Ski mountaineering in Norway
The Lyngen Alps lie above the Arctic Circle in Norway; the town of Tromsø is the capital of the Northern Lights, and in this region the mountains rise straight out of the sea. Wild mountains overlooking the icy waters of the north, descents on pristine snow towards the high fjords plunging into the sea, and the Northern Lights accompanying us as we return from our outings. A trip, a course, a dream!
Participants
Min. 4
Duration
8 days
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
1900 €
Programme
Imagine skiing with a stunning sea view over the Norwegian fjords, on the very best snow, and skiing right down to the water’s edge – a dream, a priceless adventure. The Lyngen Alps offer a vast array of routes for all levels, starting right by the sea! In this region, the ski touring season begins in February and ends in May.
Daily excursions involve an elevation gain of between 800 and 1,200 metres; the required technical ability for the descent is that of an intermediate to good skier. (There’s nothing to stop us from doing two excursions a day.) If the group is of a similar ability and experienced, more challenging routes can also be selected. Participants will learn how to assess the snowpack, use ski mountaineering equipment correctly and carry out a search for a person buried in an avalanche correctly.
Day 1: Flight from Milan to Tromsø, with a stopover in Oslo, then on to Tromsø.
Days 2–7: A different destination every day, exploring this Nordic paradise for ski mountaineering. The programme and destinations of the outings will be agreed with the participants according to the group’s level and ability, as well as the weather and the stability of the snowpack.
Day 8: Breakfast, transfer to the airport and return to Italy.
During the excursions, you may come across herds of wild reindeer that roam these moors. During each outing, we will explore and focus on aspects relating to snowpack assessment, safety and the use of self-rescue equipment.
Costs, terms and equipment
The price includes
- With you, a UIAGM-certified Mountain Guide: preparation, safety and technical support at every stage of the activity.
- 7 nights’ accommodation – double/triple rooms on a room-only basis (self-catering);
- Return transfer between the airport and the flat;
- Return transfers from the house to the departure points for day trips;
- Third-party liability insurance during outings;
The price does not include
- Return flight from Milan Malpensa to Tromsø (if required, we can provide guidance and instructions to help you book without any problems);
- We cook our own breakfast and dinner, and we make sure we have all the necessary food before we set off;
- Car fuel, ferries and car parks;
- Personal health insurance;
- Anything not specified under ‘Services included’.
Equipment
- Suitable ski mountaineering clothing with a sufficient number of changes of clothes
- Touring skis, boots, ski crampons, climbing skins
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
- An avalanche safety kit is available to hire for those who do not have one: €15 per day.
- If you don’t have everything, please don’t hesitate to ask – we’ll do our best to help you
Prices
- €1,900 per person, with a minimum of 4 participants
- For this type of trip, customers are required to have personal insurance that also covers ski mountaineering.
- Join the C.A.I. if your personal insurance does not cover the proposed activity, even abroad, or – even better – join the Alpenverein to ensure you have adequate cover.