After breakfast, transfer to Svolvaer, where we’ll leave our luggage. After a quick snack, we’ll set off and skin up Sydalsfjellet, an easy climb to get familiar with this place and its ambiance. This will be an idyllic plaisir descent.
Difference in altitude: 900 m
Ascent of the marvellous Varden East and, if conditions allow, crossing as far as Stortind.
Difference in altitude: 900 m
Ascent of the marvellous Varden East and, if conditions allow, crossing as far as Stortind.
Difference in altitude: 1085 m
Ascent of the spectacular Geitgaljeting, the most alpine and evocative peak in the island.
Difference in altitude: 1085 m
Ascent of the spectacular Geitgaljeting, the most alpine and evocative peak in the island.
Difference in altitude: 934 m
On this long touring day we’ll reach one of the most isolated islands, the Langstrandstind.
Difference in altitude: 934 m
On this long touring day we’ll reach one of the most isolated islands, the Langstrandstind.
Difference in altitude: 755 m
We skin up Torskmannen, where wide slopes abound: here you’ll be able to give free rein to slash-‘n-burn turns.
Transfer to Evenskjer, where we’ll spend our last night and we’ll organize our trip back.
Difference in altitude: 755 m
We skin up Torskmannen, where wide slopes abound: here you’ll be able to give free rein to slash-‘n-burn turns.
Transfer to Evenskjer, where we’ll spend our last night and we’ll organize our trip back.
Difference in altitude: 930 m
Transfer to Harstad and ascent to Nonstinden on Topptur area.
Overnight in Hotel
Difference in altitude: 930 m
Transfer to Harstad and ascent to Nonstinden on Topptur area.
Overnight in Hotel
Transfer to Evanes (Harstad-Narvik) for our flight back to Italy.
NOTE
The 5-days program can be modified according to snow conditions and weather conditions, as well as depending on the technical skills of the participants. The ski-mountaineering itineraries do not present particular technical difficulties (average daily difference between 700-1,000 m), only some short final parts may require the use of crampons or knives (rampant). It also requires a good adaptation to group life and the preparation of daily meals as it will be housed in large houses with common areas.
Transfer to Evanes (Harstad-Narvik) for our flight back to Italy.
NOTE
The 5-days program can be modified according to snow conditions and weather conditions, as well as depending on the technical skills of the participants. The ski-mountaineering itineraries do not present particular technical difficulties (average daily difference between 700-1,000 m), only some short final parts may require the use of crampons or knives (rampant). It also requires a good adaptation to group life and the preparation of daily meals as it will be housed in large houses with common areas.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)
- accommodation in Rorbuer
- Mini Van rental
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers and accommodation)
The rate does not include
- single camera supplement
- Mini Van fuel
- flight to Narvik
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
