Norway

Cross Country Skiing

7 nights from £2100 • €2395 • $2790

Learn cross-country skiing in Norway's mountains. Seven days of guided instruction, full-day trails through wilderness, and fjord kayaking. Based at a mountain lodge with riverside sauna.

Activities

6 days guided skiing & 1 day kayaking

Accommodation

Mountain lodge

Level

Beginner

Food

Three-course dinners

Difficulty

Group Size

Moderate

Transfers

8 new friends

Dates

February - March

Tyinkrysset, Norway

  • Cross Country Skiing

    Small group lessons with highly experienced instructors to build your skills, learn the technique and hit the trails

  • Sea Kayaking

    Pull on your life jacket and paddle through the King of the Fjords

  • All inclusive ski holiday

    Lessons, guiding and equipment hire included! We take care of the details so you can focus on the experience.

    You’ll just need to book your own flights.

  • Sauna

    Enjoy panoramic views as you wind down and get your sweat on in the sauna

  • Quiet Resort

    Getting away from the crowds means you’ve got more space to learn and explore

  • Regional dishes, local ingredients

    Get a real taste for the region with local ingredients sourced by neighbouring food producers 

New to winter sports? Cross-country skiing is where you should start. The learning curve is much faster than downhill skiing – you'll make quick progress over just a few days, and it's easier on the knees too.

Each day brings different trails and terrain as your skills develop. From easy lakeside loops on day two to full-day wilderness routes by the end of the week. Your instructor teaches technique as you go, building your confidence and stamina. Mid-week, trade skis for kayaks on Norway's longest fjord before a final big mountain day.

Stay at a modern lodge hotel with a spectacular riverside sauna that hangs over the Begna River. Three-course dinners featuring local mountain ingredients, small groups, and yoga sessions with incredible views. Everything's arranged so you can focus on learning and exploring.

Location

Tyin Filefjell sits at 1,000m above sea level between Lake Tyin and Filefjell, where the mountains meet the fjords at the gateway to Jotunheimen National Park. One of Southern Norway's snowiest areas, winter brings deep powder and hundreds of kilometres of prepared cross-country ski tracks stretching through forests and across high mountain plateaus. Forget the tourist-packed resorts though - this is where wilderness enthusiasts come to explore remote terrain, away from the crowds.

The Cross-Country Skiing

The trail network offers varied terrain, from gentle valley tracks, perfect for beginners, to rolling hills and longer routes that'll challenge you by the end of the week. It’s small-scale compared to other ski centres, which means you'll have space to find your rhythm without navigating hoards of other skiers.

Activities

  • Cross-Country Skiing

    New to winter sports? Cross-country skiing is where you should start. The learning curve is much faster than downhill skiing, so you'll make quick progress over just a few days, and it's easier on the knees too. 

    Each day we'll explore stunning wilderness areas and improve your technique. It's a great full-body workout, and you'll access incredible remote locations that most people never see. Ski and boot hire, expert tuition, and experienced instructors are all included – our itineraries are designed to build your cross-country skills and help you get the most out of your holiday with us.

    Included:

    Ski & boot hire

    Expert tuition

    Experienced instructors

    Views for days

  • People Kayak across the bay in Lofoten

    Sea Kayaking

    Mid-week, we swap skis for paddles and head to Norway's longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord. It’s a different kind of challenge that rests your ski legs while your upper body does a bit more work.

    Paddle between towering mountains, surrounded by the kind of landscape that makes Norway legendary, then warm up in the nearby sauna. No kayaking experience needed, our guides will teach you the moves. For those who want, there’s also an option to embrace your inner polar bear and take a dip in the winter-cold fjord.

    Included:

    Expert kayaking guide

    All kayaking equipment

    Mobile sauna session

    Optional fjord swimming

  • A paddleboarder glides across still waters with a mountain scene behind her

    Yoga

    Practice your warrior pose with mountain views. After long days on snowy trails, stretch and strengthen with our yoga sessions. We work with local yoga instructors who understand what cross-country skiing does to your body and what you need to recover. This isn't Instagram yoga, it's functional stretching that means you'll be ready to ski again the next day.

  • Riverside Sauna

    After a long day in the mountains, head to the riverside sauna. Perched beside the Begna river with Mt. Skørsnøse dominating the view, this is where tired legs recover and minds switch off as you feel your muscles unknot. 

