Norway

Improver and Intermediate Cross Country Ski and Yoga Retreat

7 nights from £2050 • €2380 • $2630

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Activities

6 days guided adventures

Accommodation

7 nights traditional mountain hotel

Level

Previous experience required

Food

Top quality restaurant meals

Difficulty

Group Size

Moderate

Transfers

12 new friends

Dates

Fly into Oslo, Norway

January and March

Join Gutsy Girls on our week-long retreat in Norway, tailored for those looking to progress in their cross country ski journey. Set against the backdrop of Norway's pristine snow-covered landscapes, this trip offers the perfect blend of skill development, exploration, and relaxation.

Whether you've experienced beginner cross country ski holidays and yearn to cover longer distances, or are at an intermediate level and keen to sharpen your skills, this cross country ski holiday fits the bill. Explore the snowy terrains of Norway while improving your techniques under the guidance of our expert instructors.

With a group size of up to 12 guests and 2 dedicated instructors, our retreat ensures tailored coaching to match your skills. Our daily excursions range from 15km - 30 km across diverse terrains, integrating skill-building workshops amidst our exploration. While we do focus on improving skills and will cover longer distances, the emphasis is also on enjoying the stunning landscapes and the company of fellow skiers.

Our retreat offers more than just skiing. Experience a day of snowshoeing to a frozen waterfall, take the reins of your own husky team, and enjoy a peaceful candlelit horse sleigh ride across snowy landscapes. As each adventurous day wraps up, find balance with yoga sessions and unwind in traditional saunas, a perfect blend of activity and relaxation on this active winter retreat. 

Location

We’ll be heading to Venabydsfjellet, the snow covered mountain plateau on the edge of Rondane National Park, just north of Lillehammer. This is the oldest National Park in Norway and a beautiful spot in the heart of the country - with a fantastic snow record and a great climate for cross country skiing. With over 140km of marked and prepared trails and a varied mountain terrains and summits up to 1400m, it’s the perfect location for all level cross country skiers.

As with all of our adventures, we’ve researched the best dates to work with low cost flights. Fly into Oslo, then it’s a beautiful 3 hour train journey through the Nordic countryside to our remote wilderness location.

Activities

Intermediate Skiers

This trip is tailored for improvers and intermediate cross country skiers eager to hone their skills, both on and off track. Over the week, we'll delve into cross country skiing techniques, covering distances up to 30 km.

If you've previously embarked on a beginner skiing holiday, this journey offers a seamless transition to challenge yourself further and navigate longer terrains.

More intermediate skiers seeking comprehensive coaching and curated daily tours will also have a great experience on this adventure!

Cross Country Ski Skill Requirements

  • Minimum experience of 3 full days cross country skiing.

  • Able to snow plough both in and out of the track.

  • Able to move effectively in and out of the tracks.

  • Confident in managing speed and direction during downhill skiing.

  • Comfortable with skiing distances of 15 km to 30 km in a day.

  • Good to high level of fitness

Important to note: Previous alpine/downhill skiing is not enough to join this trip, you must join a beginner cross country ski trip to learn the technique.

Yoga

To compliment our long active days, we’ll unwind on three evenings with yoga classes lead by our brilliant in house instructor.

We’ll also have the opportunity to unwind in the sauna post ski!

Dog Sledding

We are thrilled to offer an husky sledding activity on this adventure. We’ll be heading to a local kennel to meet the dogs, before heading out to drive your own dog team through the wilderness.

Each guest will have the opportunity to drive and be a passenger on this hour tour!

Snowshoeing

For one day during the adventure, we’ll be getting away from the ski tracks to explore deep into snow covered forest on snowshoes. Winding through the snow-covered trees, we’ll delve deep into the nordic wilderness, creating our own tracks in the crisp snow. If the conditions are right, we’ll visit the spectacular frozen waterfall Myfallet.

Fitness and Experience Level

Itinerary

Dates

Price

Twin Ensuite Room £2050 (approx. €2380 / $2630)

Private Ensuite Room £2250 (approx. €2610 / $2880)

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation in mountain hotel

  • 5 full days of cross country skiing

  • Cross country ski lessons and guiding from expert instructor

  • 1 full day snow shoe tour

  • 5 yoga sessions

  • Dog sledding experience (1h) Please note that this will be replaced by another activity or more skiing if there isn’t enough snow for this.

  • Breakfast and lunch buffets and 3 course dinners.

  • Free coffee and teas in lounge at all times

  • Pre dinner aperitif on the final evening

  • Transfers to and from Ringebu at the start and end of trip

  • Ski hire and waxes for skiing

  • Transfers for skiing

  • Expert ski guides

  • Gutsy Girl host

Travel

Packing List

Questions?

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