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Svolvaer

SKI TOURING SAILING TRIP IN LOFOTEN, NORWAY

Ski Touring

Category

7 Days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 6

Partecipants

What you'll do

Ski & Sail Lofoten is an unforgettable adventure where we sail to the mountains, start at the beach, and ski through the stunning alpine Lofoten mountains. Explore Austnesfjorden, Geitgaljertind, Trollfjorden, and Raftsundet—some of Norway's most spectacular mountains. This trip is perfect for those seeking challenges, outdoor exploration, and unique experiences in a wild, raw, and beautiful setting. Join us for guided ski touring in Norway and embark on one of Norway's best ski touring holidays. Discover safer ski touring in Norway with our expert guides. Book your ski touring trip in Lofoten and experience the ultimate ski touring adventure.

Itinerary

We meet at the harbour in the centre of Svolvær at 16:00. After checking in on our boat and getting to know each other; we review the trip plan, safety information, boat, and equipment. Before it gets too late, we cast off and sail a short distance to find a suitable anchorage for the night. We prepare supper on board. We recommend eating dinner before arriving so we can maximize our time going through the boat and equipment, ensuring we are ready to set sail into the fjords this evening.
After an early breakfast, we take the dinghy ashore in Austnesfjorden. With our guide, we assess route choices for the day based on weather, snow conditions, and wind. Austnesfjorden offers many ski-touring summits, such as Higravtinden and Geitgaljartind, known for their challenges, and Rundfjellet and Kvittind. We start gently on this first day. After skiing, we sail towards the best starting point for the next day's adventure.
Post-breakfast, we head to our next playground! Today's destination depends on the weather, snow conditions, and wind. We might stay in Austnesfjorden for new mountains and lines or sail towards Raftsundet. If conditions are favourable, we could ascend Geitgaljen, one of Lofoten's most spectacular peaks, offering a magical descent to the rocky beach. After skiing, we relax on board and sail out of Austnesfjorden towards our next stop.
We begin the day in Trollfjorden, a remote fjord with steep mountain sides accessible only by boat. Early in the morning, before the sun warms the mountain sides, we find a suitable hill that isn't too steep. After a good breakfast, we go ski touring. In the afternoon, we might light a bonfire after a refreshing swim in the sea.
Today, we explore the mountains around Raftsundet, the channel separating Lofoten to the west and Vesterålen to the east. The day's program depends on snow conditions and weather. We have options for steep, long descents or more mellow slopes and safer terrain in the forest. If the sky is clear tonight, we might spot the northern lights.
Lofoten is a well-known skiing destination, often busy during the season. As the week progresses, we move further away from the known spots and other ski groups. The skipper and guide will take us to a secret spot, allowing us to enjoy a remote mountain with fresh, untouched snow and no tracks.
On our final day, we take a short summit trip before returning to Svolvær in the afternoon. We dock and finish by 16:00, ensuring those with regular boat bookings to Bodø can catch their transport. Buses and scheduled boats depart directly from the marina, and the airport is nearby, but please allow some extra time when booking onward transport.

What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Skipper
Accommodation
Local transport
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Use of boat-shared equipment (dinghies, kayaks, fishing equipment...)
Boat-related costs (fuel, propane and harbour fees)
Instruction, advice, guidance and training boating and sailing
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Snacks and drinks
Tourist tax
Local tipping
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Ski and avalanche equipment
Optional meals
Rental equipment
Drinks (wine, beer, apple juice...)

Accomodations

Local boat

You will sleep and live in a boat for 7 days with your group, the skipper and the guide. Accommodation on board will be in a shared double cabin (bunk or double bed) with a ready-made bed (warm and nice duvets and pillows!)

Guides

Emil & SeilNorge Team

Emil & SeilNorge Team

Emil is a guide and skipper, founder of SeilNorge, the country’s leading organizer of inspiring sailing, hiking, ski-touring, climbing trips and expeditions. We sail between islands, fjords, mountains, and the open oceans to see, experience, and learn.

Meeting point

68.234308814.5682238
Svolvaer

Frequently asked questions

Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

March 2025
Mon
3 Mar
3:00 PM
Sun
9 Mar
3:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
Total
3200 €
Mon
17 Mar
3:00 PM
Sun
23 Mar
3:00 PM

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6 spots left
Total
3200 €
Mon
24 Mar
3:00 PM
Sun
30 Mar
2:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
Total
3200 €
From 3200 € / person