Ski Touring Trip Lofoten | Norway with Mountain Guide
Staying by the sea in a cosy red rorbu, skiing up the unique peaks of the Lofoten archipelago and skiing down fast in the powder, experiencing the contrast of white mountains and deep blue sea and ending the day in the sauna by the sea.
Highlights
Norway's unique landscape with white mountains and deep blue sea, surrounded by a multitude of small islands, is to be experienced on ski tours to the imposing peaks. The Lofoten Islands in the north of Norway are a pearl in their own right! The mountains are perfect for ski touring and you can ski all the way down to the sea. There are great birch forests for skiing in Lofoten and many cool variations and possibilities! We spend the night in a classic rorbu right by the sea. Together we explore the island world by car and make varied ski tours to different corners of Lofoten. We ascend from the sea and drive directly back. We know some cool crossings and combinations of peaks and tours. Our accommodation even has a sauna right by the sea!
Ski touring trip
Together we spend a week in a rorbu in Lofoten and do a cool ski tour every day. Norway and especially Lofoten have perfect ski touring mountains. We often start comfortably through open birch forests. These are perfect for powder days when visibility is poor, by the way! The peaks in Lofoten are around 1000 m high and there are cool traverses and combinations. There is terrain for every avalanche situation. We often do normal ski tours with slopes around 30°. If conditions are safe, we can also climb alpine peaks with exciting descents. On one of the days we will take a boat and a local skipper to a lonely, wild fjord and do a tour from there! Together we stay in a secluded bay and can watch the northern lights undisturbed. The small towns of Svolvær and Henningsvær are nearby and entice with culinary variety and insights into Norwegian fishing culture.
Touring area
We travel high up north, above the Arctic Circle and move around Lofoten. We stay by the sea in a classic rorbu and travel by car to the various tour destinations. In bad weather, the sparse birch forests offer perfect terrain for powdering in fresh snow!
Tour schedule
- Individual journey to Lofoten on Saturday, direct flight from Zurich on Saturday.
- Meeting point on Saturday (~15.30) at Evens-Harstad-Narvik Airport (EVE)
- Material check, packing into the car and travelling to the accommodation and moving into the accommodation for the whole week.
- Ski tours from the accommodation, we choose spontaneously from the huge selection and undertake varied tours.
- Each car ride to the most rewarding tours in the area.
- Sightseeing on the way there and back.
- Relax & sauna right by the sea after the tour at the accommodation
- Depending on the group's wishes: meals in the restaurant or cooking and eating together in the accommodation.
- On one of the days, boat trip through the fjords and ski tour in one of the lonely areas.
- Departure on Saturday, possibly last short ski tour, direct flight from 16.15.
- Of course, you are free to spend some time in Norway before or after and travel around the country further.
Important info
- The organised trip is from Saturday to Saturday from and to Evens-Harstad-Narvik Airport (EVE). We will give you tips and recommendations for travelling to Norway.
- Overnight train or flight are not included and must be booked by yourself, there is a direct flight from Zurich to Narvik on Saturday with Swiss.
- Group size: 5 - 7 guests per mountain guide.
- Additional costs are incurred for travelling, consumption of alcoholic beverages and meals in restaurants. Meals in our accommodation are included in the price.
- If the weather is suitable and the group would like to go on a boat trip, we will organise this on site. The cost of the boat trip is not included in the price.
- In the Rorbu we have four double rooms with single beds or double beds.
- Contact for questions before the tour is your mountain guide Florian: 079 319 21 55
Requirements
- Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin bends). These are often normal ski tours, as we know them from Switzerland. If possible, we also include tours with passages where we tie on the skis or a foot ascent is included.
- Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow. We often find the most beautiful powder snow. But like everywhere else, the weather can do what it wants.
- Condition for 1000m of ascent at a leisurely pace over a week. Sometimes we will do less than 1000m and sometimes more. We divide the tours so that we have enough energy for all days!
- Splitboarders are welcome.
Price and services
- Small groups up to a maximum of 7 guests per mountain guide.
- Comfortable rorbu right by the sea with sauna.
- Spacious rental car with winter tyres & spikes
- CHF 2990.- from 5 guests.
- CHF 500 supplement for 4 guests.
- As we have high fixed costs, special cancellation fees apply for this trip. Travel insurance is recommended.
- Cancellation up to 180 days before departure: CHF 1500.-
- Cancellation up to 60 days before departure: 80 % of the tour price
- Cancellation 59 to 0 days before departure: full tour price
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Jonas or via the Contact form.
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Questions and answers about ski touring in Lofoten and how to see the Northern Lights while enjoying powder descents to the sea ?¿
Why are the Lofoten Islands famous for ski touring?
The Lofoten Islands offer a spectacular backdrop of snow-covered mountains that drop down into the deeply carved fjords. In addition to perfect ski touring mountains, mighty granite walls characterise the landscape and create an impressive scenery in the middle of the Arctic archipelago. You will often find excellent snow here! In addition to many moderate and leisurely ski touring options, there are also exciting couloirs and challenging lines for ambitious ski tourers. In short: impressive mountains, fantastic ski touring opportunities, branching fjords, often great snow - and with a bit of luck, the Northern Lights dancing across the sky in the evening.
What is the best way to travel to Lofoten?
The Lofoten Islands are easy to reach. There are once again direct flights from Zurich to Narvik-Evens (EVE) every two days. It is also possible to travel by train and night train. This takes about 2.5 days and you experience the journey through the snow-covered forests of Sweden.
How do you pay in Lofoten?
In Lofoten you can only pay by credit card. It is not necessary to bring cash.
Snow and conditions
What is the weather like in Lofoten?
The weather in the Lofoten Islands is varied and can change quickly. Within a few days, stable high-pressure conditions with sunshine and little wind are just as possible as stormy snowfalls and rapid weather changes. The proximity to the sea ensures comparatively mild temperatures for these latitudes - the thermometer is usually around -10 °C, occasionally milder. Wind is a frequent companion and should always be taken into account when planning a tour. Overall, flexibility and good preparation are key to making the most of the changeable conditions.
Where can I find information on avalanches and terrain?
Norway operates an app for map material and an avalanche situation report. Local entries can also be viewed here. However, the categorised areas are generally very large and therefore imprecise. You still have to make your own judgements and decisions on the ground. The You can find maps at Norgeskart and the Avalanche report at Varsom.
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