Duration

9 Days

NORWAY SKI ROAD TRIP

Norway is not your average ski destination. Unlike those standard holiday retreats scattered across the Swiss, French and Austrian Alps, Norway has so far been able to stay a hidden secret on the global radar for ski destinations. This has led to a unique environment, where mountains are with fewer crowds, more fresh powder, and filled with a seemingly endless amount of pristine wilderness experiences. Join us for winter adventure to explore this last frontier of culture, nature and more.

Our 9-day road trip starts in Bergen, otherwise known as the Gateway to the Fjords. From here we travel through the spectacular landscapes of Western Norway – a varying nature that combines scenic farmland, vast plateaus, towering mountains and crystal clear rivers.

THE FJORD POWDER HIGHWAY

The journey operates as a one-way, and will be divided among some of the country’s top ski destinations: the Voss, Myrkdalen, Sogndal & Stranda Ski Resorts, eventually ending in the beautiful city of Ålesund. These resorts are considered powder paradises and showcase some of the best conditions, views and culture of Norway’s fjord region. If the Norse Gods give us favorable weather conditions, along the way we may even get to witness the indescribable light show put on by the famous Aurora Borealis.

As a local tour operator with a deep love for Norway, it comes without question that our multi-day ski tour offers much more than just skiing. As we explore quaint villages and small towns, the journey will also offer powerful fjord landscapes, cultural history, traditional food, local beer, and inspiring stories that will stick with you for a lifetime.

Serving small and intimate group of like-minded people who value quality time spent in the mountains, the journey’s goal will be fine-tuned at the start of the trip. This will allow us to focus on what type of skiing we collectively prefer to pursue, be that days spent on the resort slopes, chasing fresh white powder, or working up a sweat in the backcountry.

FLIGHTS

Airfare not included. You must fly to Bergen airport. Bergen is the second biggest city in Norway. You fly out from Ålesund, Vigra airport

TRANSFER

Outdoor Norway will be offering pick-up and delivery service from the Bergen International Airport and take care of all transportation during the trip to the final destination in Ålesund.

ACCOMODATION

Along the way we stay in different lodges and cabins in large twin rooms. All accomodations offer clean and fresh bedding with wifi, television and other amenities. Some of the accomodations have spa facilities and/or Sauna.

MEALS

Breakfast is included in the tour package.

Lunches can either be bought at groceries stores or at the ski resort restaurants (€15-€25).

Dinners included in 5 nights and three other nights we go out to explore the local restaurants to experience the Norwegian cosy little towns. The cost run at approx. €17 – €28 Euros per dinner in the local restaurants.

GUIDING

Our friendly and experienced guides will make sure to take care of you when you are outside on the mountain during all the days you are on the spot. On the mountain shows the beautiful ride and comes with tips and tricks on your riding if you wish.

SKI PASS

Is included 7 full days when we are on the spot.

DIFFICULT

To get as much out of this trip possible, you should be able to run quite freely off piste and good skiils on powder skiing. Age plays zero role, only you are young at heart and love skiing or snowboarding and want a really nice trip.

INTINERARY

Day 1 – Arrive in Bergen, welcome tour, transfer to Voss, check-in.
Day 2 – Full day of skiing at Voss Resort.
Day 3 – Full day of skiing at Voss Resort.
Day 4 – Transfer to Myrkdalen, check-in, enjoy a full day of skiing at Myrkdalen Resort.
Day 5 – Full day of skiing at Myrkdalen Resort.
Day 6 – Transfer to Sogndal, enjoy a half-day of skiing at Sogndal Resort. Transfer to Stranda, check-in.
Day 7 – Full day of skiing at Stranda Resort.
Day 8 – Full day of skiing at Stranda Resort.
Day 9 – Transfer to Ålesund farewell tour, drop off at Viagra Airport.

DESTINATIONS

3 Nights in Voss.
2 Nights in Myrkdalen
3 Nights in Stranda

ROAD TRIP ALLURE

Along our road trip we drive besides many fjords, right on way from Bergen airport to Voss we drive along 3 fjords. From Voss to Sogndal we cross over Sognefjord, the largest and most well known fjord in Norway and the second longest in the world. Located in Sogn og Fjordane county in Western Norway, it stretches 205 kilometres (127 mi) inland. It has been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage lList of the world’s cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value.
To get there, we go through the Lærdal Tunnel (Norwegian: Lærdalstunnelen) is a 24.51km. long and connecting Lærdal to Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane. It is the longest road tunnel in the world succeeding the Swiss Gotthard Road Tunnel.

This ski road trip in the heart of Fjord Norway is powerfully and mysteriously attractive, a fascinante nature glamour.

ARRIVAL AIRPORT

Bergen International Airport (BGO).

FLIGHTS TO/FROM THE STARTING POINT

We do not book international flights for our clients. A great tool we use to view different flight options at the best available rates is Google Flights.

Getting there and Back
RIDE STARTING POINT

We will be offering airport pick-up from the Bergen International Airport on Day 1 at 2:00 p.m. The pick up point is at the end of the arrivals lane our our Guides will be holding a sign with our company name on it.
So it is imperative that you are there on time, at 2:00 p.m. sharp! It is a 1,5 hour drive to Voss.
We do not offer airport pick-up prior to Day 1 or outside of the scheduled time listed above.

RIDE ENDING POINT

This Ride ends in the afternoon of Day 8.
On Day 9, your guides will be doing drop off’s at the Vigra International Airport at 3:00 p.m. (or if needed a little earlier)
If staying a few extra days, there’s few hotels close to the airport and many more at Stranda city center.
Drop-off’s will be offered on Day 9 only. The hotels near the airport have shuttle service included on the stayting.

VISAS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All travelers require a valid passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity). Norwegians Citizens are not required a visa but need to apply for ETA ( Electronic Travel Authorization). Citizens of some countries can visit norway without a visa but some other are required to apply for tourist visa. For more information, please contact your local Norwegian embassy, or passport office.

VACCINATION

Please visit the MD Travel Health website and navigate to your destination country for information about any vaccinations you may require prior to traveling, or please visit your local travel clinic for the most up to date information.

CURRENCY

The Norwegian currency is the Kroner ( kr. ). For the latest currency exchange information use the Yahoo! Currency Exchange Calculator

BEST WAY TO USE/GET LOCAL CURRENCY

Generally, the best way to get local currency is to use local ATMs when you arrive. The local banks will not charge you a fee to do this, and the exchange rate is very little. We’d reccomend come with Euro, US dolar or British Pound, they are easy to exchange in any bank and airport.

INTERNET

Internet is available in all accommodations.
Strong, fast and stable mobile G4 signal and coverage in our ski area, roads and towns.

OTHER EXPENSES

Aside from lunches and three dinners, there are no required additional expenses for this trip, but you might like to take spending money for such things as souvenir shopping and nightlife. Credit card and debit card are accepted all over the country.

LAUNDRY

Laundry is available in some nights. Please talk to your Guides to arrange.

UNTIL THERE

Droop us an email if you have any further questions, we're happy to answering all questions.
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