Lofoten Ski Touring
Guided Backcountry Ski Touring & Splitboarding, Lofoten Islands, Norway
Come and discover that there is nothing better than ski touring in the Norwegian Arctic fjords on the Lofoten Islands. Stay in a magnificent cabin right on the seaside and surrounded by spectacular mountains. Ski from summit to sea, enjoy the northern lights and relax in a Norwegian sauna, wondering why it took you so long to come here!
Lofoten is heaven for ski-touring, and this tour spends a week with an exceptional guide, such as Núria Picas, skiing in this Arctic paradise. If you are passionate about ski touring, this is your trip.
The Lofoten archipelago in Norway is known for being a magical and postcard-perfect place. It has stolen the guides' hearts who for many years, and they have been doing the entire season from February to April here. The skiing possibilities are nearly endless, and there are different summits adapted for all levels.
It is possible to reserve individual places in an open group or creating your own group of friends and organising a private trip; from 6 to 7-people + mountain guide. Four 'fixed date' weeks from late February into March for two groups of 6 participants are organised according to level of ability and objectives, with every effort made to match you with the group that best fits your profile, ensuring the best ski touring experience possible.
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Highlights
The Lofoten Islands tour is loaded with highlights, but here are just a few of them:
- Ski from the summit to the sea
- Breathtaking scenery
- Exhilarating climbs
- Incredible summits & terrain
- Sauna after skiing
- Northern Lights
- Top ski guides
- Lifelong friends, stories & memories
Join a fixed-date, 8-day tour from late February to early April as a solo, couple or group. Fixed-date tour pricing varies depending on the accommodation on offer during the particular week (based in either Svolvaer or Henningsvær). Or you can customise your own private tour if you have a group of at least 4 people.
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Itinerary, Getting There & Away
The main airport in the region is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE), located between the cities of Harstad and Narvik. From there the group will take vehicles and head to the beautiful seaside cabin which will be your base for the week. Six full days of stunning ski touring in the region will follow. For detailed information, see the Itinerary tab.
The Skiing
Lofoten as a ski touring destination is world-renowned. Surrounded by water in every direction, it is one of the places where the saying "skiing from the summit to the sea" makes absolute sense. The mountains in Lofoten range in altitude from 700 to 1,100m above sea level, and because of the harsh climate the treeline is somewhere between 300 and 400m, which provides very easy access to the incredible alpine terrain, and also delightful tree-skiing down low if the visibility is poor up top. With such a dramatic landscape, many summits are perfect for ski touring and well worth a visit. Småtindan, Torskmannen, Geitgallien and Trolltindan are just a few names on the extensive list of the favourite mountains.
Lodging & Meals
The program provides accommodation in a fully self-contained seaside cabin located in Laupstad right between the best mountains of Lofoten. Some of the peaks are so close the group will ski directly from the cabin door, whilst other days will need about 15-25 minutes by car to get there. The base location is about 20 minutes by car from Svolvaer, the capital of Lofoten, with a multitude of restaurants, which the group can (and will) visit. In the cabin, bedrooms & all facilities are shared. If you want a single room, please indicate this at the time of booking. The tour organisers believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. A deluxe cabin accommodation option is provided for an extra tariff on three of the fixed tour dates.
For meals, a common shop will be made and the costs divided among all participants. The tour guides will be in charge as organizers and based on their experience of many trips, to help in management of the purchase and quantities. Work will begin before departure to speed up the process upon arrival. If you have allergies or preferences, let the tour operator know before departure. A 'deluxe' option that includes a chef and prepared meals can be provided for an extra tariff.
It is recommended that you bring your own energy bars, nuts & snacks so that you can eat while doing the activities. They can be purchased upon arrival during the first day shopping expedition. You can each bring your own alcoholic beverages, or they can be purchased once in Norway, but at Norwegian prices!!
An evening trip into the main town of Svolvaer for dinner and/or beers is possible if the group wishes.
Ski Ability, Fitness & Gear
For this ski touring trip, an intermediate to advanced level of off-piste skiing/splitboarding and having previously done some ski touring activity (randonnée / ski touring / backcountry skiing) is required. Depending on the physical and technical level of the participants and the snow and weather conditions, the mountain guide will adapt the outings for maximum enjoyment. Do not hesitate to make a booking enquiry to jointly evaluate whether you have the appropriate level of skiing.
If you know that you prefer to go far and steep and are looking for a challenge, the advice is to bring along your group of friends and book an entire mountain cabin for yourselves. Weather and snow conditions will, of course, determine what and where can be skied. Even if you already know each other, we can still tailor the level more to your wishes and skill level.
To make the most of the tour you should at a minimum be fit enough to at least undertake a 1,100m climb in 3 to 4hr, then be able to safely descend in variable snow conditions (powder, crud, crust, ice).
For this tour, all participants will need to bring their own ski-touring & splitboarding gear, including all avalanche safety equipment.
More Info & Booking
If you have any questions, or to book a private tour, submit a Booking Enquiry ->
For booking fixed date tours, use the links via the tour dates listed above.