• Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Norvege Lofoten Neige Soleil
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
  • Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands
Lofoten Islands

Ski touring in the Lofoten Islands

Réf : NOSCASR03

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Ski touring
    Beginner
    For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
    Intermediate
    For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
    Advanced
    For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
    Expert
    For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
  • Destination
    Norway / Lofoten Islands
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    90.39 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French

In a few words

A comfortable ski touring trip through the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Embark on an unforgettable adventure between sea and mountains, where you'll ski with breathtaking views of the Norwegian fjords and their charming red fishing cabins. Your high-mountain guide will lead you on enchanting ski touring excursions. This minibus tour is a loop, offering a complete island crossing with ferry connections. In the evenings, we'll stay in comfortable hotels and enjoy a restful break! This trip is not suitable for splitboarding.

The highlights

  • Discover the mythical snow-covered Lofoten Islands in a small group
  • Comfortable accommodation in twin rooms
  • Ski touring led by a French high-mountain guide
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Norvege Lofoten Neige Soleil

Sport

Level

Ski touring

Advance

Levels

Ski touring
Beginner
For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
Intermediate
For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
Confirmed
For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
Advanced
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
Expert
For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.

The expert's opinion

A very good level of ski touring is required for this trip, as the snow conditions can be challenging, windy, and icy. Elevation gains are around 1000m per day.

In figures

Autre

  • Average duration/day: 3h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Azimut

High Mountain Guide

State-certified high mountain guide.

Management

Security

Arva shovel and probe provided
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Days 5 to 6
Day 7
Day 8
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    Arrival at Bodø Airport - Norway

    • Activity Autre
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included
    We meet at Bodø airport at the end of the day. A short transfer by minibus takes us to Bodø for the night. We use this first day to get to know each other, check our equipment, and relax. The guide will do a gear check and a briefing for the wonderful week ahead!
    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
- Days 1 to 7

Depending on the group composition, you may be with a person of the opposite sex.

  • Days 1 and 7: 3-star hotel. Comfortable double rooms. Bed linen and towels provided. Dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2 + dinner on Day 7 and breakfast on Day 8 taken at the hotel.
  • Days 2 to 3: Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or in comfortable Rorbuer cabins (restored fishermen's huts resembling small chalets). For 2 or 4 people in double rooms. Mountain corners and bathrooms are shared between 2 and 4 people maximum. Breakfast and dinner are taken at the Rorbuer hotel.
  • Days 4 to 7: 3-star hotel between Henningsvaer and Svolvaer. Breakfast and dinner are taken at the restaurant from the evening of Day 4 to the morning of Day 7.
🏨 3-star hotel
  • 🏨 3-star hotel
🏨 3-star hotel

Access

Departure
Bodo
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
Bodo
Day 8 - 08h00

Bodø Airport in the morning

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isBodo
Your guide will be waiting for you upon your arrival at Bodø Airport.
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Price details

The price includes

  • The services of a high-mountain guide from France and all their expenses (accommodation, meals, travel, etc...)
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in comfortable hotels and aparthotels, twin rooms
  • Half-board from the evening of Day 1 to the morning of Day 8
  • All the picnic lunches on Day 2 and Day 7
  • Vehicle rental and transportation
  • We can lend you an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe if you don't have your own equipment.

The price does not include

  • Snacks
  • The cost of round-trip transportation from your home to the meeting point
  • Flights
  • The additional cost of air transport for the skis you rent
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals on Day 1 (excluding dinner) and Day 8 (excluding breakfast)
  • Drinks and extras
  • The possible rental of skis
  • Anything not listed under "the price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

You can rent your equipment from our partner! The equipment is recent, well-maintained, and delivered at the start of your stay:


  1. Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons) = €295
  2. Cleats = €40

Equipment to bring

  • Freeride skis equipped with touring bindings (pin or plate bindings). We recommend touring skis of the freeride-touring type to make the most of descents in all snow conditions and powder.
  • Seal skins
  • Knives
  • Sticks
  • Touring ski boots if using insert bindings - Alpine ski boots if using plate bindings.
  • Avalanche transceiver (DVA): If you have an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe, please let us know when you register. If you don't have any, we will lend you one free of charge.
  • Backpack: 40L capacity
  • 1L water bottle, thermos or Camelback
  • Pocket knife
  • Duck tape (strong tape)
  • Sunscreen SPF 50
  • Toiletry bag with personal essentials

Clothing to bring

  • Warm hat or headband / Neck warmer or Buff
  • Ski goggles and sunglasses with UV4 protection lenses. The photochromic lenses adapt to the light and vary from index 2 to index 4 to optimize visibility between shade and light.
  • Ski helmet ( highly recommended )
  • Technical underwear: long-sleeved top and tights for added warmth under the pants.
  • Lightweight fleece jacket / Synthetic down jacket with hood to wear under the Gore-Tex for extra warmth during breaks
  • Jacket with waterproof and breathable membrane such as Gore Tex or soft shell, lightweight and compressible to reduce bulk in the backpack.
  • Trousers with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type membrane. Models with leg vents are recommended for uphill sections.
  • Lightweight gloves (fleece or softshell)
  • Warm gloves with a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type membrane. Mittens are a good solution for very cold days or for people sensitive to the cold.
  • Silk undergloves.
  • Ski socks

Note: Merino wool has the advantage of being very breathable and antibacterial, so it retains less odor than synthetic materials.
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