Guided Ski Touring in South of Lyngen Norway
Explore Lyngen South with IFMGA qualified mountain- and ski guide.
Lyngen Alps has become known as one of the most beautiful and unique ski touring destinations in the world. For most skiers this refers to the northern half of the Lyngen peninsula.
For almost 20 years we have also visited the less known half of Lyngen Alps. In particular the Lakselvtind mountains in the south of Lyngen.
There are few guided groups in the area, and it offers a truly fantastic terrain for ski touring and ski mountaineering.
Lyngen South Skiing Experince
Ski touring among the highest peaks in Lyngen, the objectives are bigger and many summits are more demanding than in the north.
We seldom have other skiers around, and get to experience the tranquil solitude a true nature of the arctic.
Long and steep couloirs are offered to the expert skier. We also find open slopes and lower angle terrain.
We still get views of the sea, ski in the magic day light of the far north, and admire the aurora borealis in clear evenings.
Best time
Last two weeks of March and first 3 weeks of April
Ability
Ski touring beginners to advanced ski mountaineers.
Ascent/descent is adapted to group ability, avalanche safety, weather and snow conditions.
Ski Touring from House - Lyngen South
Duration
7 Days
Season
Feb-April
Group Size
max 6 persons
Price
From €1740
This week is only for experienced skiers with enough fitness to do up to 1600hm of uphill. As we ski among the highest and most alpine summits in Lyngen, we have more options for skiers who are confident in steeper terrain.
From our house we look straight onto the Lakelvtind mountains, and we're a short drive away from starting skinning.
Program
Sat:
Arrive in Tromsø on Saturdays, latest at 6pm. Drive to Lakselvbukt.
Sun-Fri:
6 days of ski touring. 6 nights in house. Return to Tromsö Friday afternoon.
Sat:
Departure possible on Friday evening, or on Saturday.
Price: | Group size: 3 4 5 6 | Price per person: 3240 € 2580 € 2040 € 1740 € |
Included
– 6 days of private ski guiding
– 6 nights accommodation in the house
– food shopping for the week
– transport of your luggage from the air port
Not included
– Flight tickets to Tromsø
– Rental car
– Food and drinks at supermarket prices
– Mountain Rescue and cancellation insurance
Practical Info
Flights: You find daily flights to Tromsö from many European cities. - Via Oslo with Norwegian and SAS. - Direct flights with Wizz Air from London, Swiss Air from Zurich, Austrian Airlines from Vienna, and Lufthansa from Munich.
Rental car: You rent a car at Tromsö Airport or in town. Your guide will meet you at the air port and help to transport your luggage and the food out to Lyngen, so you only need to fit the actual persons in your car. The drive to our accommodation is about an hour from Tromsö.
The house in Lakselvbukt is 180m2.
- Large living area and kitchen
- 4 bedrooms: 3 twin bed rooms are for you, and the smallest room for your guide
- 2 bathrooms
- gear room
- Jacuzzi
- WiFi and washing machine
We organize the food and drinks for the week and do the food shopping before we meet. The cost for the food you pay at the end of the week. Cooking work will be shared between all of us in the house.
Typically we work with private group of 2-6 persons, any level of skiers, but with similar ski touring ambitions and capabilities.
If you wish for others to join your private group please contact us. Occasionally we have the possibility to put smaller groups together.
From our house we can reach all the peaks on the southern part of the Lyngen peninsula, as well areas on Tromsö mainland.
On a day of ski touring we might ascend anything between 500 and 1800hm, depending on what you wish to do. The majority of the ascents are typically skinning, but often with a section on boots and crampons towards the summit ridges. Descent options are often numerous and can be adapted to your wishes.
Our decisions of skiing route and which summits to climb are based on group ability, avalanche safety, weather and snow conditions.
As a company we have 25 years of experience guiding ski touring in Lyngen. We were among the first skiers to explore this area on a regular basis, when Lyngen was still completely unknown for ski touring.
All guides working with us are IFMGA qualified and have very good knowledge of the area. Conditions vary a lot locally and choosing the right location for your day of touring will make a huge difference to your experience. We are good at avoiding crowds, and optimise safety while skiing fun terrain. We take great pride in finding the best possible snow conditions each day.
We will send you a list by email. You can also consult your personal equipment list for Ski Touring Day Trips, and some more suggestions on How To Dress for Ski Touring in Lyngen. It is possible to rent ski touring equipment in Tromsö town at the Outdoor shop. Plan for some extra time in Tromsö if you choose to rent your gear there.
More photo galleries from Lyngen and useful information about the north in the Lyngen Alps blog category.