Norway Cross-country Skiing
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Summary
Description
Embark on an exhilarating multi-day tour in the enchanting village of Kvitavatn, Norway. This adventure promises a perfect blend of cross-country skiing, breathtaking landscapes, and the serene beauty of the Norwegian wilderness. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skier, our flexible itinerary ensures that each day is tailored to your skill level and the prevailing weather conditions. From mastering the basics on flatter terrains to exploring the rugged mountains and dense forests, every moment is designed to immerse you in the sheer magnificence of winter in Norway. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with skiing, camaraderie, and the pristine beauty of Kvitavatn.
Included
Airport transfers are on a private bus provided by the Fjellstoge.
Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals are included.
The food provided includes ample buffet breakfasts, from which you make up your packed lunch, and self-service three-course dinner. Tea and coffee are available all day at no extra charge. Vegetarians are extremely well catered for. Beer and wine can be purchased at the Fjellstue but alcohol in Norway is expensive due to high taxes. Licensing laws mean only alcohol purchased from the Fjellstue may be consumed in the dining room and other public areas.
vegetarian, vegan, meat
Skis, boots and poles
5 days guided cross-country skiing
There will be up to 14 people per leader.
With dreamy views of the Gaustatoppen, said to be the most beautiful mountain in Norway, Kvitavatn Fjellstue is the ideal place for a wintery escape. The main building, designed by Norwegian architect Ragnvald Bing Lorentzen, has two lounges with fireplaces and a large dining room.
We stay in Arne’s House, which was originally built for the Royal Marines. It has shared four-bunk rooms (twin occupancy, single sex, unless your group occupies the whole room) with a wash basin. The shower, sauna, toilets and drying room are also shared.
A small number of stylish twin-bedded rooms with private facilities are available in an adjacent building called Odd Elliassen’s House. The upgrade includes an additional cost.
Amenities
Small cinema room
Table tennis room
Men’s and women’s saunas
Drying room
Laundry
Worth knowing
Please note that there is no railing on the mezzanine level in the bedrooms. For your own safety we would ask you to please not use the mezzanine level during your stay.
Odd Elliassen’s House is available for single travellers on request only, and at a different supplement for single occupancy.
lodge: 7 night(s);
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Kvitavatn
- Oslo - Arrival day
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Your adventure begins in the picturesque village of Kvitavatn. Settle into your cozy accommodation and take in the serene surroundings. Prepare yourself for the thrilling skiing experiences that await you starting tomorrow.
Day 2 – Day 2: Introduction to Skiing
Day 2: Introduction to Skiing
Today, we will start on a flatter area next to the lodge, where it is safe to get a feel for the skis and the basic techniques or rediscover our ski legs. Later we will venture off track to learn, or refresh our memories, about how to adapt our skills to this terrain.
Day 3 – Day 3: Exploring the Wilderness
Day 3: Exploring the Wilderness
- Norsk Skieventyr
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There is an endless range of skiing possibilities with 80km of varied tracks through forests and open country, plus a good selection of downhill runs. The off-track touring is excellent and can take us above the tree line, where there is a vast expanse of wilderness to explore – depending on the conditions the summit of Ornenipa can be reached and the Heddersfjell moors can be explored, both at around 1,300m.
Day 4 – Day 4: Mastering the Basics
Day 4: Mastering the Basics
By now, beginners will have mastered the basics and the days are spent exploring the rugged mountains and dense forest. More advanced skiers will venture into the stark wilderness above the treeline. Skiers of all abilities will fall in love with the sheer magnificence of the beautiful Norwegian winter landscape.
Day 5 – Day 5: Choose Your Adventure
Day 5: Choose Your Adventure
Today you can either venture out with new friends to ski in the area, or you may choose to hire some downhill skis, or explore the forests by snowshoe. Cross country skiing is also provided for those who want it.
Day 6 – Day 6: Another Day on the Skis
Day 6: Another Day on the Skis
We’re back on the skis for another day exploring all the beauty this area has to offer.
Day 7 – Day 7: Final Day of Skiing
Day 7: Final Day of Skiing
We enjoy a final day of skiing, this will be a full day out with a picnic lunch in the Norwegian wilderness.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure
- Oslo - Departure day
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The tour ends after breakfast. We’ll say goodbye to our mountain lodge, which may feel like a second home by now, and begin our return journey home.
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