    Included:

    Three sauna sessions

    River views

    Post-ski recovery

Cross-Country Skiing

New to winter sports? Cross-country skiing is where you should start. The learning curve is much faster than downhill skiing, so you'll make quick progress over just a few days, and it's easier on the knees too. 

Each day we'll explore stunning wilderness areas and improve your technique. It's a great full-body workout, and you'll access incredible remote locations that most people never see. Ski and boot hire, expert tuition, and experienced instructors are all included – our itineraries are designed to build your cross-country skills and help you get the most out of your holiday with us.

Included:

  • Ski & boot hire

  • Expert tuition

  • Experienced instructors

  • Views for days

Sea Kayaking

Mid-week, we swap skis for paddles and head to Norway's longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord. It’s a different kind of challenge that rests your ski legs while your upper body does a bit more work.

Paddle between towering mountains, surrounded by the kind of landscape that makes Norway legendary, then warm up in the nearby sauna. No kayaking experience needed, our guides will teach you the moves. For those who want, there’s also an option to embrace your inner polar bear and take a dip in the winter-cold fjord.

Included:

  • Expert kayaking guide

  • All kayaking equipment

  • Mobile sauna session

  • Optional fjord swimming

Yoga

Practice your warrior pose with mountain views. After long days on snowy trails, stretch and strengthen with our yoga sessions. We work with local yoga instructors who understand what cross-country skiing does to your body and what you need to recover. This isn't Instagram yoga, it's functional stretching that means you'll be ready to ski again the next day.

Riverside Sauna

After a long day in the mountains, head to the riverside sauna. Perched beside the Begna river with Mt. Skørsnøse dominating the view, this is where tired legs recover and minds switch off as you feel your muscles unknot. 

Included:

  • Three sauna sessions

  • River views

  • Post-ski recovery

Fitness and Experience Level

  • This trip is rated moderate.

    This will suit active women who want to learn a new winter sport but still enjoy proper comfort at the end of the day. If you're ready for consecutive active days, want expert instruction, and can handle the physical demands of back to back days of activity, all whilst learning something new, then this is for you.

  • 6-7 hours active daily, split into two sessions or occasional full days. You'll cover 8-15km daily which, on cross country skis, is way more demanding than walking these distances.

  • The reality

    Cross-country skiing feels like "running with skis on." Long flat sections and uphill climbs are physically demanding, so you need good fitness. It’s worth it for the downhill though.

    Speed and gliding

    This sport is all about generating speed and momentum through gliding. You'll pick up pace sometimes on gentle slopes so if sliding makes you nervous, this isn't your sport.

    Falling

    You'll take tumbles while learning. The falls are softer than in alpine skiing, but you need to be comfortable with hitting the snow and getting back up. 

    If you've skied before

    It doesn’t matter if you’ve skied before. Cross-country and alpine/downhill skiing are completely different sports. Even seasoned downhill skiers start as a beginner here.

    Real talk

    If you enjoy getting your heart rate up, don't mind falling over, and are comfortable with gliding and speed, you'll love this.

  • Your home for the week is a cosy mountain lodge. Twin and private rooms with private facilities, that spectacular riverside sauna, and a yoga space with mountain views. It's comfortable, cosy, and positioned perfectly for accessing the cross-country trail network.

  • Start each day with the hotel’s famous breakfast buffet where you'll also pack your lunch for the trails. Dinners are three-course affairs in the restaurant, focusing on local ingredients from the mountains and nearby fjords. Think hearty meals designed to refuel after long active days.

    We accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Please check with our Booking Team before securing your spot though to ensure we can cater for your dietary needs.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival Day

    Afternoon
    Travel by bus from Oslo or Bergen to Tyinkrysset, where the hotel will collect you.

    Evening
    Settle in to your hotel and meet your group over dinner, three courses of local ingredients from the mountains and nearby fjords. Your instructor will introduce themselves and talk you through the week ahead!

  • Day 2

    Morning
    Tuck into the breakfast buffet (honestly, it's worth getting up for) and pack a lunch for later. There's a yoga session on the top floor, where the mountain views are something else. Then it's time to get fitted with your ski equipment and make sure everything's sitting right.

    Afternoon
    Head out to the easiest trails and test your new kit. Your instructor will cover the basics and get you comfortable on skis before you try different terrain.

    Evening
    Back to the hotel for dinner.

  • Day 3

    Morning
    After breakfast, head to Lake Otrøvatnet where the trails are beginner-friendly and the scenery's stunning. Your instructor will walk you through technique in more detail, then you'll put it into practice as you ski around the lake.

    Afternoon
    Stop somewhere scenic for your packed lunch. Afterwards, head to the hotel's riverside sauna to loosen up tired muscles.

    Evening
    Dinner at the hotel.

  • Day 4

    Morning
    Meet your instructor after breakfast where you’ll look at maps and snow conditions to decide the best route for your trip today. Then it’s out for a longer day on the trails.

    Afternoon
    Return to the hotel for an afternoon yoga session to stretch it all out.

    Evening
    Dinner at the hotel.

  • Day 5

    Morning
    After breakfast, we’re swapping skis for paddles as we go kayaking in Sognefjord. It’s Norway’s deepest and longest fjord, although we won’t be paddling all of it, don’t worry!

    Afternoon
    Warm up in a mobile sauna by the fjord and if you're feeling brave, take a dip in the icy waters too.

    Evening
    Dinner at the hotel.

  • Day 6

    Morning

    After breakfast it’s time for a trip out on your skis. You’ll practice getting more comfortable with going up and downhill, then head out on a round trip with incredible views.

    Afternoon

    Downtime for stretching and prepping for your evening tour

    Evening

    Meet the group for a shorter cross-country tour with headlamps (or in the evening sun if you're here later in winter), followed by dinner.

  • Day 7

    Morning
    Your last day, so make it count. After breakfast, head out for a longer cross-country trip in the mountains. Your instructor will pick the route based on conditions. You'll stop along the way for lunch around a fire.

    Afternoon
    Back to the hotel for one last session in the sauna before tonight's dinner.

    Evening
    Delicious three-course farewell dinner at the hotel.

  • Day 8

    Morning
    Breakfast, then transfer to Tyinkrysset for your bus home.

  • Sat 14 Feb 2026 - Sat 21 Feb 2026

  • Sat 8 Mar 2026 - Sat 15 Mar 2026

Dates

Price

Superior Private Room £2500 (approx. €2840 / $3265)

Private Room: £2350 (approx. €2665 / $3070)

Twin Room: £2100 (approx. €2380 / $2745)

  • Gutsy Girls is a UK-based adventure company welcoming women worldwide. Prices are in pounds (£) with estimates in euros (€) and US dollars ($). The final amount depends on your card provider's conversion rate at payment time and may fluctuate.

  • Secure your spot with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before the trip.

Included

  • 6 days guided cross-country skiing instruction

  • Winter kayaking with guide

  • Yoga sessions

  • 7 nights accommodation 

  • All meals from arrival dinner to departure breakfast

  • Cross-country ski equipment (skis, boots, poles)

  • Kayaking equipment

  • 3 sauna sessions

  • Bus transfers between Tyinkrysset bus station and hotel

  • Gutsy Girls Host

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    • Flights to/from Oslo or Bergen

    • Bus transfer Oslo/Bergen to Tyinkrysset (approx £50-70)

    • Personal winter clothing (comprehensive packing list provided)

    • Drinks with restaurant meals

    • Travel Insurance (mandatory)

    • Optional alpine ski pass or snowshoe rental

  • Cancellation effective from written email notification:

    • 44 days or less before departure: 100% cancellation fee

    • 45 days or more before departure: 30% cancellation fee (70% refund)

  • We require a minimum of 6 participants to confirm this adventure.

    If you book and we don't reach the minimum numbers, you'll receive a full refund. Please hold off on booking any flights until the trip is confirmed.

Travel

  • Oslo to Tyinkrysset: Bus departure from Oslo Gardermoen 16:45 → Arrival Tyinkrysset 21:15 hotel pickup included from bus stop

    Return: Hotel drop-off to Tyinkrysset:
    Bus to Oslo: Departs 10:00 → Arrives 15:00

    There is a more regular bus service from Oslo Central bus station and Bergen bus station. If you get in earlier you will need to arrange your own transfer to the hotel (approximately NOK 80 (£6/€7) per person per way). Contact the Bookings Team for more information.

  • You are responsible for booking flights and bus to Tyinkrysset. Buses run to Tyinkrysset from Oslo or Bergen. Please check our transfer times and book flights and buses that align with them.

    Transfers run on a fixed schedule and can’t be delayed, you’re responsible for arriving on time.

    We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers delays, cancellations, and missed connections.

Full FAQs

Packing List

    • Skis

    • Poles

    • Ski boots

    • Kayak equipment (including dry suit)

  • Please see our full packing list here.

Questions?

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